Queen Bee Montana Marathon
- Date Sun 1st June 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Billings, Montana
- Price $52.28 - $102.01
- Races 8 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 45th Anniversary of the Queen Bee Montana Marathon, taking place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the scenic city of Billings, Yellowstone! This exhilarating marathon is renowned for its fast and beautiful Boston qualifier course, featuring breathtaking views and a thrilling downhill finish. Runners can choose from several exciting race distances, including the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, making it the perfect event for everyone, regardless of their fitness level.
As participants tackle the first ten miles of rolling green hills, they’ll be treated to spectacular scenery before descending with a loss of 1,000 vertical feet over the final 16 miles. All races culminate at Pioneer Park, where a lively expo awaits with refreshments, music, door prizes, and awards for top finishers. The Queen Bee Montana Marathon is not just for the ladies; it's a community celebration that invites everyone to join the hive and earn their QB wings! Don’t miss out on this wicked fun event—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable race experience!
As participants tackle the first ten miles of rolling green hills, they’ll be treated to spectacular scenery before descending with a loss of 1,000 vertical feet over the final 16 miles. All races culminate at Pioneer Park, where a lively expo awaits with refreshments, music, door prizes, and awards for top finishers. The Queen Bee Montana Marathon is not just for the ladies; it's a community celebration that invites everyone to join the hive and earn their QB wings! Don’t miss out on this wicked fun event—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable race experience!
Organiser's Description
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.
YOUTUBE Video View
QB MT Marathon Course [https://youtu.be/wINm5mc1NsA]
QB Half Marathon Course [https://youtu.be/R2iQCMnlnBc]
QB 10K Course [https://youtu.be/PTlPODjFsH8]
QB 5K Course [https://youtu.be/bOhk_RCUI7k]
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 Hight School parking lot. (view Start & Shuttle Times) [https://runsignup.com/Race/MTQueenBee13110K/Page-10]
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.
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.
YOUTUBE Video View
QB MT Marathon Course [https://youtu.be/wINm5mc1NsA]
QB Half Marathon Course [https://youtu.be/R2iQCMnlnBc]
QB 10K Course [https://youtu.be/PTlPODjFsH8]
QB 5K Course [https://youtu.be/bOhk_RCUI7k]
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 Hight School parking lot. (view Start & Shuttle Times) [https://runsignup.com/Race/MTQueenBee13110K/Page-10]
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.
Races
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QB Marathon
Incl. $7.01 Fee & BROOKS Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (Unisex)
Sun 1st June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$102.01
Boston Qualifier Course Marathon - Women & Men Finisher medal Age Group awards for W&M Overall awards W&M -
Qb 13.1
Incl. $6.43 Fee & BROOKS Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (Unisex)
Sun 1st June 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$91.43
The QB Half Marathon has been selected by Road Runners Club of America as the Montana State Championship Race! Additional awards will be given by RRCA. Woot! Woot! Half Marathon - Women & Men Finisher medal Age Group awards for W&M Overall awards W&M -
Qb 10k
Incl. $4.69 Fee & BROOKS Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (Unisex)
Sun 1st June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$59.69
10K - Women & Men Finisher medal Age Group awards for W&M Overall awards W&M -
Qb 5k
Incl. $4.28 Fee & BROOKS Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (Unisex)
Sun 1st June 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$52.28
Race starts at Rose Park. Buses will be available at the FINISH to take you back. 5K - Women & Men Finisher medal Age Group awards for Women & Men Overall awards W&M -
VIRTUAL QB Marathon
Incl. $4.98 Fee & BROOKS Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (Unisex)
$64.98
Can't join us in person? Join us in this virtual challenge! Get out and run 26.2 miles on your own. You'll receive a finisher's award and shirt! -
Virtual Qb 13.1
Incl. $4.98 Fee & BROOKS Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (Unisex)
$64.98
Can't join us in person? Join us in this virtual challenge! Get out and run 13.1 miles on your own. You'll receive a finisher's award and shirt! -
VIRTUAL QB 10k
Incl. $4.69 Fee & BROOKS Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (Unisex)
$59.69
Can't join us in person? Join us in this virtual challenge! Get out and run 6.2 miles on your own. You'll receive a finisher's award and shirt! -
VIRTUAL QB 5k
Incl. $4.69 Fee & BROOKS Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (Unisex)
$59.69
Can't join us in person? Join us in this virtual challenge! Get out and run 3.1 miles on your own. You'll receive a finisher's award and shirt!
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