Join Us for the 44th Running of the QB Montana Marathon!
The QB Montana Marathon is famous for being a FAST and beautiful Boston qualifier course! While the first ten miles feature scenic rolling green hills, the final 16 treat you to a loss of 1,000 vertical feet.

IMPORTANT NOTES: For the safety of all participants

• Strollers are not permitted on the Marathon or Half Marathon Courses. 
• Dog are not permitted on any of the race courses. 

The Queen Bee Montana Marathon just isn't for the ladies! EVERYONE is welcome to come take on the challenge.   Earn your QB wings on this point to point race as you fly with the hive down a bit on Buffalo Trail and then make your way through the Molt hogbacks! All races will finish at Pioneer Park. where you will enjoy a fun expo, refreshments, music, door prizes and awards!

Come Fly With The Hive! Great Swag. Amazing Finisher Gifts. Wicked Fun.

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QB MT Marathon Course
 QB Half Marathon Course
 QB 10K Course
 QB 5K Course

The QB Half Marathon was selected again by Road Runners Club of America as the Montana State Championship Race!  
Additional awards will be given by RRCA.

Finisher Medals:  Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5K!
F/M Age Group Awards: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
F/M Overall Awards: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

Marathon, Half M & 10K racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior Hight School parking lot.
RACE TIMES & SHUTTLE TIMES
Please note there is NO parking at the Half Marathon start and racers will be required to take the shuttle.  
5K Racers will start at Rose Park and will have an option to be shuttled back from the finish line at Pioneer Park. 

Marathon cut-off time: 7hrs (15min mile)
Half Marathon cut-off time: 4hrs (17min mile)
Course Closes at 2:00 pm 

Packet Pick-up Information - Virtual Racers are welcome to pick up their packet too!!
Where: MSU-Billings Lower Gym - 1500 University Dr
When: Saturday, May 18 
Times: 12:000m - 400pm

**ONLY Out of town participants who can not make if before the 6:00pm time will be allowed to pick up their Race Gear Bag at the bus loading area behind SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL from 5:15am - 7:30am.  NO RACE CHANGES
They will be placed on the  table by last name on the bag - and will contain  shirt, bib and safety pins (no extra swag goodies). The race gear bag is also your drop bag and can be left in the bins at the start lines of the Marathon, Half M and 10K and we will transport them back to the Athlete Hive Finisher area at Pioneer Park.

• Stay. Race. Eat. Explore. 
  Be sure to check out our preferred QB Montana Marathon Hotels -  
  Call the hotel directly and tell them you’re with the QB Montana Marathon and are comin’ to FLY WITH THE HIVE!  
   
  Home2 Suites 406.252.2255
  Billings Hotel and Convention Center 406.248.7151
  Hampton Inn 406.656.7511 or 406.248.4949
  Quality Inn Homestead Park 406.652.1320
  Reservations must be made by April 17, 2024 to qualify for these special rates.
  

If you register for the Virtual Race option you will have the opportunity to to submit your results (directions will be emailed at the end of April) any time from May 22-30. If you register for the Virtual Race we will mail your race packet the 2nd week in May. A shipping fee will apply.