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Run Montana - 2008 Race Calendar Sept. - Dec Featured Races
2008 Area Code for all Montana is 406
September 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com 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 ©2008 www.runmt.com 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 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 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Page updated , September 16, 2008 • ALL RACES LISTED are CONFIRMED for 2008. |
