Beautiful course on streets & paved trails! Begins & ends at ND Capitol grounds. Boston Marathon qualifier!

The 2023 Bismarck Marathon will open registration for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay on January 1, 2023. Registration prices will be 26.2% off race day prices in honor of the length of a full marathon and will only be available for one week until Sunday, January 8. North Dakota's longest running marathon will be the 42nd installment of The Bismarck Marathon with events from Thursday, September 14 through Saturday, September 16 at Cottonwood Park in Bismarck.

Bismarck Marathon Opening Registration January 1 For 2023 Race

The Bismarck Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2022 Bismarck Marathon will be held this Saturday, September 17.

Bismarck Marathon off and running

Runners training for the 2022 Bismarck Marathon on September 17 are encouraged to prioritize safety, preferably by running in groups.

Memphis tragedy reminds Bismarck runners to keep safety top of mind

What was true in 2018 is still true in 2022

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results