Bismarck Marathon

06/03/2026

🏃‍♂️ Happy National Running Day! 🏃‍♀️

Whether you’re chasing a PR, tackling your first race, or just looking for a new goal, there’s a place for you at the Bismarck Marathon.

Choose your challenge:
🏅 Full Marathon
🏅 Half Marathon
🏅 10K
🏅 5K
🏅 Marathon Relay
🏅 And More!

Join thousands of runners this September and be part of one of North Dakota’s premier running events!

Register today at TheBismarckMarathon.com

06/02/2026

Looking for people to run with this summer? 🏃🏼

Join us for the Bismarck Marathon Group Runs at 12 Stones Coffee! Whether you’re training for the marathon, getting back into running, or just looking to connect with others in the local running community, we’d love to have you!

📍 12 Stones Coffee
⏰ 7:30 AM

Run Dates:
• June 13
• July 18
• August 8

Gatorade and water will be available and as an added bonus, all runners will receive $1 OFF their order at 12 Stones that morning.

Come for the run. Stay for the community. See you there! 🏃‍♀️💙

05/25/2026

Before the starting lines, finish lines, and celebrations… we take a moment to honor the heroes who sacrificed everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸

From all of us at the Bismarck Marathon, we remember the fallen and honor the brave this Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

Runners are piling in from across the country for this year’s Bismarck Marathon happening on September 19th! Don’t wait. Register now by clicking here - https://thebismarckmarathon.com

05/17/2026

🔥 Run for the ones who run toward the fire.

Lace up for the Through the Smoke Road Race on Saturday, June 6 - presented by the Mandan Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4984! 🚒
Starting at the Mandan Firefighters Training Grounds and winding through Lakewood, this one's got something for everyone starting at 9:00 AM:
🏃‍♀️ Family Fun 5K (dogs + strollers welcome!)
🏃‍♂️ Competitive 10K
🏃 Competitive 5K
👟 Kids ½ Mile (ages 4-10)

And the start area is stacked with FUN:
🐾 Furry friends + Mandan PD K9 demos
🏰 Bouncy house, face painting & Kids Fire Safety Fun Zone
🚒 Fire truck + Metro Ambulance on site
🎓 Educational firehouse

Every dollar raised supports our Mandan firefighters - funding upgraded fitness equipment and advanced training programs that strengthen physical performance AND mental resilience. When our crews are ready, our community is safer. 💪

🔗 Register now and guarantee your shirt: https://runsignup.com/Race/ND/Mandan/ThroughTheSmokeRoadRace

https://runsignup.com/Race/ND/Mandan/ThroughTheSmokeRoadRace

ON JUNE 6TH STARTING AT 9:00

05/07/2026

🏃‍♀️ Looking for a mid-summer training run on your road to September 19?

Lace up for the Aging in Community - SW North Dakota 5K in New Salem on Saturday, July 11!

Start at the historic Metropolitan Hotel, cruise past Salem Sue (yes, the World’s Largest Holstein Cow), and finish at a Main Street festival. 9:00 AM kickoff, $35 through June 1.

Every step supports NDSU Aging in Community and the New Salem Hunger Relief food pantry. Good cause. Good miles. Good people.

🔗 Sign up:
https://runsignup.com/Race/ND/NewSalem/AgingInCommunityNewSalem5K

05/04/2026

Happy May 4th! Just your friendly reminder to sign up for the Bismarck Marathon happening on September 19th!🏃🏼

There are so many events to choose from - Full/half marathon, 10k, 5k, marathon relay and more! Whatever event you chose, May the 4th be with you… 😉

04/28/2026

🚨 REMINDER! 🚨 Prices increase for all races at the Bismarck Marathon THIS WEEK. Sign up before 11:59pm on Thursday night so you secure your spot and save some money! 🏃🏼

03/30/2026

It's finally time to ditch the treadmill 🌤️

The weather’s getting better, so what are you still doing inside?!

Trade the treadmill for real miles, fresh air, and race day goals. This is your season! Get outside and get registered for the 2026 Bismarck Marathon presented by MDU Resources Group, Inc. 🏃‍♀️

🔗 Register NOW bit.ly/bm26register