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2008 Area Code for all Montana is 406 January 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com January 1, 2008, Tuesday New Year's Day Run/Walk 5K and 2K • Thompson Falls, 11:00 AM Start, $12 entry fee includes long sleeved shirt, $15 race day entry fee, Race begins at Mighty Fine T's/Sherpa Cabins, east of Thompson Falls, Proceeds benefit Clark Fork Valley Running Club, For info and race entries contact Sarah Naegeli, 827-4887 or tfl4887@blackfoot.net ____________________________________________________________________ January 5, 2008, Saturday Franklin’s Fat Ass Fifty • Bozeman, sponsored by the Big Sky Wind Drinkers 9:00 am Headwaters Park, run as few or as many 5K loops, as you like. See BSWD website: www.winddrinkers.org _________________________________________________________________ January 12, 2008, Saturday HURL Fat Ass 50 km • Helena, 9 AM, Start/finish at 815 11th Ave, Helena, . One 31 mile loop with 2,400 feet of ascent on frozen/snow-packed/icy paved or dirt roads. Relay options available include the two person Half-Ass Relay and the multi-person Skinny Ass Relay. Fat Ass rules apply: No fee, no aid or support, no awards, no wimps, no weenies, no whiners. Run at you own risk. Post race pot luck dinner. For more information, email mpmiller93@yahoo.com or phone 459-6296. ____________________________________________________________________ January 19th & 20th, 2008 The Montana Senior Olympic Winter Games • Bozeman, for those who are 45 years or older will be held at Bohart Cross Country Ski Area near Bozeman. Medals awarded in 5 year age groups. January 19: 5&10K Classic at 10;00am & 5&10K Freestyle at 2;00pm. On January 20 Gallatin Gallop (Snow Shoe Races) 5 or 10K at 11;00am Contact: Kay Newman at kayjn@imt.net or 406-586-5543 _______________________________________________________________________________ January 20 , 2008, Sunday The 3rd Annual Gallatin Gallop Snowshoe Race • Bozeman, sponsored by Big Sky Wind Drinkers. 5K and 10K events will be held at Bohart Cross Country Ski Area near Bozeman, starting at 11 AM. USSSA Regional Qualifier for US National Championships to be held in March at Snowbasin, Utah. For full details, see http://www.gallatingallop.com, or contact Gary Hellenga at 406-587-9271 or hellenga_gary@yahoo.com. Held in conjunction with Montana Senior Olympic Games, for racers 45 and older. Sponsored by Big Sky Wind Drinkers. www.winddrinkers.org _______________________________________________________________________________ January 25-26th, 2008 Friday & Saturday Peak Triathlon Clinic • Great Falls, Three speakers coming to discuss all aspects of triathlon training- for all levels of triathletes. Clinic is on Saturday with two hour sessions with each speaker. There is video tape analysis of swim technique, training and racing pointers, nutritional advice, beginner- ironman. Friday is an opportunity to meet with each speaker for a private session and a talk at 6pm with pizza. Lunch is provided. Call 406-727-7325 or e-mail Jane at janem@peakclub.com.
January 26, 2008, Saturday Frost Fever 5K Fun Run/Walk • Missoula, McCormick Park, 10 am race time. Registration Fee & Deadline (with race shirt): $16.00 by 5pm Friday, January 18. Late Registration Fee & Deadline (no race shirt): $21.00 by 5pm Wednesday, January 23 (no entries accepted after this day). Early Bib & T-Shirt Pick Up: 5-7pm Friday, January 25 at Currents Aquatics Center in McCormick Park. Race Day Bib & T-Shirt Pick Up: 8-9:30am Saturday, January 26 at Currents Aquatics Center. Volunteers Wanted: Please call 552-6266 or email sstires@ci.missoula.mt.us for more information or to sign up, we can email volunteer forms and info to you as well. All proceeds from this race benefit Missoula Parks and Recreation youth scholarship fund which provides children and families the opportunity to participate in all recreational programs.
_______________________________________________________________________________ February 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com February 3, 2008, Sunday FROZE-NOZE BIATHOLON • Billings, the Billings Rimrunners’ ROSE BOWL. Meet at 12:45 at The Town & Country Lanes. Hosted by Rex & Nancy ‘Roe’ and Deb Magilke. We will be done before the Super Bowl. www.rimrunners.org ______________________________________________________________________________ February 9, 2008, Saturday Scrumpy Jack Scramble • Missoula, 2 person by 2 Mile Relay Race 10 am at McCormick Park, Flat 2 Mile loop thru McCormick Park. $16.00 per team, before Feb. 2, then $20 team . Sponsored by Run Wild Missoula, Race Directors: Em & Tory Kendrick akendrick99@msn.com __________________________________________________________________________________ February 16 , 2008, Saturday
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February 23, 2008 Sat. FRIGID DIGGER RUN • Butte, Distance 3 miles & 7 miles. Start 10:00 a.m. Registration: 9 a.m. in Montana Tech's HPER Building lobby (1301 W. Park St.). This race will be held regardless of the weather -- in fact the colder the better! Age 14 & under $5.00. Age 15 & over $15.00. Awards to top finishers and to top three in each age category. Age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over male-female. Dogs welcome on a leash. Contact Bruce 406-723-8662. For entry form: http://www.buttespissandmoanrunners.com _____________________________________________________________________ March 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com March 8, 2008, Saturday ___________________________________________________________________________________ March 15, 2008, Saturday Saint Patrick's Day Dash • Great Falls, 2 mile and 4 mile races. 9:00 a.m. race start. (8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. race-day number pick-up and day-of-race-registration.) $10 pre-registration cost before March 5th. $12 fee if after March 5th. Race starts at Giant Springs Park. Race will be along the Missouri River on the River's Edge Trail. All proceeds go to the new University of Great Falls Cross-country and Track programs. Race director: Jim Brewer 406-791-5928. Race brochures also available at Universal Athletics and Gold's Gym in Great Falls. 1st Annual Bust-A-Gut 5K • Missoula, Registration starts at 7:30 am (race day only) at Christ the King Church (corner of Beckwith and Gerald), Race fee is $10, which includes breakfast (before or after) Race begins at 9am on the UM oval, goes over to the Kim Williams Trail, to Orange Street, and back. Tickets for Pancake Breakfast (at Christ the King) only are $5, or 4 for $15 (kids 6 and under eat free!) All proceeds go to UM Physical Therapy graduate student scholarships. mandi.reimers@umontana.edu Run to the Pub • Bozeman, 10K, For more information and to register participants should visit www. Pub317.com. This is a fun 10K that will start your St. Patrick’s Day weekend off on the right foot. ____________________________________________________________________________________
March 16, 2008, Sunday THE SHAMROCK RUN • Billings, 5k and Kids Run sponsored by the RIM RUNNERS. We are asking people to bring a non-perishable food item to the race Sunday to support the Billings Food Bank. PRE-REGISTRATION: $20 Race entry fee per Individual; $25 Race entry fee per Family; $5 Race entry fee for those 18 and younger who are not YRR members (either individually or as part of a family membership). This entry fee includes a 1-year Family YRR Membership. Kid’s Run is free. Saturday, March 15, Pre-Registration is also available at Time Out Sports. Contact Bill at 855-1069. Come out and run this race. It’s a great course mostly on Parkhill near Pioneer Park. Support the Rimrunners, be a Rimrunner, and get your racing season off to a flying start! www.rimrunners.org ____________________________________________________________________ March 22, 2008 Wheat Montana 5k • Missoula, 9am Start, $14 race entry, includes free food and T-shirt, $16 race day entry fee. Race begins at the Wheat Montana parking lot. Proceeds benefit the Missoula Aids Council. Registration forms at Wheat Montana and Runners Edge, can also register online at Active.com. Great Prizes. For info call Sara 546-1619
Spring Run-Off 5K • Missoula, 10:00 am @ Big Sky High School, $16.00 Early Registration, $19.00 Race Day. Race 1 of the H.O.F.S.A., Five 2008 RACING SERIES , Races to benefit: Big Sky High School Cross Country and Under-Privileged Youth Scholarship Program. Visit www.halloffamesportsacademy.com for more info. pmarron@halloffamesportsacademy.com 28th annual Big Butte Run • Butte, 5k Run or Walk, 11k Run and 1-mile youth fun run. Start and finish at World Museum of Mining behind Montana Tech. Enjoy the rugged trails and the historic beauty of the backroads in and around Hell Roaring Gulch. A challenging cross country course of trails and hills. Information Butte Family YMCA 782-1266 or http://buttespissandmoanrunners.com/Butte%20Races/butte_area_races.htm __________________________________________________________________ March 29, 2008, Saturday Buttercup Run • Arlee, 6th Annual, a benefit for Arlee High School senior college scholarships fund. Increasingly popular spring run in the Jocko Valley, 5K, 10K run/walk, 1 mile fun run, medals for 1st 3 places, each run, age group, sex, prizes, raffle. T-shirts by local graphic artist Jan Bennett. Races begin at Arlee High, 11AM, 10K race-walk @ 10:30 AM. See website for info, directions, maps, online registration: www.geocities.com/btrcuprun, or contact Joe Weydt, arl3335@blackfoot.net, 406-726-3335.
