Bozeman Half Marathon & 10K
The Lowdown
The Bozeman Half Marathon & 10K is an annual, USATF-certified point-to-point road race in Bozeman, Montana, run each September against the backdrop of the Bridger and Gallatin mountain ranges. Both distances start in the southern foothills above town and drop steadily downhill to a finish on historic Main Street, making the course popular with runners chasing a fast personal record (PR). The event, presented with Brooks Running and the nonprofit Bozeman Distance Project, also includes a Friday-night 5K Brew Run shakeout at a local brewery. Race weekend runs on a mandatory shuttle system from Main Street to the point-to-point start, since parked cars at the start line are towed; the shuttle departs at 6:45 a.m. for the half marathon and 6:55 a.m. for the 10K. On course, six aid stations supply water, Tailwind electrolyte drink, Hammer gels, and LMNT electrolyte. Finishers receive a custom tech tee, gear bag, and a bottle-opener finisher's medal, with prize money and course-record bonuses for the top three men and women. Once known as the Bozeman Marathon, the race dropped its full-distance option and is now held as a half marathon and 10K only. Registration is open for the 2026 edition on Sunday, September 13, with prices increasing closer to race day.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Moderate rolling hills
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Bridger Mountain Range
Gallatin Range
Southern Bozeman foothills
Historic Main Street, Bozeman
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Bozeman, MT, United States
US
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- No explicit minimum age published by the organizer; typical for a USATF-certified community half marathon/10K without a published age floor
Required Documents
- Photo ID for in-person packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via RunSignUp
- In-person packet pickup required before race morning or during the race-morning window at the Element Hotel
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are non-refundable unless optional RegShield race insurance was purchased at checkout
Bib transfers to another runner allowed for a $30 fee
Distance upgrades/downgrades allowed before September 6; no refund for downgrades
Deferrals are no longer offered
Organizers may postpone or cancel for safety, including wildfire smoke/air quality, per Montana DEQ standards
Downhill, point-to-point USATF-certified course from the southern foothills to downtown Bozeman
Six on-course aid stations with water, Tailwind electrolyte drink, Hammer gels, and LMNT electrolyte at station 3
Mandatory shuttle bus from Main Street to the start; cars left at the start are towed
Course records: 1:02:34 (men's), 1:09:47 (women's), with cash bonuses for breaking them
Race weekend also includes a Friday-night 5K Brew Run shakeout run at a local brewery
Previously held as the Bozeman Marathon with a full 26.2-mile option; the full marathon distance has since been discontinued
Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport is 15-20 minutes from the finish
Training for this race?
Track your training, follow a plan, and prepare for race day with MarathonOS.
Scan to download
Community
Stories, tips, and race-day snapshots from runners who have tackled this course.
Community Reviews
Learn from fellow runners and share insights that will help the next person toe the line.