Aidspirit USA Marathon
Harlowton, United States • 6 Sep 2026
Event Overview
The Aidspirit USA Marathon takes place on September 6, 2026, starting in the Lewis & Clark National Forest and finishing in Harlowton, Montana. The event supports the nonprofit AIDSPIRIT USA, which provides care and education to children in Uganda.
Distances
The event offers four distances:
- Full Marathon
- 1/2 Marathon (Half Marathon)
- 10K Run
- 5K Fun Run
Course Details
The course begins in the Little Belt mountains and finishes in historic Harlowton, with views of the Crazy Mountains. The entire route is on compacted gravel with a net elevation decline of 1800 feet. The surface is described as being calcium chloride-treated hard pack.
On-Site Details
The finish line is at Gally's Brewing Company in Harlowton, where finishers receive a complimentary hand-crafted pint. Awards are given to the top three overall female and male finishers in the marathon, and to the first overall female and male in the half marathon and 10K. An awards ceremony is held at 12 noon. A random drawing for a roundtrip flight to Rome, Paris, or Cancun is held for marathon and half marathon participants.
Logistics
Pre-race shuttles are available to the start line for the marathon, half marathon, and 10K events, with gear drop services. The 5K starts and finishes at Gally's Brewing Company. Several camping and lodging options are listed near the start and finish areas. Aid stations with water, gel, and electrolyte drinks are provided along the marathon and half marathon courses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.