___________________________________________________________________ April 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com April 5, 2008, Saturday Run for the Trees • Missoula, 5k Run or Walk and 1-mile youth fun run. McCormick Park and Riverfront Trail System. Missoula Parks and Recreation, 721-PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org
__________________________________________________________________ April 6, 2008, Sunday River Road Run • Plains, at the Sanders County Fairgrounds. Scenic 10K starts @ 12:30 p.m. 3K run/walk starts at 12:45 p.m. Cost is $20.00 which includes the run and a BBQ dinner. All proceeds go to support The Cancer Network of Sanders County. The Network is a non-profit org. that assists Sanders County residents with their cancer treatment expenses. Registration form are available at the The Runner’s Edge in Missoula, on line @ www.cancernetworksanderscounty.org We will be holding a health fair at the same time and entertainment. More information call Carol Brooker @ 406-826-3523 ___________________________________________________________________ April 10, 2008 Thursday Evening One Child...One Race • Missoula, 5K race 5:30 p.m. starting at the River Bowl. Cost-$8 without t-shirt, $16 with t-shirt, Registration forms can be found at the Runner's Edge in Missoula and race day registration is accepted. The River Bowl is off of Higgins, if going south on Higgins take a left on Fourth street and follow it straight down to a track. The race will start there and go on the Kim Williams Trail. Proceeds go the International Organization for Migration to go towards helping a child slave in Ghana, more info: 531-7763 lauren.a.crandall@gmail.com ___________________________________________________
April 12, 2008, Saturday 20th Annual Grizzly Triathlon • Missoula, 1,000 yard pool swim (4 participants in each lane); 20km paved bike course (out and back) 5km trail run, giles@mso.umt.edu website www.teamstampede.com _______________________________________________________________________________ April 13, 2008, Sunday North Avenue Road Mile • Missoula 9:00 am @ Big Sky High School $13.00 Early Registration, $16.00 Race Day. Race 2 of the H.O.F.S.A., Five 2008 RACING SERIES , Races to benefit: Big Sky High School Cross Country and Under-Privileged Youth Scholarship Program. Visit www.halloffamesportsacademy.com for more info. pmarron@halloffamesportsacademy.com ___________________________________________________
April 19th, 2008, Saturday, Inaugural GrizzlyMan Adventure Race • Missoula, Adventure Racing has come to Missoula! An ideal venue for adventure racing, the University of Montana and Pattee Canyon Recreation Area will provide an exciting and challenging sprint adventure race. This event is USARA sanctioned which ensures participants a safe, well-organized, and enjoyable race. The GrizzlyMan Adventure Race covers 23 miles of trail and open terrain, over 3500 feet of climbing on foot or bike, and will take most racers between 5-7 hours to complete. See www.grizzlymanrace.com for further details. The GMAR is also a Regional Qualifier for the GoLite-USARA US National Championship Adventure Race! 1st Annual Support the Saints 5K & Mile Fun Run • Helena, 10:00 a.m., Behind Nelson Stadium. All proceeds go to support Carroll College Cross Country, Registration fees: $5.00 for children under 14 and Carroll Students, $10.00 General Public. T-shirts are an additional $7.00 Questions Please contact Britt or Bill Ballinger at wilbal@ bresnan.net or call at 406-461-9007 CASA – Advocates for Kids 7th Annual Run/Walk • Helena, 10:00 a.m., Yund Park (on Benton between Gilbert and Floweree). All proceeds from the 5k run and 1mi walk benefit CASA-Advocates for Kids. CASA (court appointed special advocates) trains and supports volunteers in the 1st Judicial District to advocate for the best interests of children involved in abuse and neglect trials. The purpose of the event is both to support the cost of our intensive training and to raise awareness of the children who continue to wait in the foster care system for safe, permanent homes. Registration for the Run/Walk is $15 for adults, $7 for kids, and $3 for dogs – who are welcome to join the walk. Participants are encouraged to gather pledges as well, especially because $20 in pledges waives one registration fee. T-shirts are FREE for all participants and prizes include gym memberships, gift certificates to local restaurants, and much more. Visit www.helenacasa.org for more information and to print a registration/pledge form. Call Rebecca or Pam at (406) 443-2448 with questions ____________________________________________________________________ April 20, 2008, Sunday The First National Bank of Montana Summit Classic • Kalispell, a 5-Kilometer Walk/Jog/Run community event on the paved streets surrounding The Summit. All ages and all abilities are invited to participate. This event focuses on participation rather than competition. Participants who cross the finish line will receive an accurate finish time using chip timing and a First National Bank of Montana Summit Classic T-shirt. This event is a community gathering where people of all ages and abilities can participate together in a friendly and fun-filled atmosphere to enjoy the benefits of physical activity! There will be free massages, food and music to add to the fun! For more information and registration go to www.summithealthcenter.com/events.htm _________________________________________________________________________ April 23, 2008, Wednesday Race to Recycle • Helena, Capital High School, 5K, Race Start Time: 4:30 pm This Race to Recycle is being sponsored by Capital High School's recycling group! For a $10 Registration Fee you'll recieve a T-Shirt and the ability to Race to Recycle. Registration and T-Shirt pickup begins at 2:30 pm on Race Day. Look for the signs at Capital High. Contact Emily Creasia at 431-8488 with questions. more info, map, application at www.savemobile.org/edh2008.html ________________________________________________________________________ April 26, 2008, Saturday
__________________________________________________________________ April 27, 2008 Sunday 29th Ice Breaker Run • Great Falls, 1 M, 3M & 5 M, Entry Fees $12 - Youth 10 & under, $18 - Youth 11 & over and adults, $50 - Family of 4, $10 each additional youth of the same household www.icebreakergf.com ___________________________________________________________________________ May 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com May 4, 2008, Sunday The annual migration of thousands of Montana walkers & runners to Spokane. The only non-Montana race listed on the site. 31st Bloomsday Run • Spokane, Washington, 12K, www.bloomsday.org _______________________________________________________________________ May 10, 2008, Saturday The Don't Fence Me In • Helena, 30K, 12K & 5K Trail Runs, 7:30, 10:00 & 10:30 AM, respectively. A non-competitive 5K dog walk will start at 10:45. Start/finish area near Anchor Park. Race entry is $25 (check web site for 30K). This is a fund raiser for the Prickly Pear Land Trust and its work to preserve open space in the Helena area. T-shirt for all entrants. “May we all have trails to run on 4ever!!!" Contact: Martin Miller, mpmiller93@yahoo.com, 406-459-6296. Register online at: http://www.pricklypearlt.org/
Great Northern 5K Fun Run and Walk • Kalispell - 9:30 am start. On the Great Northern trail near Meridian and Center Street in Kalispell. Pre-registration $12 with t-shirt. Race day registration $15 (t-shirt not guaranteed). For more info call 471-1949 or e-mail greatnorthern5k@gmail.com. This is a fundraiser for the Rails to Trails of NW Montana. Online Brochure & Application: www.gn5k.com. _______________________________________________________________________ May 11, 2008, Sunday Scary Forest 10K • Missoula, 9:00 am @ Rattlesnake School, $16.00 Early Registration, $19.00 Race Day. Race 3 of the H.O.F.S.A., Five 2008 RACING SERIES , Races to benefit: Big Sky High School Cross Country and Under-Privileged Youth Scholarship Program. Visit www.halloffamesportsacademy.com for more info. pmarron@halloffamesportsacademy.com ________________________________________________________________________ May 17, 2008, Saturday
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1st Annual Spring Fling • Columbia Falls. 5K Run/Walk May 17th at 9 AM in beautiful Columbia Falls. The race will start and end on 8th Ave, acjacent to the Iron Fitness parking lot on 9th St. West. Race day registration begins at 7:30 am and includes a T-shirt. Entry fee is $25. Everyone is welcome! Make sure to stick around for coffee from Montana Coffee Traders, muffins and prizes after the race! Call Iron Fitness at 406-892-4766 for more information or race director, Janelle Lore at 406-209-5589. Strollers are okay, but please, no dogs. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure • Helena, Lockey Street, State Capitol, 5K run/walk starts at 10:00 a.m., 1 mile fun run/walk starts at 10:15 a.m. Early registrant fees (through May 12): Adult $22, Survivor $22, Child (3-17) $12, Toddler $5. Late registrant fees (After May 12): add $5. Register online at www.komenmontana.org or in person at the Capital Hill Mall (near JCPenneys) in Helena, Thursday May 15th 4 – 8 p.m., Friday May 16th 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Saturday May 17th 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Race t-shirt, bib and timing chips are available for pick-up at the Capital Hill Mall during registration hours. Complimentary food and beverages available to all race participants following the race (wear your bib!) Race awards and breast cancer survivor recognition ceremony after the Race. Please call 495-9337 or visit our website at www.komenmontana.org for more information or to sign up. All proceeds from this race are dedicated to the fight against breast cancer, with 75% of the money raised staying in Montana.
