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Monument Marathon

A marathon, half and 5K that circle Scotts Bluff National Monument on Oregon Trail routes and trails opened to the public only on race day.

Fun Run Atlas · Nebraska

Novelty course · Gering, NE

Monument Marathon is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Gering, Nebraska, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly

When: Last held Sat, Sept 26, 2026; next date TBA
Start 7:00 AM (marathon); 7:30 half; 7:45 5K
Late September Saturday
Where: Five Rocks Amphitheater (finish)
2505 D Street
Gering, NE 69341 · Scotts Bluff
Directions
Entry: Register
Organized by: Western Nebraska Community College

Official site Register Directions

What to expect

Oregon Trail
national monument
one-day trail access
badlands
pasta feed

2026 Season completed

September 26, 2026

Sat, Sept 26, 2026

2027 Not announced

2027 not announced

Date TBA

About the run

Western Nebraska Community College's race runs from Wildcat Hills through Mitchell Pass and around the 800-foot bluff past badlands and cornfields, finishing at Five Rocks Amphitheater.

The run

Distances: Marathon, Half marathon, 5K
Season: Fall
Swag: Finisher medal and shirt
Benefits: Western Nebraska Community College students

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.