Montana Events Foundation is excited to be hosting the 9th Annual Beaverhead Marathon and Half Marathon on May 23, 2026 in Dillon, Montana. We have changed the course to a loop, starting and finishing at Beaverhead Brewing Company. Runners will run through the streets of Dillon and then through rich agriculture land with views of the Pioneer, Blacktail, Sweetwater, Highland and Tobacco Root Mountains. The views in Beaverhead County are amazing! Both races Each participant will receive a hat and finisher medal. Beaverhead Brewing Company will offer one complimentary beer or soda to all runners. 
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Packet Pick-up is at Beaverhead Brewing Company- May 22, 2026 at 5-7PM. RACE DAY Packet Pick-up- May 23, 2026 at 7AM at Beaverhead Brewing Company.
Start of the Full Marathon- May 23, 2026 at 9AM.  Elevation is 5,240 feet. Race starts at Beaverhead Brewing Company 218 S. Montana St. Dillon, Montana. 
Start of Half Marathon- May 23, 2026 at 10AM. Elevation is 5,240 feet. Race starts at Beaverhead Brewing Company 218 S. Montana St. Dillon, Montana. 
Aid Stations- 10- We are fueled by Hammer Nutrition. Each aid station will have water, heed and gels. We will also have fruit and other snacks along the way.
Finish Line is at Beaverhead Brewing Company - 218 S. Montana St. Dillon, Montana. Elevation is 5,240 feet.
2026 Course Maps:
- <a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3491255669715567414" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Half Marathon</a>
- <a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3491255669712217910" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Marathon</a>
The course is on both dirt and pavement. Half Marathon is on pavement. Marathon is 1/3 dirt and 2/3 pavement. 
We have a &#34;NO DOG&#34; policy on the course.
We do allow and encourage strollers.
WE HAVE A &#34;NO REFUND&#34; POLICY.
Each participant will receive a race bag with hat, stickers, Hammer Nutrition and other sponsor goodies. Participants that finish the race will receive a finisher medal and a beer from Beaverhead Brewing Company.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results