________________________________________________________________ May 24, 2008, Saturday Five Valleys Fun Run/Walk Challenge Series of Five Races • Missoula, Race 1 - Splash MT 5K Fun Run/Walk, Missoula Parks and Recreation, 721-PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org more info coming Baldy Blitz • Bozeman, 9AM www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html Contact Tom Hayes, per@chengineers.com ________________________________________________________ May 31, 2008, Saturday
Buffalo Jump Run • Near Great Falls (Ulm – 10 miles south of Great Falls). ½ marathon, 10K, and 3 mile walk. Race includes t-shirts for all pre-registered athletes and beautiful views of the Buffalo Jump, Square Butte, and the Big Belt Mountains. The ½ marathon starts at 8:30 a.m. and the 10K & walk start at 9:15 a.m. Day of race registration is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on May 31st. $20 pre-registration fee before May 23rd includes t-shirt. $20 fee after May 23rd does not guarantee a t-shirt. Race starts at the First People Buffalo Jump (formerly Ulm Pishkun State Park) – exit 270 off I-15 south of Great Falls. Proceeds benefit the new University of Great Falls Cross-country and Track programs. Race director: Jim Brewer 406-791-5928. Race brochures available at Universal Ahtletics, PEAK, & Gold’s Gym in Great Falls. Race brochures can also be downloaded at www.ugf.edu/goargos/Cross-Country Children's Health River Run • Livingston, sponsored by the Patricia Coleman Foundation with start at Sacagawea Park at 9 AM. We have a 1/2 mile kids fun run, 5K Walk, 5K Run, and 10K run. Runners can register online at www.active.com or can call 406 333-4964 or e-mail pjdscoleman@hotmail.com for a race entry blank. The East Helena Fun Run • East Helena, 5 km, 10km. 2nd Annual, Races start at 10 AM, 10K runners will start concurrently with the 5K runners. The 10 K course will be 2 laps of the 5K course. The course starts at Kennedy Park and travels around a mostly gravel path to the north of East Helena and loops through city property along a gravel road and returns south to Kennedy Park via a gravel road and pathway. Fees: Adults $15, Youth 8 and under $10, Families of 4 – 6 $50. Awards: All participants that register before May 15 receive a race day tee shirt at sign in. Overall first place winners will receive ribbons and race results will be published in the local paper. There is a special Kids Fun Run at 9:30 am for children 8 and under with all participants receiving a ribbon. This race is a fund raiser in conjunction with a carnival immediately following the race. Registration forms available at www.ehps.k12.mt.us/easthelena/site/default.asp. No race day registration. The PEAK's 5K for the Relay • Missoula, Peak Health and Wellness Center to raise money for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life . Part of the event is cycling related and the other part is a 5K fun run. The run will start at 9:30 A.M. with registration starting at 8:00 am. There will be no preregistration. The entry fee will be $10.00 with all the proceeds going towards the Relay for Life. Walkers are welcome and even encouraged to participate. The race will be timed and the top 3 male/female finishers will receive medals. Also each participant will receive a raffle ticket for a raffle to follow. The course starts at the Peak and goes from there to Blue Mountain recreation area, an out an back on Blue Mountain Road. The course will be well marked and easy to follow. andydrobeck21@yahoo.com Central Heights Elementary 5K Fun Run and Cougar Mile Kids' Run • Billings, Sponsored by the Central Heights PTA. The Fun Run event is to promote physical fitness as well as community and family involvement. 5k starts at 9 am with Cougar Mile and Cub Dash to follow. Race Director: Kris Cummings cummingsk@billings.k12.mt.us. Race will take place at/near Central Heights Elementary located at 120 Lexington Dr (west end near 24th). Check out www.billings.k12.mt.us/centralheights/centhts/goodstuff/funrun.html for more information.
_________________________________________________________________________ June 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com June 1, 2008 Sunday Queen City Triathlon • Helena, 8 A.M. The first annual Queen City Triathlon is a sprint distance race oriented towards beginner triathletes. 18 lap swim in a 25 yard pool, 12.4 mile bike through the Helena Valley, and a 3.1 mile run on a dirt trail. Race location is the Helena YMCA on N. Last Chance Gulch. Sign up on Active.com, registration is only open to the first 64 participants. Hosted by the Big Sky Cyclery Team and Helena YMCA. For more info check out www.bigskybikes.com/QCTriathlon.htm _______________________________________________________________________ June 7, 2008 Saturday The Governor's Cup • Helena, 26.2 miles, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, relays, Sponsored by The Caring Foundation of Montana, www.govcup.bcbsmt.com 3rd Annual Hamilton PTA Fun Run • Hamilton, Run a 10K, 5K, or in our 1 mile Family Fun Run in commencing at Canyon Hideaway Park. The 10K will have moderate grades on the Westside of Hamilton and all runs will be on pavement. Registration is $15 for adult 10K and 5K or $20 after May 31st. 1 Mile Fun Run participants, seniors, and students are all $10. Race times are 10K-8:30 am, 5K-9:30 am, and 1 mi-11:00 am. Registration includes t-shirt, goodie bag, chance for additional prizes, and sign ups for a massage after the race. Awards will be given to 1st-3rd men’s and women’s 10K and 5K. Registration forms will be available beginning May 1st at The Canyon’s, Bob Ward’s, all Hamilton Schools, Antara Sports, and The Runner’s Edge in Missoula. For questions or to have a registration form mailed to you please email demarismoore@yahoo.com. Pre-packet pick-up will be Friday, June 6 from 4-7 at Canyon Hideaway Park. All proceeds benefit Hamilton schools’ families and children particularly promoting healthy activities! PMC Whoop-Up Fun Run • Conrad, 5k, 1-Mile, & Relay Race, Registration Fee: $12 per entry, $35 per family of 4 ($5/addition), Relay Race $30 for a team of 4. Age Brackets: 12 & Under, 13-20, 20-50, & 50+ Everyone will receive a T-shirt. S M L XL Prizes: For the Winners in each age group in the 5k & prizes for the winning relay team. Pre-Register at Pondera Medical Center, 406-271-3211 A map of the routes will be provided along with signs & personal directing at the corners. Pancake Breakfast at 7am, Parade & Rodeo plus much more events to follow. For information call Charlene Bouma 406-271-2295 Plains Day Surfin’ The Rockies 5K Fun Run • Plains, Start and Finish @ Plains High School. 9:00 a.m. (registration begins at 8:00 a.m.). $15 with race t-shirt and refreshments. For information call Lisa at 826-7300 or Tony at 826-6108; or, email badrock04@msn.com. _______________________________________________________________________ June 12-14, 2008 Thursday - Saturday Montana Senior Olympics • Butte, for men and women who are 50 years of age or older. Includes 5 & 10K Runs along with Track & Field events plus 9 other sports. Call 586-5543 or email kayjn@imt.net June 13th and 14th, 2008 USA Track and Field Montana State Championships • Missoula, Big Sky High School, Visit www.mtusatf.org or call Kim Haines at 544-9946 ______________________________________________________________________ June 14, 2008, Saturday, Pengelly Double Dip • Missoula, starts at Univ. of Montana, Riverbowl Field, 5th Annual Epic Trail Run of Elephantine Proportions Single Dip: About 4.6 miles up the M trail, down the fire road, and back to campus. Double Dip: About 12.5 miles. Up to the M and beyond, to the university beacon, the top of Mt. Sentinel, down the Hellgate Canyon trail and along the Kim Williams Trail. Age Divisions. Also the U of M's Monte Mile for kids which is a out and back on the Kim Willams Trail. . . Registration Fees: Double Dip $30 (No increase for day-of-race registration) Single Dip $20 (No increase for day-of-race registration) Monte Mile FREE (no shirt for the Monte Mile) Packet Pick-up and Day-of-Race Registration begins 7:30 am. Start Times: Single Dip and Double Dip 9 am; Monte Mile 9:15 am Sponsored by Run Wild Missoula, Race Directors: Vic Mortimer vic@runwildmissoula.org & Bridget Moriarty bridget@runwildmissoula.org Jim Bridger • Bozeman, 10 miler, www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html Contact Tom Hayes per@chengineers.com Second Annual CHIEF VICTOR DAYS 5k Run/Fun Walk and Kids 1-Mile Run/Fun Walk • Victor. RACE INFO: Registration is at 7:00 a.m. The 5k Run/Fun Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Kids 1-Mile Run/Fun Walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Starting location for both runs is in front of the Victor Fire Hall on Tudor Street and finishing in front of the Victor Post Office on Main Street. Awards and Door Prizes will immediately follow races. REGISTRATION: Early registration (by May 26) $16.00 shirt included. Late registration (after May 26) $18.00 no shirt included. Kids Run/Fun Walk for 10 and under - FREE. Registration forms can be downloaded at http://www.victormt.com/chief_victor_days/contacts-and-forms.html. Hosted by the Iron Horse Athletic Club. 50% of the proceeds go to the Victor Park District. If you have any questions, please contact Beth at the Iron Horse Athletic Club 406-363-0330 or Angie Doberstein (Chief Victor Days chairperson) 406-642-3924 29th Heart & Sole • Billings, 5K - 10K - 2 Mile Walk - 10K Walk - Triumph Trek diane.standish@svh-mt.org www.svfoundation.org Skunk Alley Run • Hot Springs, Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce at 406-741-2662 or email hscofc@hotsprgs.net ________________________________________________________________________________ June 15, 2008, Sunday Rocky Mountain Bank Summit Solstice Triathlon • Kalispell, This is a fun event that some have described as a "Beginners Triathlon". This Triathlon consists of ½ mile swim around Foys Lake, followed by a 12.7 mile bicycle ride on beautiful rolling hills surrounding Foys Lake, followed by a 3.1 Mile run on the streets surrounding Foys Lake. Triathlon registration deadline is June 3rd. Computer chip timing will be offered allowing for accurate times, accurate split times and results after you finish the race. Awards for the top three division winners will be presented after the last participant crosses the finish line. Food will be provided. Raffle prizes will be given out after race is completed. Awards will be presented to the top finishers after the last participant crosses the finish line. www.summithealthcenter.