Where can I find the The Bismarck Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksThe Bismarck Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
The Bismarck Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:15/km
- Typical conditions
- 66/100
- Evidence depth
- 40 verified facts
6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
The Bismarck Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Scenery
- Riverside, Waterfront, City, Historic, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the The Bismarck Marathon?
The The Bismarck Marathon is described as flat. The course listing puts the climb at 146 m.
Where does the The Bismarck Marathon route go?
The The Bismarck Marathon route starts at North Dakota State Capitol Grounds, East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck and finishes at In front of the North Dakota State Capitol Building, Bismarck. Underfoot, expect fully paved roads and bike paths; not a closed course, with limited traffic control provided along the route. It passes North Dakota State Capitol, Missouri River, Riverwood Golf Course, Riverfront Trail and Riverside Park. Out-and-back course paralleling the Missouri River with sections through historic downtown Bismarck neighborhoods.
What should runners know on race day for the The Bismarck Marathon?
19. Official pace groups for the full marathon at 3:30, 3:40, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30 and 5:00.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- Waterfront
- City
- Historic
- Parkland
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 146 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- No 2026 field cap or sold-out status listed; the event peaked at over 2,100 registrants in 2012.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Course closes at 2 PM (approximately a 6.5-hour limit from the morning start).
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified (course code ND24005TRR), advertised as a Boston and NYC qualifying race.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 19
- Pacers
- Official pace groups for the full marathon at 3:30, 3:40, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30 and 5:00.
- Medal
- Custom finisher medal with the Bismarck Marathon logo, the date, and an empty space to record your PR time.
Access and course status
- Start
- North Dakota State Capitol Grounds, East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck
- Finish
- In front of the North Dakota State Capitol Building, Bismarck
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Fully paved roads and bike paths; not a closed course, with limited traffic control provided along the route.
- Landmarks
- North Dakota State Capitol, Missouri River, Riverwood Golf Course, Riverfront Trail, Riverside Park, Sertoma Community Center, historic Bismarck neighborhoods
- Notable features
- Race weekend includes the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Scheels 5K, Marathon Relay, Kids Races, BisBark dog walk and the Jerome's Distributing Pub Crawl
- Out-and-back course paralleling the Missouri River with sections through historic downtown Bismarck neighborhoods
- 19 water stations and 10 portable restroom locations on the marathon course
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 16°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 66Favourability /100