The Missoula Marathon is one of the biggest, most energetic,
and uplifting weekends in Missoula. Runners train for months to years and
arrive in our charming mountain town to run the course of a lifetime. The
Missoula Marathon has gained attention from runners and enthusiasts from around
the world. In 2010, Runners World
named the marathon the #1 marathon in the country. In the end of 2017, BibRave named the marathon the #1
marathon in the country. And this month, in January of 2018, Runners World again credited the
Missoula Marathon, calling it the #1 bucket list marathon in the world. If you
are running the marathon, half-marathon, or 5K, or if you are visiting
Missoula with your family and friends who are running, here are a few tips from
us here at the Comfort Inn about the marathon weekend.
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| Photo Courtesy of Run Wild Missoula, Photo Credit: Gameface Media |
Convenient Location
The Comfort Inn is the closest hotel to the shuttle pick-up
point at the Adams Center and within walking distance of Caras Park and the
finish line, making it a top location to stay for the marathon. We offer free
bike rentals, so spectators can bike to some viewing points around town or bike
to town after the race to celebrate with the finishers!
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| The Adams Event Center, the shuttle pick-up point for the marathon, is a 0.6 mile walk across the Clark Fork River from the Comfort Inn. |
Missoula Tips
Missoula is situated at an elevation of 3200 feet, so
visitors from sea-level might consider arriving a day or two early to acclimate
to the air.
Missoula is located between Yellowstone and Glacier national
parks, and it is also within driving distance of many Montana gems like hot
springs, ghost towns, dude-ranches, world-class fly fishing and hiking, and
museums. Let the marathon be your excuse to springboard into Montana adventure.
And the Comfort Inn, located right off I-90, is the perfect spot to start.
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| Missoula at sunset. |
Marathon Viewing Hot Spots
The entire route is scenic along the Missoula Marathon, but
here are a few of our top spots to view the race. Check out RWM's spectator map for locations.
Bike over to Bonner Park, a great place for kids with fun play equipment that is near the Splash Park. Pack a picnic and have a fun-filled summer day while waiting on the runners to come by. There very well could be live music or other fun entertainment there during the marathon. Located only a few miles from downtown, this is the last water station before the finish.
The finish line, located in the heart of downtown Missoula at Higgins and Front, ends across the Clark Fork River. The energy is high and the opportunities for Missoula fun are endless. Nearby in Caras Park there will be live music and, later, the awards presentation as well as food trucks. Or you can hop into any Missoula downtown establishment and enjoy great grub. Finishers received a local craft beer at the finish line. Go celebrate in downtown!
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| Caras Park, located steps from downtown and less than a mile from the Comfort Inn, is where the awards are held following the Marathon. |
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