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ June 21, 2008, Saturday Five Valleys Fun Run/Walk Challenge Series of Five Races • Missoula, Race 2 - South Hills 5K Fun Run/Walk, Missoula Parks and Recreation, 721-PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org 2008 Wind Festival, Fun Run/Bike Run • Harlowton, “Wind Farm Trail Challenge” Duathlon - Run 5K- bike 30K- Run 5K, Pre-registration only. $30 or 5K fun-walk/run. $10 or Scenic 30 kilometer bike ride. $15 For info: Adrie Min: adrie.min@wheatlandmemorial.org (406 632-3116) Robert McNary: chamber@harlowtonchamber.com (406) 632-4694 Herron Hustle Trail Race • Kalispell, 8:00 a.m. – 5 mile trail race in Herron Park to benefit Foys to Blacktail Trails, a not-for-profit organization for the protection of open and public access to the trails from Foys Lake to Blacktail Mountain. Registration is $15 before June 14, $20 after June 14. Get more information on this inaugural event at www.herronhustle.com or email darcomatic@yahoo.com Montana Mountain Man Marathon • Plains, Sanders County Fairgrounds, Half Marathon and Marathon, The Marathon course will run in elevation from 2500 to 6837 feet at Pat's Knob and back down ending at the Sanders County Fairgrounds. Entry Fees thru May 31, $60 for Marathon, $40 Half Marathon, then $75 and $55. More info at www.mmmmplains.com Montana Festival of the Wind • Harlowton, 5K, starts 8.30 am , www.harlowtonchamber.com 14th Annual Longest Dam Race • Fort Peck Dam, A 10k & 5k run, 5k walk, 1 mile run/walk, 10 mile Novice Bike Route. Registration begins at 7AM at Kiwanis Park. It is sponsored by the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture 228-2222 chamber@glasgowmt.net website> www.glasgowmt.net/damrace ______________________________________________________________________ June 22, 2008, Sunday Race 4 of the H.O.F.S.A., Five 2008 RACING SERIES Missoula Preview Half Marathon • Missoula, 8:00 am @ McCormick Park, $29.00 Early Registration, $35.00 Race Day. Race 4 of the H.O.F.S.A., Five 2008 RACING SERIES , Races to benefit: Big Sky High School Cross Country and Under-Privileged Youth Scholarship Program. Visit www.halloffamesportsacademy.com for more info, pmarron@halloffamesportsacademy.com Treasure State Triathlon- Off Road Edition • Bozeman, Hyalite Reservoir, 1/2 mile swim- 11 mile mountain bike- 4 mile trail run. This year, the Treasure State Triathlon will have an updated course. Competitors will begin by swimming a 1/2 mile in Hyalite reservoir, followed by 1 lap (about 11 miles) of mountain biking up the Lick Creek Trail and descending the Hood Creek Trail to the dam. The run portion will wind along the reservoir via the West Shore Trail to the cabin. At the cabin, competitors will turn around and finish along the Crescent Lake Trail. For more information, check www.tri-mt.com and www.fleetfeetbozeman.com for photos. The Montana Family Medicine Residency's Annual Fun 5K Run/Walk • Billings, 8 AM at 123 S 27th st Billing, MT. Please contact Becky Millman for more information 247-3306 __________________________________________________________________________________ June 28, 2008, Saturday Urban Dare Helena – 12:00pm Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare! For more info go to www.urbandare.com or email kkeefe@urbandare.com Mountain To Meadow Lolo Pass • near Missoula, Half Marathon and 5k Fun RunTHIS BEAUTIFUL SCENIC RUN ON JUNE 28TH 2008 WILL BEGIN AT THE LOLO PASS VISITOR CENTER (ELEVATION 5225) ON THE IDAHO MONTANA BORDER. THE 14-MILE Loop WILL WIND THROUGH FORESTS OF ENGELMANN SPRUCE AND WHITE PINE, WITH DRAMATIC VIEWS OF THE BITTERROOT MOUNTAINS IN THE DISTANCE. BOTH THE 5 K RUN (OUT AND BACK) AND THE 14 MILE LOOP WILL PASS PACKER MEADOWS, A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE ALONG THE NEZ PERCE AND LEWIS AND ClARK TRAILS. RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME AT THIS EVENT AND THE ENTIRE COURSE IS SITUATED ON DIRT OR GRAVEL BACK ROADS. START TIME IS 7:30 A.M. PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. REGISTRATION COST IS $30.00 WITH T SHIRT $20.00 WITHOUT T SHIRT THE MEADOW TO MOUNTAIN RUN IS SPONSORED BY NORTHWESTINTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION A 501 c (3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE DISCOVERY OF NORTHWEST PUBLIC LANDS, ENRICHING THE EXPERIENCE OF VISITORS, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP OF THESE SPECIAL PLACES TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE USED TO HELP VISITORS DISCOVER AND APPRECIATE THE RICH HISTORYAND STRIKING BEAUTY OF THE AREA AROUND LOLO PASS VISITOR CENTER. For more info www.runlolopass.org
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The Whitefish Lake Run • Whitefish, 5 km, 10km. 31st Annual, Races start at 8 AM, 10K runners are bused to the start at 6:45 to run the one way route along Lake Shore Drive back to City Beach. Course: The 5K course starts at City Beach and loops around a fairly fast route back to the beach. Fees: Adults $15, Youth 12 and under $10, Awards: Overall first place winners get specially designed custom awards. Overall 2-5 also get nice awards. Overalls are not eligible for age groups - we like to spread the wealth. Masters 1-5 places (also taken out of age groups) get special stuff, too. Age groups are 8 and under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-25, 26-32, 33-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+, so everybody has a chance! Age group awards go 3 deep. Chip Timing by perfect-timing. Register on www.active.com. No race day registration. www.sportsmanskihaus.com. (bbrist@sportsmanskihaus.com) The Old Gabe • Bozeman, 25K/50K 6AM start, Contact Tom Hayes: per@chengineers.com www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html Rockin’ the River Fun Run • Fort Benton, Come to Fort Benton and Experience Montana's Premier Small Town Festival! 1 Mile/5K and 10K Run begin at 9 a.m.*1 mile and 5K run begin and end at the Lewis & Clark Statue *10K bus leaves Lewis & Clark Statue to go out of town at 8:20 a.m. sharp! Pre-Register by downloading application at www.fortbenton.com/sumcel/saturday.htm Mail entry form and $12 to: Summer Celebration/PO Box 402/Fort Benton, MT 59442 (Make checks payable to Summer Celebration Fun Run) For more information visit www.fortbenton.com or call 622-5023 27th Annual HealthWorks Fun Run • Sidney, 10K, 5K Walk/Run and Kids' Mile, beginning at 8:00am as part of Sidney's Town & Country Festival. Entry fee is $12 with pre-registration ($8 for Kids' Mile). For more information or a pre-registration form, call 406-488-4631 or visit www.sidneyhealthworks.org Sweet Grass Fest 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run • Big Timber. Start time - 8:30 am, registration 7:30 to 8:15 am at the downtown at Grand Hotel, 139 McLeod St, Big Timber, MT. Awards presentation at 10 am. Please call 406-932-5131 or email info@bigtimber.com for more information. ________________________________________________________________
July 2008 July 4, 2008, Friday Reach's Run For Independence • Bozeman, Show your best patriotic colors and join us for a 1k,5k,10k run on the trails in north Bozeman. This is a fundraiser for Reach, Inc., a non profit organization serving people with developmental disabilities in the Gallatin Valley since 1974. All proceeds of the race will go toward a new living facility for Reach's clients. Race time - 8:00am. Registration- $20 without t-shirt, $25 with t-shirt. More info to follow. Contact www.reachinc.org Make It Hurt On the Dirt • Butte, Off-road Duathlon, Homestake Lodge. The Hurt On the Dirt Duathlon is back for 2008 and is being hosted by Homestake Lodge on Homestake Pass near Butte, MT. Racers may either compete as individuals or in teams. There are classes for adults and two junior categories. After the event there will be a barbecue, beverages, and music. Adult distances are 9 miles/bike, and 4 miles/run. The Under 10 Junior Course is 2 miles/bike, and 1 mile/run, the under 14 Junior Course is 4 miles/bike and 2 miles/run. Terrain is a combination of logging roads, trails, and single track suitable for most riders and runners. Adult Individual - $30.00, Adult Relay - $35.00, Youth - $12.50, additional barbecue ticket $7.50 (1 bbq ticket included with race entry). Juniors start at 9:00 AM and Adults start immediately following the Junior finish. Register on Active.com: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1553836 Race day registration is available and it is the same price. Please arrive by 8:30 AM on the day of the event to register. Directions: Exit 233 off I-90, get on FS 240 at the cattle guard on the South side of the interchange. Travel for 3 miles until the Homestake Lodge Road is on the right. chris@homestakelodge.com 11th Annual Chief Joseph Runs/Walks • Laurel, Thomson Park, 2 Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile Runs & 2 and 4 Mile Walks- 7:00 am Start, 6:00am Registration. Pre-Registration Fee & Deadline: (with race shirt): $15.00 by 5:00 pm Monday June16th. Late Registration acceptable up to race time Fee $20.00. Early Bib & T-Shirt Pick Up: at Laurel Chamber beginning June, 30th. Entry Forms available at www.laurelmontana.org or by calling 406-628-8105 or email laurelchamber@rbbmt.org to have one emailed to you.
