AIDSPIRIT USA Marathon
- Date Sun 31st August 2025
- Location Harlowton, Montana
- Price $38.53 - $107.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the AIDSPIRIT USA Marathon, taking place on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Harlowton, Wheatland. This exhilarating marathon features a stunning route that starts in the Little Belt Mountains of Lewis & Clark National Forest and winds its way down to the historic town of Harlowton, boasting breathtaking views of the Crazy Mountains along the way. With race distances including a full marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this vibrant community event.
Participants will experience the thrill of a speedy race on a leg-saving, compacted gravel path with a remarkable 1800 feet of net decline, making it super shoe-friendly for all types of runners. To top off this amazing day, finishers will be rewarded with a complimentary hand-crafted pint from Gally's Brewing Company. This event not only promises a fun-filled atmosphere but also supports a noble cause, raising funds for AIDSPIRIT USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing care and education for orphaned and abused children in Uganda. Don't miss out on your chance to run for a cause, enjoy fantastic scenery, and possibly win a fantastic
Participants will experience the thrill of a speedy race on a leg-saving, compacted gravel path with a remarkable 1800 feet of net decline, making it super shoe-friendly for all types of runners. To top off this amazing day, finishers will be rewarded with a complimentary hand-crafted pint from Gally's Brewing Company. This event not only promises a fun-filled atmosphere but also supports a noble cause, raising funds for AIDSPIRIT USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing care and education for orphaned and abused children in Uganda. Don't miss out on your chance to run for a cause, enjoy fantastic scenery, and possibly win a fantastic
Organiser's Description
Speedy race from the Little Belt mountains in Lewis & Clark National Forest to Historic Harlowton MT. Start this race with epic views of the Crazy Mountains and finish with a complimentary hand-crafted pint from local Gally's Brewing Company. Race is entirely on leg-saving compacted gravel with 1800 feet of net decline. Gravel is super shoe friendly with calcium chloride treated hard pack for the majority of the run.
This race is a fundraiser for AIDSPIRIT USA, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that has been providing orphaned, abandoned, or abused children in the Kayunga District of Uganda with a safe home, food, clothing, medicine, and most importantly, an education since 2009. Every penny we raise goes directly to meet the needs of the children we are helping. www.aidspiritusa.org
Marathon Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3061423149561722420
AWARDS:
* Top 3 Female and Male overall finishers in the Marathon, as well as first overall female and male in the 1/2 and 10k.
* Awards ceremony at 12 noon.
VACATION DRAWING:
* Roundtrip vacation flight to either Rome, Paris, or Cancun. Paid for and scheduled by a Sponsor of Aidspirit Marathon! Vacation Drawing is for Marathon and Half-Marathon participants only.
* Drawing will be completely random - based on bib number - regardless of finishing place.
* Drawing will take place immediately following finishing awards.
* MUST be present to win. Excepting participants still on the course.
* Awards must be booked with race director within 90 days
PARKING AND SHUTTLE
* There will be a pre-race shuttle to the start, as well as a gear drop to be transported to finish
* We encourage you to take the shuttle but there is a small amount of parking at the start if you cannot use the shuttle.
CAMPING AND LODGING
* Jellison Place campground is one mile from the start. There are 14 free developed sites and an outhouse (it is Labor Day weekend though and may be full).
* At the start there are options on Lewis & Clark Forest for dispersed (tent) camping.
* Chief Joseph Park has great developed sites with hookups 1/2 mile from the finish
* Country Side Inn
* Corral Motel
* The Barnsion
SHUTTLE/BAG GRAB
* Bag Grab will be from 4PM-8PM at Gally's Brewing, if traveling form out of town and unable to collect bag-remaining bags will be at the shuttles.
* 5:15 AM Full Marathon Shuttle Leaves
* 7:15 AM Half-Marathon Shuttle Leaves
* 8:15 10K Shuttle Leaves
* 5K starts and finishes at Gally's
WATER/AID STATIONS
* Water Stations will be at miles 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 23, 25 of the Full Marathon
* Miles 2, 5, 8, 10, 12 for the Half
* Hammer Gel will be available for the Marathon at Miles 9, 15, 21
* Half Marathon folks will have Hammer gel available at mile 8 (Mile 2 aid station gels are for Marathon participants only)
* Poweraid/Gateraid will be available at miles 6, 12 and 23 of the marathon (Mile 10 of Half)
This race is a fundraiser for AIDSPIRIT USA, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that has been providing orphaned, abandoned, or abused children in the Kayunga District of Uganda with a safe home, food, clothing, medicine, and most importantly, an education since 2009. Every penny we raise goes directly to meet the needs of the children we are helping. www.aidspiritusa.org
Marathon Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3061423149561722420
AWARDS:
* Top 3 Female and Male overall finishers in the Marathon, as well as first overall female and male in the 1/2 and 10k.
