Queen Bee Montana Marathon

4.0

WhereBillings, MT, United States

Start time07:00

Sub-events

01June

QB 10K

Distance: 10K

Start time: 09:30

01June

QB 5K

Distance: 5K

Start time: 09:45

01June

VIRTUAL QB Marathon

Distance: Marathon

Start time: 07:00

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Race Details

Join Us for the 45th Anniversary 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 High School parking lot. (view Start & 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: 6.5hrs (14min mile)
Half Marathon cut-off time: 4hrs (17min mile)
Course Closes at 1:30 pm

Packet Pick-up Information -
Where: MSU-Billings Lower Gym - 1500 University Dr
When: Saturday, May 31
Times: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

**ONLY OUT OF TOWN Participants who did not make it pick up on Saturday will be allowed to pick up Race Gear at these locations**
Marathon & Half Marathon: | Time: 5:15am - 7:30am | Senior High School Parking Lot behind school
10K: Time: 8:00am - 9:00am | Rimrock West Park Starting Line
5K: Time: 8:30am - 9:30am | Rose Park by Pool Parking Area

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 June 1-6. If you register for the Virtual Race we will mail your race packet the 2nd week in May. A shipping fee will apply.

Training Plan

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Reviews

general:3.6

course:3.9

organization:4.3

spectators:2.8

Carol Kuhn

October 03, 2014

Big Sky Marathon!

I'm a 50-stater and I must say I really enjoyed this marathon! I liked the low-key packet pickup which was fast and efficient with complimentary wine & beer to boot! They have an optional 5 am start that is open to everyonenot just walkers . Despite some concerns about running in the dark on remote Montana roads, it turned out to be a wonderful experience!! I saw one of the most amazing nighttime skies with stars and crescent moon that slowly morphed into a glorious sunrisesomething Ill never forget! They dont call it Big Sky Country for nothing! And besides that, it was nice and cool in the morning and it was great to take advantage of that. Obviously, I didn't see some of the scenery in the early miles, but as it became lighter I found it to be very pretty. The marathon is very well run and the volunteers were outstanding. I liked the shirt and finishers medal, which doubles as a bottle opener! :) I placed in my age division but was not able to wait around for the awards, but they were very kind to mail it to me. This is a smaller race but it was really well doneI HIGHLY recommend!!

5.0

Donna Creditor

September 16, 2013

A good race if you live close

This would not be my first choice in Montana marathons if you are a 50 stater. It has great volunteers, but the scenery is not enticing. The road from Molt to Billings is long, cambered and boring. Finally at mile 11 it opens up to a great scenic view, then nothing till you hit town at mile 14.Then its through town, with traffic, potholes and still cambered. HOWEVER: The volunteers are GREAT. The medals are awesome and the shirts are a very nice wicking type.

2.0

john holland

October 10, 2012

down hill easy as pie

I don't like yellow bus rides, but thank you It would be cool to have an ultra from the school up to the start and back down. That would take care of the yellow bus. (Smile) I enjoyed the marathon. I will return.