25th Annual Sundae Run • Missoula, GREENOUGH PARK, 1 mile Kids Run and 4 mile run, “Without ice-cream, there would be chaos and darkness” SPONSORED BY: DAIRY QUEEN & Run Wild Missoula, COURSES: Start and finish for both races is located at the covered picnic area on the northeast side of Greenough Park. PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION, 8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Race starts at 9:00 a.m. 4 mile race starts at 9:20, Age Groups, Awards and All participants will receive a certificate for a free sundae at the Dairy Queen. Entry fee is $14.00 with T-shirt or $7.00 without T-shirt. PARTICIPANTS WANTING A T-SHIRT MUST PREREGISTER BEFORE 6:00 p.m. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008. www.runwildmissoula.org, Race Directors: Dalene & Dennis Normand 406-626-4012, click pic for more info on the Sundae Run including downloadable application.
________________________________________________________________ July 5, 2008 Saturday 6th Celebrate the Swan Race • Condon, includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K walk and run and a 1 mile fun run. The location is Condon at the south end of the airstrip near mile marker 43. The race travels Forest Service roads along the foothills of the dazing Swan Mountains. Entry fee $18 for adults, children 12 and under $9, day of the race $20 and $10 respectively. Fee includes T-shirt, refreshments, awards and door prizes (must be present to win). For more information or to sign up call Swan Ecosystem Center at 754-3137 or email swanec2@blackfoot.net or visit our website at www.swanecosystemcenter.com _________________________________________________________________ July 12, 2008, Saturday Hellgate Village 5K • Missoula, Sponsored by Run Wild Missoula, an informal family fun run 5K, the night prior to the Missoula Marathon, Start Time 5:00 p.m. Start and Finish at Tent @ Caras Park, Percent of proceeds will be donated to the Missoula Alzheimer’s Support Group In memory of RWM Anne Hayes. Entry Fees: Run Wild Missoula Member - $13.00 Family - $40.00 - Non-Member $15.00, Family - $45.00 All finishers receive a prize! First male and female finisher receives a framed print of Missoula. Race Director: Carol Brooker. More info at www.missoulamarathon.org Download the registration form at www.runwildmissoula.org/mm/hellgatevillage5k08.pdf Drop n' trot- 5k • Bozeman, Bogert Park, The Drop n' Trot is a unique event that benefits The Network Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. Instead of your standard 5k, Drop 'n Trot features a push-ups segment which deducts 10 seconds off competitor's adjusted time. Sign up at active.com and get more information about The Network at www.thenetworkmt.org. The Glacier Challenge • Whitefish Sponsored by The Flathead Youth Home, is a 6-leg multi-sport relay including a 10k run, canoe, road bike, mountain bike, kayak and 5k run covering 55 miles of beautiful Montana terrain. Racers may enter as individuals, partners and teams [up to 7 members] and competitive and recreational racers are all welcome. A post-race party and award ceremony following with food from Qdoba Mexican Grill, live music, and racer awards. Race begins at 7:30am with a mandatory pre-race meeting at 7:00am. New this year is a fairy tale costume competition to be judged at 6:45am. Race Coordinator: Hannah Plumb. For more information, please visit our website at www.youthhomes.com/glacier_challenge or call Hannah at 406.755.4622. Devils Backbone • Bozeman, 50 mile, 5:30 am start www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html Contact Tom Hayes: per@chengineers.com __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Spring Meadow Lake Triathlons • Helena, at Spring Meadow Lake State Park. Olympic: 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10k Run. 8 am $50 individual; $120 team. Sprint: 1K Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run. 9 am $40 individual; $100 team Race start, finish and transitions are located at the Spring Meadow Lake State Park just west of Helena, Montana Swim a rectangular course in small lake. Bike out and back on a rolling 2-lane paved road. Run a flat fast course on trail, dirt road and pavement. Enjoy wonderful people, beautiful scenery and warm July weather. 5-year age group and team awards. Register online: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1498365&assetId=6fcd85ae-097b-46c9-9f6f-0c57320e5e5f More information contact Mike Jacobson: cajake@dishmail.net _______________________________________________________________________________________ July 19, 2008, Saturday Five Valleys Fun Run/Walk Challenge Series of Five Races • Missoula, Race 3 - Rattlesnake 5K Fun Run/Walk, Missoula Parks and Recreation, 721-PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K Fun Run and Walk • Kalispell, 3rd Annual family fundraiser. Race starts at 8 am at the Historic Rails to Trails path on the corner of Center St. and Meridian Rd. in Kalispell. Registration begins at 7 am. $10 per person or $20 per family if sent by July 11. Add $5 for day of registration. For more info contact Ashley at 406-471-9002 or LVFC at 406-257-7323. Also e-mail at ashpot@hotmail.com. Download application: www.runmt.com/lv2008.pdf Good Old Days Buffalo Run • St. Ignatius, Half Marathon starts at 7 am, 1, 4 and 7 mile runs start at 8 am Fees: $18.00 pre-registration (before July 16, 2008)- includes shirt $20.00 (after July 15)- includes shirt $8.00 - no shirt - registration before July 16, 2008 $10.00 - no shirt - registration after July 15, 2008 - sponsored by St. Luke Community Healthcare. To register contact Stuart Morton, St. Ignatius, 745-2190 or download a registration form at www.stlukehealthnet.org The First Annual Fastest 1 Mile Fun Run • Lewistown, Main Street Hill For information contact the Chamber at 1-866-912-3980 Black Eagle Dam Run • Great Falls, held at Black Eagle Dam It is a 5K and 6 mile event. It will start at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. It is an out and back course on the north bank of the Rivers edge trail. Cost is $10.00 13 and under, and $15.00 over 13. Will recieve T shirt, and the 1st three in each race will recieve awards (male and female). Will be a drawing for door prizes after race. Each mile will be marked, and first mile split will be read. For further information they may contact Doug Darko at 727-5234 or 899-5923, or email at dpdarko@bresnan.net. Entires are available at Scheels sports, Big Bear Sports Universal Sports, Gold's Gym, Big Horn Wilderness, Tire Rama Stores in Great Falls, or call or email me at above addresses. Race day entry is also welcome. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ July 20, 2008, Sunday XTERRA Wild Horse Creek - 1200yd S, 15mi MTB, 6mi Trail Run. Race start is 8:30am. Race is located 15 miles south of Bozeman, MT in Hyalite Canyon. Beautiful race setting and lots of photo ops of your favorite racer. Race entry includes DeFeet Socks, bar-b-que and an amazing post-race raffle. The long course race is apart of the XTERRA America Tour. So come on out and race for points to qualify for XTERRA Nationals at Lake Tahoe. If you are interested in the details or would like to enter, then go to: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1517198 Wild Horse Creek "Just Tri Off-Road" Triathlon ____________________________________________________________________________________________ July 26, 2008, Sat Headwaters Run • Three Forks 5K, 10K road and trail, 539-9647 5 or 10K Run/Walk. At 8:00 am. Register at 7:00 am. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
August 2008 August 2, 2008, Saturday HURL Elkhorn 50 Mile and 50 Kilometer Endurance Runs • Montana City, presented by the Helena Running Club and the Helena Ultra Runners League (HURL). Scenic, challenging loop courses, mostly on single track trails with some jeep and dirt Forest Service road. 100% pavement free. Lung bursting elevation gain with numerous small stream crossings. Well stocked aid stations are provided along the course, as well as drop bag service. Generous cut off times. Entry fees: 50 Mile - $75.00 ($100 after July 19); 50K - $60 ($80 after July 19). Entry fee includes pre-race dinner, post-race dinner, technical T-shirt, and awards for all finishers. For more information contact race director, Steve Engebrecht at slengebrecht@msn.com, or web site: www.helenarunningclub.com/elkhorn/home.html
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Mission Moutainn Classic •Ronan, 1M, 5K, 676 3033 _______________________________________________________________________________ August 3, 2008, Sunday Foy's to Herron Paddlethon • Kalispell, 3 mile lake kayak/canoe, 6 mile mountain bike, 4 mile trail run. Race day registration starts 7:30 @ Foy's Lake. Open to teams or solo. $10 entry fee w/ all proceeds donated to Foy's to Blacktail Trails. 9 am start. Info: Steve Muller 261-9250, smulr@hotmail.com A FUN RACE!!
