Sun, Sep 6, 2026

AIDSPIRIT USA Marathon

Harlowton, MT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

MarathonHalf Marathon10K5K

About the AIDSPIRIT USA Marathon

The course runs downhill the whole way, dropping out of the Little Belt Mountains through Lewis and Clark National Forest toward Harlowton. Underfoot it is compacted gravel treated to stay firm, which makes for a surface that is easier on the legs than loose trail. The Crazy Mountains are visible from the upper stretch of the route, and the descent is steady rather than punishing.

A shuttle leaves from Harlowton in the early morning to bring runners to the start, and there is a gear drop that meets you at the finish. After the race, Gally's Brewing in town pours a complimentary pint. The race benefits a nonprofit supporting children in Uganda, and that context is part of what the morning is about.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

24finishers

1:21:45winner

2:06:51median

4:25:09cutoff

Top 3: Drew Galahan (1:21:45) · Nicole Murray (1:33:09) · Chase Truscott (1:37:27)

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

16finishers

24:59winner

45:13median

1:00:03cutoff

Top 3: Nick Mack (24:59) · Jack Cooney (26:50) · William Werner (27:21)

26.2 Miles · 2025 results

10finishers

3:41:34winner

4:48:08median

7:21:16cutoff

Top 3: Joshua Hixson (3:41:34) · Melinda Redenius (3:54:57) · Kelsey Miller (4:14:55)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

10finishers

52:11winner

1:04:42median

1:27:35cutoff

Top 3: Lucas Dymit (52:11) · Samantha Jones (53:20) · Nikki Wight (56:43)

The AIDSPIRIT USA Marathon has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

26.2 Miles9/6/2026 06:15$140

13.1 Miles9/6/2026 08:00$95

6.2 Miles9/6/2026 09:15$65

3.1 Miles9/6/2026 10:00$35

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Common Questions About the AIDSPIRIT USA Marathon

Will I finish last at the AIDSPIRIT USA Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:06:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:25:09, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the AIDSPIRIT USA Marathon a good first 13.1 Miles?

It is a small race (24 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the AIDSPIRIT USA Marathon?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:21:45 while the median finisher took 2:06:51. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.