* Awards ceremony at 12 noon.
VACATION DRAWING:
* Roundtrip vacation flight to either Rome, Paris, or Cancun. Paid for and scheduled by a Sponsor of Aidspirit Marathon! Vacation Drawing is for Marathon and Half-Marathon participants only.
* Drawing will be completely random - based on bib number - regardless of finishing place.
* Drawing will take place immediately following finishing awards.
* MUST be present to win. Excepting participants still on the course.
* Awards must be booked with race director within 90 days
PARKING AND SHUTTLE
* There will be a pre-race shuttle to the start, as well as a gear drop to be transported to finish
* We encourage you to take the shuttle but there is a small amount of parking at the start if you cannot use the shuttle.
CAMPING AND LODGING
* Jellison Place campground is one mile from the start. There are 14 free developed sites and an outhouse (it is Labor Day weekend though and may be full).
* At the start there are options on Lewis & Clark Forest for dispersed (tent) camping.
* Chief Joseph Park has great developed sites with hookups 1/2 mile from the finish
* Country Side Inn
* Corral Motel
* The Barnsion
SHUTTLE/BAG GRAB
* Bag Grab will be from 4PM-8PM at Gally's Brewing, if traveling form out of town and unable to collect bag-remaining bags will be at the shuttles.
* 5:15 AM Full Marathon Shuttle Leaves
* 7:15 AM Half-Marathon Shuttle Leaves
* 8:15 10K Shuttle Leaves
* 5K starts and finishes at Gally's
WATER/AID STATIONS
* Water Stations will be at miles 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 23, 25 of the Full Marathon
* Miles 2, 5, 8, 10, 12 for the Half
* Hammer Gel will be available for the Marathon at Miles 9, 15, 21
* Half Marathon folks will have Hammer gel available at mile 8 (Mile 2 aid station gels are for Marathon participants only)
* Poweraid/Gateraid will be available at miles 6, 12 and 23 of the marathon (Mile 10 of Half)
Races
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Full Marathon
Incl. $7.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st August 2025 (6:15AM EDT)
$107.30
Marathon starts in the foothills of the Little Belt Mountains and finishes in historic downtown Harlowton. This is a fast course! 25 Miles of well-compacted gravel, with a gentle downhill gradient. Course drops just over 1000 feet, but is extremely gradual! The last 1.2 Miles of the course will be through Chief Joseph Park on Boomer Trail with a grand finally butt-kicker finish up Graves hill. Don't worry though, your victory brew/refreshments, food, medal and music are all waiting for you at the top! Shuttle to start of race will begin at 4:45 AM. You can expect Aid Stations roughly every 3 miles for the full marathon. Carbohydrate gels will be available at miles 15 and 21. We welcome runners and walkers of all abilities and do not have a course time limit. https://www.strava.com/routes/3061423149561722420 -
1/2 Marathon
Incl. $5.85 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$80.85
Half-Marathon picks up at the half-way point for our full-marathoners. Course is downhill about 600 feet with 1 small hill at mile 5. The last 1.2 Miles of the course will be through Chief Joseph Park on Boomer Trail with a grand finally butt-kicker finish up Graves hill! Don't worry though, your victory brew/refreshments, food, medal and music are all waiting for you at the top! -
10K Run
Incl. $4.11 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st August 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$49.11
Speedy little 10k into town. Treat yourself with this great downhill 10K into town. It does have a couple small hills though, enough to keep you focused! The last 1.2 Miles of the course will be through Chief Joseph Park on Boomer Trail with a grand finally butt-kicker finish up Graves hill! Don't worry though, your victory brew/refreshments, food, medal and music are all waiting for you at the top! -
5K Fun Run
Incl. $3.53 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.53
5k Fun Run through the streets of Harlowton. Race will start and end at Gally's Brewing Company- and yes, you get a free victory pint too! Kids 10 and under are free!
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