____________________________________________________________________________ August 9, 2008, Saturday 2008 Aquathlon at the Pond • Frenchtown, Frenchtown Pond State Park, start time 10 AM. 1000m swim/5k run. All athletic levels welcome! Great prizes and winner awards! Clydesdale, Athena and Team catergories. Come experience one of Montana's only AQUATHLONS and get ready for the open water triathlon season. USAT Sanctioned. Sponsored by the Top Notch Training. 406-531-3926 email: tntmissoula@yahoo.com online application: www.tntmissoula.com Bridger Ridge Run • Bozeman, 20 M trail, winddrinkers.org FULL, DON’T CALL, volunteers: kayjn@imt.net Huckleberry Run • Trout Creek, 5K race starts at 8:30 am More info at www.huckleberryfestival.com Carol Brooker, PO Box 794, Plains, Mt 59859 _____________________________________________________________________________ August 14, 2008, Thursday Evening ______________________________________________________________________________ August 16, 2008, Saturday Helena South Hills Trail Series • Helena, Race # 1 Kading Campground, (Little Blackfoot Meadows) 7.3 miles 8am www.helenarunningclub.com email: bquick50k@hotmail.com Contact: Brian Wieck ph# 406-431-0697 Five Valleys Fun Run/Walk Challenge Series of Five Races • Missoula, Race 4 - Fort Missoula 5K Fun Run/Walk, Missoula Parks and Recreation, 721-PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org more info coming Grizzly Marathon and 1/2 Marathon • Choteau, Marathon $65 before 8/4, $70 after. 1/2 Marathon $45 before 8/4 and $50 until race day. Register online at grizzlymarathon.com. For more information, contact Syd at grizzlymarathon@hotmail.com. Roodell Run • Eureka, Saturday August 16th, 8:30AM. 5k run/walk, 10k run. 5th annual run, honoring Eureka's state XC and Track champion Liz Roodell, supporting the Eureka HS Cross-Country program. Runs start and finish at Eureka High School. Pre-registration $12 (received by August 7th to guarantee T-shirt); race day registration (open at 7:30am), $15. T-shirts for race day registrants while supply lasts. Races start at 8:30am. "Challenging" courses -- a few hills! Awards to overall and age group winners. Download registration form at http://www.lchigh.net/roodellrun. and mail to address on form. For more information call Neil Longhurst at (406) 889-5587, Blanche Flanagan at 882-4619 / cell 253-3193, or e-mail roodellrun@gmail.com Teepee Creepers Classic Run • Crow Agency. Race start is 7:30am. Race day registration begins at 6:30am at the Southside of the dance arbor. Race fee is $15 which includes t-shirt, post race snacks and a fun & unique course! Awards for Overall Male, Female and Age Group winners. The 5k course takes the runners throughout the campgrounds of the Crow Fair Celebration which is the world famous 'Teepee Capital of the World'. For more information contact Wayne Not Afraid at kewlrunnings@yahoo.com or 406-679-1085, 406-620-2210. 13th Madison River Run • Ennis, 5K, 10K, The Madison River Run begins with a shotgun start as participants walk or run a 5K or 10K. Registration: 8:00-8:45 a.m. Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Lion's Club Park Contact: The course begins in downtown Ennis along Highway 287, ventures across the Madison River through Jeffers and ends in Lions Club Park. The course is a bit challenging, covering several types of terrain. Each participant receives a T-shirt and refreshments and all are eligible for unmatched drawing of prizes after the race. Overall winners receive a unique prize from one of our local merchants. Rachael 599-7663 global@3rivers ____________________________________________________________________________ August 17, 2008, Sunday Treasure State Triathlon-On Road Edition • Bozeman, East Gallatin Recreation Area, Olympic Distance On Road Triathlon (1.5k Swim, 40K bike, 10k run). The TST-On road returns unchanged for 2008. The swim consists of 2 laps in the East Gallatin pond, followed by a 40k bike heading west down Spring Hill Road. The 10k run features a mix of road and trail as it winds through the East Gallatin Rec Area and around the Bridger Creek golf course. For more information, check www.tri-mt.com and www.fleetfeetbozeman.com
_______________________________________________________________ August 21, 2008, Thursday Evening August 23, 2008, Saturday Adventure BioThon • Stevensville at the Lee Metcalf NWR, more info coming 3rd Annual First Community Bank Railway 8K, Helena, 5pm, Starts at: Carroll College Football Stadium, Finish at: Great Northern Carosel. Sign up at: www.helenarunningclub.com or www.active.com Contact: Brian @ 406-431-0697 bquick50k@hotmail.com Cats Classic 5K • Bozeman, COME JOIN US FOR THE FIRST EVER BOBCAT CLASSIC 5K. THIS SCENIC RUN STARTS AT BOBCAT STADIUM AND WINDS THROUGH BEAUTIFUL SOUTH BOZEMAN, UNTILYOU OPEN UP INTO WIDE OPEN GRASSLAND WITH A SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE GALLATIN MOUNTAIN RANGE AND THE SPANISH PEAKS. THE ENTIRE COUSE IS ON PAVEMENT OR DIRT TRAILS. REGISTRATION IS AT 7:30 AM AND THE RACE STARTS AT 8:30 AM. ENTRY FEE IS $15.00 PER PERSON UP UNTIL AUGUST 20TH AND $20.00 AFTER THAT. ENTRY FEE INCLUDES A T-SHIRT, AND AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO THE WINNERS AT THE BOBCAT FAMILY FUN DAY FOLLOWING THE RACE. YOU CAN REGISTER AT WWW.ACTIVE.COM OR CALL 406-994-6926 AND ASK FOR HILARY FOR ANY QUESTIONS. THE CATS CLASSIC 5K IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE MONTANA STATE BOBCAT CLUB. THE BOBCAT CLUB IS A 501 C (3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WITH IT’S SOLE PURPOSE TO RAISE MONEY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES. GO CATS!! ___________________________________________________________________________ August 24, 2008, Sunday Roots 4 Mile Festival Run • Missoula, The two day River City Roots Festival is sponsored by the Missoula Downtown Association, and the Roots Run is sponsored by Run Wild Missoula. Race Day Registration starts at 9 am. Race start: 11 am. . T-shirts for finishers. Prize money and age group awards. Race Director: Anders Brooker runners_edge@hotmail.com ____________________________________________________________________________ August 30, 2008, Saturday 2nd Annual Big Sky Resort Trail Challenge 5k Fun Run • Big Sky, For more details call 406-995-5765 or http://www.bigskyresort.com/Activities/Events-Calendar/index.asp 2nd Annual Blue & Gold Fun Run • Great Falls, 2 mile run or 1 mile walk. Flat, fast, grass loop around the campus of the University of Great Falls. It is FREE to enter the race but donations are accepted to benefit the University of Great Falls Cross-country and Track teams. The 2 mile run and the 1 mile walk start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday August 30th. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. until the start of the race at the McLaughlin Center on the University of Great Falls campus. Prizes for the top 10 male and female finishers in the 2 mile run. Race Director: Jim Brewer 406-791-5928. Pine Needle Stampede • West Yellowstone, 9 am start 8k Run - $20.00 10k Run - $20.00, 8k Race Walk - $20.00 A FREE kids fun run will start at 10:15am. http://rendezvousskitrails.com ____________________________________________________________________________ August 31, 2008, Sunday
THE MADISON Marathon • Ennis, A Marathon on Top of Montana. DO YOU HAVE THE STONES? Gravelly Mountains, A Runner’s High at 9,000 feet, Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and Team Marathon Races. starts at 8:00 A.M., The fees for the race are: Full Marathon - $65 before August 10 and $70 after August 10; Half Marathon - $35 before August 10 and $40 after August 10; Team Marathon (4 runners maximum) - $120 per team. Registration will close on August 29. There will be no race day applications accepted. Limited Participation!! Sign up now at www.madcoedc.org The Madison Marathon is operated under a special use permit with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. < click pic for more info on the Madison Marathon
