
From the Organizer
UNDER CANVAS Experience Montana the way it was meant to be experienced — under the stars in Paradise Valley on the Yellowstone River AT THE FINISH LINE
✔ One night luxury accommodations on AUGUST 14 at Under Canvas Paradise Valley:
✔ Full or Half Marathon race entry included
✔ All hotel taxes included
✔ VIP bus transportation to the start line
✔ Deluxe swag + bib delivery directly to your cabin
Please Note: Guests are responsible for the second night stay at $522 0R $579 on AUGUST 15
EXTREMELY LIMITED AVAILABILITY Once they are gone… they are gone.
This is your opportunity to experience race weekend in one of the most breathtaking locations in America — Paradise Valley, home of the famous Yellowstone filming region.
Wake up under the Montana sky.
Race one of the fastest courses in the country.
Experience Wicked Fast Montana VIP style.
6 HOUR STRICT TIME LIMIT. The Wicked Fast Marathon and Half Marathon in Montana, located in Livingston (also known as Yellowstone Country), is a USATF-sanctioned course that qualifies for the Boston Marathon. The marathon features a total net elevation drop of 1200 feet from the start to the finish.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Livingston Mission Fld, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
8,635
as of 2023
Elevation
4,488 ft
Nearest Airport
BZN
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON MONTANA, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
5K Brew Run at Bozeman Brewing
23 miles away
Bozeman Rut Community Night
23 miles away
TOUGHFEST
23 miles away
Cross Cut 20K Trail Race
23 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON MONTANA
Aug 15, 2026