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Join Us for the 45th Anniversary of the QB Montana Marathon! The QB Montana Marathon is famous for being a FAST and beautiful Boston qualifier course! While the first ten miles feature scenic rolling green hills, the final 16 treat you to a loss of 1,000 vertical feet. 
IMPORTANT NOTES: For the safety of all participants
<ul><li>Strollers are not permitted on the Marathon or Half Marathon Courses. </li><li>Dog are not permitted on any of the race courses. </li></ul>
The Queen Bee Montana Marathon just isn&#39;t for the ladies! EVERYONE is welcome to come take on the challenge.   Earn your QB wings on this point to point race as you fly with the hive down a bit on Buffalo Trail and then make your way through the Molt hogbacks! All races will finish at Pioneer Park. where you will enjoy a fun expo, refreshments, music, door prizes and awards!
Come Fly With The Hive! Great Swag. Amazing Finisher Gifts. Wicked Fun.
YouTube Video View <a style="color:#236fa1" href="https://youtu.be/wINm5mc1NsA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">QB MT Marathon Course</a>  <a style="color:#236fa1" href="https://youtu.be/R2iQCMnlnBc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">QB Half Marathon Course</a>  <a style="color:#236fa1" href="https://youtu.be/PTlPODjFsH8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">QB 10K Course</a>  <a style="color:#236fa1" href="https://youtu.be/bOhk_RCUI7k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">QB 5K Course</a>
The QB Half Marathon was selected again by Road Runners Club of America as the Montana State Championship Race!   Additional awards will be given by RRCA. 
Finisher Medals:  Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k &amp; 5K! F/M Age Group Awards: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k &amp; 5k F/M Overall Awards: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k &amp; 5k
Marathon, Half M &amp; 10K racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior Hight School parking lot. <a style="color:#236fa1;background-color:#f1c40f" href="https://www.montanamarathon.org/pdf/2024_MTM_start_times_shuttle_etc.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RACE TIMES &amp; SHUTTLE TIMES</a> Please note there is NO parking at the Half Marathon start and racers will be required to take the shuttle.   5K Racers will start at Rose Park and will have an option to be shuttled back from the finish line at Pioneer Park. 
Marathon cut-off time: 6.5hrs (14min mile) Half Marathon cut-off time: 4hrs (17min mile) Course Closes at 1:30 pm  Packet Pick-up Information - Where: MSU-Billings Lower Gym - 1500 University Dr When: Saturday, May 31  Times: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
**ONLY OUT OF TOWN Participants who did not make it pick up on Saturday will be allowed to pick up Race Gear at these locations** Marathon &amp; Half Marathon: | Time: 5:15am - 7:30am | Senior High School Parking  10K: Time: 8:00am - 9:00am |  Rimrock West Park Starting Line 5K: Time: 8:30am - 9:30am | Rose Park by Pool Parking Area
If you register for the Virtual Race option you will have the opportunity to to submit your results (directions will be emailed at the end of April) any time from June 1-6. If you register for the Virtual Race we will mail your race packet the 2nd week in May. A shipping fee will apply.  REMINDER!  Race Day Sunday, May 18, 2024
We are so excited for year FOURTEEN!  Thanks for joining us! 
RACE TIME: 9:00 am
Packet Pick Up TBD
Course Description: 5K: https://us.mapometer.com/running/route_5019730.html Introducing the 406 RS Triple Crown Challenge! Are you looking to up your game this year and take on a fun challenge? Why not go for the 406 Race Series Triple Crown!  The 406 RS Triple Crown is a three-race series. All 3 races must be completed in the 2024 calendar year to be eligible awards. Runners must register for and pay applicable entry fees for each of the individual races. &gt; It is free to sign up for the 406 Race Series Triple Crown Challenge. Once you completed all three events, we&#39;ll notify you and send FREE 406RS Triple Crown Zip Hoodie in September! What have you got to lose? We triple dog dare ya! Register for the following three 406 Race Series Events by April 30. (sorry virtual race options are not valid for the triple crown)
<ul><li>QB Montana Marathon Billings, MT -  May 19, 2024  (Register for Full, Half or 10K</li><li>Run. Paddle. Run. - Billings, MT - June 23, 2024 (Register for Solo Event)</li><li>Quitcherbitchen Trail Run - Billings, MT - Sept. 8, 2024 (Register for 4mi, 6mi or 8mi) </li></ul>
<ol><li>To register for the QB Montana Marathon visit - <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Billings/MTQueenBee13110K" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Billings/MTQueenBee13110K</a></li><li>To register for the Run. Paddle. Run. visit - <a style="background-color:#ffffff" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Billings/406AdventureRace" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Billings/406AdventureRace</a></li><li>To register for the Quitcherbitchen Trail Run. visit - <a style="background-color:#ffffff" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Billings/QuiturbitchinTrailRace" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Billings/QuiturbitchinTrailRace</a> </li></ol>

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