_____________________________________________________________________________ September 2008 September 6, 2008, Saturday Five Valleys Fun Run/Walk Challenge Series of Five Races • Missoula, Race 5 - Run for Youth 5K/10K Fun Run, 5K Walk, Missoula Parks and Recreation, 721-PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org 19th Annual Chokecherry Run • Lewistown, Races include 10K, 5K run. 5K walk, and l mile fun run. 10K and 5K races start at 9:00 a.m. One mile start is 10:00. Registration fee: $5 by Sept 7th or $10 the day of the race. $10 for a T-shirt is optional. 10K follows Spring Creek and is overall downhill, 5K’s have some hills. 10 different age categories. Race day registration is at the Frank Day Park from 7:30 am to 8:30am. For more information call Jim Hamling at 406-535-3263 or email hamling@midrivers.com MTCC Garden City Triathlon • Frenchtown, 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10k Run. 9am at Frenchtown Pond State Park. Terrific open-water swim! Flat and fast bike course! Record-setting run course! Individuals, Teams, and Volunteers can sign up on at www.mtcompact.org Stick around after the race for post-race festivities and awards. Bring the family for the Kids Triathlon immediately following. Please leave the dogs at home due to park rules. Race benefits the Montana Campus Compact for info call 243-5177 x4. John Colter Run • Headwaters State Park, 7 Mile, 9:00 am at the Missouri Headwaters State Park, one mile south of Trident and about 6 miles northeast of Three Forks, MT. Entry Fee $20. Entry deadline: August 22, 2008 www.universalathletic.com Swan Crest 57 • Swan Lake, 57K Trail Run, starting promptly at 7:00 am. This run is self-supported and unmarked! There are NO AID STATIONS and NO COURSE MARKINGS! The run starts at Napa Point (elev. 6500ft) on the crest of the Swan Mountain Range at the southern end of the Alpine Trail #7. The course covers 51k of the southern half of the Alpine Trail with an ascent of Six Mile Mountain before you descend to the town of Swan Lake. The run consists of 51k of single track, 5k of FS dirt road and 1k of pavement into town, finishing at the SLCC. You’ll climb 8000’ and descend 11,000’ during your run. There are numerous water sources along the course, no farther than 10 miles apart. As you are running north you will be treated with views of Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness to the East, and the Mission Mountains and Flathead Lake to the West. Cost: $50.00. All participants will receive a technical tee. For lots more info including an application: www.swancrestrun.com _________________________________________________________________ September 7, 2008, Sunday Fall Classic 15K Relay • Missoula, 9:00 am @Blue Mountain Recreational Area, 3 Person Team Price: $39.00 Early Registration, $49.00 Race Day, Individual Price: $16.00 Early Registration, $19.00 Race Day. Race 5 of the H.O.F.S.A., Five 2008 RACING SERIES , Races to benefit: Big Sky High School Cross Country and Under-Privileged Youth Scholarship Program. Visit www.halloffamesportsacademy.com for more info. pmarron@halloffamesportsacademy.com
__________________________________________________________ September 13, 2008, Saturday 33nd Annual Mt. Helena Classic • Helena, presented by the Helena Running Club. 10:00 a.m. start, race day registration/packet pick up beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Gourmet to Go, 48 N. Last Chance Gulch. This 5.6 mile course starts on historic Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena. It quickly changes from urban running to mountain trail running in Mt. Helena City Park. The course takes runners to the top of Mt. Helena, 1,300 feet above the starting line, and offers outstanding views of the City of Helena, Prickly Pear Valley, and Elkhorn and Belt Mountains. The course then descends back to the finish area on Last Chance Gulch. Entry fee is $18 ($23 after September 10). Friends and family discounted fees available prior to September 10. All entrants will receive a long sleeve cotton shirt. Entry forms available at www.helenarunningclub.com/mthelena/home.html, or register on line at www.active.com. For more information contact race director, Steve Engebrecht, at slengebrecht@msn.com Run Like the Wind in Paradise Valley • Pray, MT, Big Sky Wind Drinkers, 4 mile/1 kilometer kids run. The 4 mile run/fun run starts at 09:30 am. The loop course is fast, and rolling. USATF certification pending. Prizes for top 4 mile finishers. Prizes for all kids run finishers. Start/Finish at the Arrowhead School. Strollers are allowed, headphones are prohibited. Contact the race director at runlikethewind@wispwest.net. E-mail for an application or download from www.winddrinkers.org. Early registration before September 4. Packet pick up and race day registration will be from 8:00 to 9:00 am the day of the race. T-shirts will be available with packet pick up for those who register prior to September 4, and will be mailed after the race for those registering after September 4. 11th Annual Pete’s Fall Fest “Race for Play” • Kalispell, 1mi, 5k & 10k and fun kids’ carnival. Organized by Parents of Peterson Students (POPS). Proceeds to go towards purchase of new playground structures for Peterson Elementary School. $12 per person or $40 for and family of four and $6 per additional family member. Buses for 10k and 5k begin loading at 9 am and 9:30 am. 1 mi starts at 11:30 am and begins and ends at Peterson School. Prizes for all elementary-aged kids participating in race, Awards for 1st – 3rd place finishers in all kid divisions. Awards for overall teen and adult male and female finishers in each race. Kids’ carnival 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. No entrance fee for carnival, but tickets are 50 cents each. Pizza lunch served and is $2.50 for non-racers. Race day registration is available, but please register before September 13. To request a registration form, stop by Peterson School at 1119 2nd St West, call Peterson School at 751-3737, or email Laurie Marburger at dudleystrees@centurytel.net. Adventure Bio-thon Run/Walk/Hike • Stevensville, MT 8:00 am. Choose between a short course (2-3 miles) or along course (3-5 miles). Located in the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. Bio-thon starts and finishes at Refuge Visitors Center on Wildfowl Lane. This is a low key family friendly event that takes teams of 2-5 into the back country of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. The race tests both your physical abilities and your general knowledge of nature. Registration fee $10 for individuals or $30 for teams of 2-5. Day of registration begins at 7:30am. To register, or if you have questions email acfchiro@gmail.com or call Dr’s Amy or Ryan Wood at 406.777.1048.
