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Monument Marathon
Monument Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, Half Marathon Relay (3-person) and 5K event held in Gering, Nebraska. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Gering, NE
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Gering, Nebraska
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay (3-person), 5K
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Net downhill point-to-point; ~600 ft drop in first 5 miles, then climbs through Mitchell Pass near Scotts Bluff National Monument
- Registration
- monumentmarathon.com
About the Monument Marathon
A net-downhill, Boston-qualifying marathon through Gering and Scottsbluff that loops around Scotts Bluff National Monument, with proceeds funding Western Nebraska Community College scholarships.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Boston Marathon qualifier; frequently cited as one of the most scenic races in Nebraska
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Monument Marathon: common questions
- When is the Monument Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Monument Marathon held?
- In Gering, Nebraska.
- What distances does the Monument Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay (3-person) and 5K.
- How many people run the Monument Marathon?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Monument Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at monumentmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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