Staged by Vacation Races, the course begins just east of Kiowa on Hwy 89, climbs roughly five miles over Looking Glass Hill, then rolls downhill past views of Lower Two Medicine Lake to finish on the lawn of the historic Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier Park Village. It’s a paved, high-elevation route with five aid stations and a four-hour time limit—welcoming steady runners and walkers while rewarding them with big-sky panoramas the whole way. Expo and bib pickup are held the day prior, with race-morning shuttles operating from Browning to the start/finish.
Race
Half Marathon
The Glacier Half Marathon 2026, organized by Vacation Races, takes place on Saturday, 27 June 2026, beginning just east of Kiowa, Browning, Montana on the Blackfeet Reservation, and finishes on the front lawn of Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier Park Village, Montana. This point-to-point high-altitude course features a challenging climb over Looking Glass Hill in the first 5 miles, followed by a rewarding downhill descent past Two Medicine Lake and through scenic vistas along Glacier National Park’s eastern boundary—a race that supports the Blackfeet Tribe and finishes in historic mountain lodge style.
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What is the Glacier Half Marathon?
How long is the Glacier Half Marathon?
Where does the Glacier Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Glacier Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Glacier Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Glacier Half Marathon?
The Glacier Half Marathon 2026, organized by Vacation Races, takes place on Saturday, 27 June 2026, beginning just east of Kiowa, Browning, Montana on the Blackfeet Reservation, and finishes on the front lawn of Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier Park Village, Montana. This point-to-point high-altitude course features a challenging climb over Looking Glass Hill in the first 5 miles, followed by a rewarding downhill descent past Two Medicine Lake and through scenic vistas along Glacier National Park’s eastern boundary—a race that supports the Blackfeet Tribe and finishes in historic mountain lodge style.
The Glacier Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Glacier Half Marathon takes place in Browning, MT, USA.
The Glacier Half Marathon elevation gain is 366 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Glacier Half Marathon?
The Glacier Half Marathon 2026, organized by Vacation Races, takes place on Saturday, 27 June 2026, beginning just east of Kiowa, Browning, Montana on the Blackfeet Reservation, and finishes on the front lawn of Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier Park Village, Montana. This point-to-point high-altitude course features a challenging climb over Looking Glass Hill in the first 5 miles, followed by a rewarding downhill descent past Two Medicine Lake and through scenic vistas along Glacier National Park’s eastern boundary—a race that supports the Blackfeet Tribe and finishes in historic mountain lodge style.
How long is the Glacier Half Marathon?
The Glacier Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Glacier Half Marathon take place?
The Glacier Half Marathon takes place in Browning, MT, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Glacier Half Marathon?
The Glacier Half Marathon elevation gain is 366 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Glacier Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Glacier Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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