September 19, 2008, Friday Night Helena South Hills Trail Series • Helena, Race # 2 Tubbs Trail Head 3.2 miles 8 pm www.helenarunningclub.com email: bquick50k@hotmail.com ph# 406-431-0697 _________________________________________________________________ September 20, 2008, Saturday Shane Thomas Memorial 5K • Belgrade, 07:30 AM at Lions Park, 1M & 5K, The Shane Thomas Memorial Run celebrates a fine athletic teen who passed on but is not forgotten. The 5K is fairly flat and fast winding through the streets of Belgrade with views of the mountains. The 1K loops around flat easy streets. $12.00 388-0823, online registration: www.active.com University of Montana Homecoming Hustle 5K • Missoula, The runners will be the front of the U of M homecoming parade. The course will follow the parade route to the University, where we will run through the Univerisity. The runners will do one lap through the Washington Grizzly football stadium and finish in the tailgate area outside of the stadium. Must be able to complete course in 45 min due to stadium closing. Race start - 9:55 AM at Broadway & Higgins Ave. Register at Runners Edge or online at Active.com - $25 early registration, $30 Race day registration at Runners Edge 8:30 AM., To Benefit U of M Track Team. More details - The Runners Edge, 325 N Higgins Ave Missoula, MT 59802 406-728-9297 ________________________________________________________________ September 21, 2008, Marathon Montana Sunday Three to choose from: Fourth Annual Two Bear Marathon • Whitefish, Start time: 7:30 AM Course: 26.2 miles of trail and pavement through one of the most beautiful areas of NW Montana. Finish is at The Wave, one of the premier fitness facilities in the NW. Post-race party includes food, beer, music, and lots more. Visit www.twobearmarathon.org for all the details. Montana Marathon • Billings, We have a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, new this year 10K, and kids run. Marathon is the RRCA State Championship, USATF certified. Contact is Time Out Sports, Cindy Thompson, 1603 Grand Avenue, Billings, MT. Phone 406-245-9735, registration at www.active.com, paper entries all $5.00 more, relay, 10.00. Timing by Perfect timing from Bozeman. More information can be found at www.montanamarathon.org, or contact Time Out Sports store at timeoutsports@bresnan.net . Lewis and Clark Marathon • Bozeman, Marathon & Half Marathon, www.lewisandclarkmarathon.com __________________________________________________________________ September 28th, 2008, Sunday Homestake Pass 5 Miler • Butte, 5M Trail Run, Homestake Lodge. This is the second annual trail run on Homestake Lodge’s trail system. The courses will be on the x-c ski trails. They will wind through woods, meadows and include some steep ascents/descents. There will also be a 1 Mile Kids Race (12 and Under). Juniors start at 9:30 AM and Adults start immediately following the Junior finish. Cash Awards will be given to 1st-2nd-3rd Place in the overall Women's and Men's Category. 1st Place $125.-, 2nd Place $75.-, 3rd place $50.- After the race there will be a Barbecue Feed. Homestake Lodge will provide the food and beverages. Additional barbecue tickets can be purchased for $7.50 (1 bbq ticket included with race entry). Adult - $25.00, Youth under 12 years of age - $10.00 Register online at: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1573861 more info: chris@homestakelodge.com more info: chris@homestakelodge.com ___________________________________________________________________ October 2008 Oct 4, 2008, Saturday
Great Falls Harvest Classic 5K • Great Falls, 5K run or walk. Race includes t-shirts for all pre-registered athletes and beautiful views of the Missouri River. The 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. and day of race registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Saturday October 4th. $20 pre-registration fee before September 26th includes a race t-shirt. $20 registration fee after September 26th does not include a t-shirt – there will be an extra $8 cost if you want to order a t-shirt after September 26th. Race starts at Gibson Park in downtown Great Falls. Proceeds benefit the University of Great Falls Cross-country and Track Programs. Race director: Jim Brewer 406-791-5928. Race brochures available at Universal Athletics, PEAK, and Gold’s Gym in Great Falls. Race brochures can also be downloaded at www.ugf.edu/goargos/Cross-Country 4TH ANNUAL TOWNSEND FALL FEST 5K • Townsend, Race Day Registration 7:30 to 8:30 am at Heritage Park in Townsend. Race at 9:00. Fast Flat course. $7.00 adult $5.00 child. Proceeds to benefit Townsend Girls on the Go for more info contact Brooke Dolan at bdolan@co.broadwater.mt.us or 406-465-7957 ________________________________________________________________ October 11, 2008, Saturday 27th Le Grizz Ultramarathon • Spotted Bear, 8 a.m. 50 miles on forest road along Hungry Horse Reservoir. $75 pre-entry. Entries close September 27, 2008. USATF Membership required. All information and registration handled only through web site: www.cheetahherders.com Octoberfest • Bozeman, 5K, 9 am start at Lindley Park, Early Registration $16.00, Race Day $20 http://www.ridgeathletic.com 3rd Annual What Women Want Expo Fun Run/Walk • Great Falls, MT 8:00 am 3.75 miles on the River’s Edge Trail starting at West Bank Park $15 entry fee. Portion of the proceeds go to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Visit www.greatfallstribune.com/whatwomenwant for online registration or downloadable form. You can also download the form at www.tinarhart.com & clicking on the RUNNING link Contact Tina R. Hart at trhart66@worldnet.att.net / 406-788-9319 for more information. Sponsored by the Great Falls Tribune, Runners World & RBC Wealth Management ___________________________________________________________________ October 12, 2008, Sunday Helena South Hills Trail Series • Helena, Race # 3 Helena Public Library (Ridge Trail Head) 6.6 miles 9 am www.helenarunningclub.com email: bquick50k@hotmail.com ph# 406-431-0697 ________________________________________________________________________________ October 18, 2008, Saturday Pumpkin Run • Missoula, Sponsored by Run Wild Missoula, 400 meter kids run & 5K, Proceeds benefit the Missoula Food Bank. 400 meter kids run (12 years old and under) at 9:45 am and 5K race at 10 am. Cost is $3 for the 400 meter run and $8 for the 5 kilometer race. Race is located at Maclay Flats on Trails in the Lolo National Forest. Maclay Flats is located off of Blue Mountain Road by the Bitterroot River. Take HWY 93 S. to Blue Mountain Road (by athletic club) to Maclay Flats. . Registration on race day only starts at 8:45 AM. Race Director: Ben Schmidt ben@runwildmissoula.org Visit the Pumpkin Run Page, have your speakers on. __________________________________________________________________ October 19, 2008, Sunday Helena South Hills Trail Series • Helena, Race # 4 Elkhorn Retreat (Awards) 4 miles 10 am www.helenarunningclub.com email: bquick50k@hotmail.com ph# 406-431-0697 Marshall Mountain Scramble--Choose Your Challenge, Pick Your Pain! • Missoula, Organized by UM Physical Therapy Students. 11:00 am start, race day registration/packet pick-up starting at 9:30 am at the Marshall Mountain Lodge. Choose your course to the top of Marshall Mountain (2000' gain)--0.75 miles up the lift line? 3.2 miles around the access road? Something in between? Then cruise the access road down to the finish. Prizes for fastest guy and girl, as well as door prizes and best costume! $20 entry fee before October 13 guarantees you a long sleeve shirt; after that you take your chances. Entry forms available at the UM Physical Therapy Department, Runner's Edge, anywhere else you happen to see them, and by emailing audrey1.campbell@umontana.edu. _______________________________________________________________________________ October 25, 2008, Saturday ________________________________________________________________________ November 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com November 1, 2008, Saturday ____________________________________________________________________ November 11, 2008 Tuesday morning 70th Veteran’s Day Run • Butte, 2.5 or 5 mile tradition, 11:11 am start, Stodden Park to the American Legion Hall, Montana's oldest race ... originated in 1934, remembering sacrifices for our freedom. http://buttespissandmoanrunners.com/Butte%20Races/butte_area_races.htm _________________________________________________________________________ November 27, 2008 Thursday, Thanksgiving Day Morning The Turkey 8K • Missoula, Flat 8K out & back course along the Kim Williams Trail, Start and Finish: "The Bear" at the Boone and Crockett club, ( near the Higgins Ave. Bridge & S 3rd West at the old Milwaukee Train Station ) 9:30 am start with Race Day Registration starting at 8:30. Entry fee $10 and includes a pair of running gloves. Prizes for Female and Male, 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall. Sponsored by Run Wild Missoula, Break Espresso, Good Food Store and Runner’s Edge. Race Director: Courtney Babcock, courtney@runwildmissoula.org
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5th Annual Burn the Bird • Great Falls 5k/10k, NEW ROUTE! START: 8:00 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks Headquarters in Great Falls, 4600 Giant Springs Road. THE FIRST 150 ENTRANTS will receive a pair of running socks, miscellaneous nutrition goodies and a $5 donation to River’s Edge Trail included in the $15 entry fee. A total of 150 bags will be prepared and gifts from our sponsors will be placed in miscellaneous bags to include Rikki’s gift certificates, Road ID, and Gold’s gym to name a few. Registrations after 150 are $10 with no gift bag or socks. Register online at Active. Com Contact Syd Rogers at assphaultkickers@hotmail.com, website: assphaultkickers.net or 406-466-5479 for further information. Race day entries are available but socks are only guaranteed to the first 150 registrants with $15 registration fee. WALKERS ARE WELCOME! RACE PACKET PICK UP is at FWP Headquarters on Wednesday, November 26 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Packet pickup on race day is available from 6:30 until 7:30 a.m., Thursday, November 27. (PLEASE NO DOGS, STROLLERS, ROLLERBLADES, OR SKATEBOARDS) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ December 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com December 31, 2008 Wednesday night The New Years Eve Run • Missoula • Herald in the New Year with Run Wild Missoula’s New Year’s Eve Run. This is a timed 2-mile on the indoor track of Peak Health and Wellness Center, New Years Eve 8-10 pm. The gym is closed except for this event. Bring the whole family and after the run enjoy New Year’s Eve treats plus the Peak Health and Wellness Center facility, including the pool, sauna, hot tub, gym and more. The gym will close at 10 pm. This event is Free & exclusive to Run Wild Missoula or PEAK gym members. Sponsored by Run Wild Missoula, Race Director: Jennifer Straughan jen@runwildmissoula.org ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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