Montana Firefighters Memorial Run

• Friday, June 10 @ 7:00pm | Montana State Firefighters Memorial | Laurel, MT

The Details

Runners, walkers, families and battalions - all are welcome to take part in the final year of the Montana Firefighters Memorial Run.  Choose from the 3-Alarm Fire 5K or 1-Alarm Fire Mile distance that start and end at the Montana State Firefighters Memorial in Laurel, MT.

This fun run was designed to raise funds for the Montana Firefighters Memorial, and the work is nearly complete! This will be the fourth and final run, where all proceeds continue to benefit Memorial Park, which surrounds the memorial honoring firefighters killed in the line of duty throughout Montana as far back as 1895.

Packet Pickup

Wednesday, June 8 @ 5:00-7:00 pm

• A Haus of Realty, 20 Montana Avenue | Laurel, MT

Thursday June 9 @ 5:00-7:00pm

• Stewart Title, 223 Shiloh Road, Suite 10 | Billings, MT

Friday, June 10 @ 5:00-6:00 pm

• A Haus of Realty, 20 Montana Avenue | Laurel, MT

Kids Dash n’ Pedal 

• Saturday, June 11 @ 12:00pm | Millice Park | Billings, MT

On your mark, get set, GO!  Grab those bikes, trikes and trainers and bring out the littles for this closed-course duathlon just for kids! 

The Details

There will be two courses and two age divisions:

• Mini Dash n’ Pedal (Ages 3-5)
• Bike ¼ mile. Run 100 yards.
• Dash n’ Pedal (Ages 5-10)
• Run ¼ mile. Bike 6/10 mile. Run 100 yards.

Packet Pickup

Saturday, June 11 (Race Day)  11:15am

• Millice Park, 32 29th Street West | Billings, MT

Racers will start in smaller waves according to ability. And if they can keep up, parents are allowed to run along with their kiddos if they wish!

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED

The 406 Race Series is proud to support CASA of Yellowstone County.  CASA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advocate for a safe and permanent home for abused and neglected children in Yellowstone County.  Donations can be made to CASA through the Kids Dash n’ Pedal registration page. 

Heart and Sole Run 

• Saturday, June 18 @ 7:45am | Billings, MT

All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate in the 43rd Annual Heart & Sole Race in Billings, MT.  Pick your path: 10K, 5K, or 2-Mile routes available.  

The Details

The 10K kicks off at St Francis Catholic School (2202 Colton Blvd.) while the 5K and 2-Mile races begin at St. Vincent Healthcare at Grandview Park.  You must provide your own transportation to the starting line, but return shuttles are available at the finish between 8:30am-11:00am.

Children in strollers are not required to register to participate, but they are asked to remain in their strollers for the entire race.

Bonus: the 5K distance has been chosen as the Road Runners Club of America Western Regional Championship race!  

All racers will finish at Dehler Park where the Montana Active Life Festival awaits!  This fun expo event promoting a healthy lifestyle features music, over 40 interactive booths, kids events, and good ol’ family fun.  The festival runs from 8-11am and is FREE and open to the public.  

Proceeds for the Heart and Sole Run benefit Billings YMCA Annual Campaign and Billings TrailNet for improving the Billings trail system for all.  

Packet Pickup

Thursday, June 16 @ 2pm-6pm OR Friday, June 17 @ 10am-6pm 

• SCHEELS Training Room, 1121 Shiloh Crossing Blvd | Billings, MT 

Saturday, June 18 @ 6:30am-8:00am (OUT-OF-TOWN ATHLETES ONLY)

• Mansfield Health Education Center/St.Vincent Healthcare, 2900 12th Avenue N | Billings, MT

Tails and Trails Pet Fun Run

• Saturday, June 25 @ 8:00am | ZooMontana | Billings, MT

Hosted by the Billings Jaycees, this 7th Annual Tails and Trails 5K Fun Run is a great way to support our pet community! Two legs?  Four legs?  All are welcome!  Leash up your best walking or running buddy and let’s hit the trail!

The Details

Pre- and post-race festivities at ZooMontana are welcome to all. The parking lot will be filled with local pet vendors, pet demonstrations, and fund recipients.

Please make sure your pets are friendly to both other dogs and strangers. Must be leashed during the entire event.

This non-qualifying event is designed to help support Billings’ animal community. Since its inception, Tails and Trails has donated over $10,000 to local animal and rescue shelters.  The hosts are determined to shed light on those awaiting adoption and encouraging animal owners active with their pets.   Looking for a fur-ever companion?  Or do you have some spare time to volunteer - check out your local shelter.

Bash Dash 5K Huntley 6/25

• Saturday, June 25 @ 8:00am | Huntley Project Museum | Huntley, MT

Come celebrate the 50th birthday of the Huntley Project Museum in Huntley, MT!

Come for the run, stay for the breakfast burritos! 

406 Adventure Race/Big Sky State Games Triathlon 

• Sunday, June 26 @ 8am | Lake Elmo State Park | Billings, MT

Due to the flooding in Carbon County and surrounding areas, the 406 Adventure Race venue has changed to Lake Elmo State Park in Billings, MT.

The 406 Race Series is thrilled to partner with Big Sky State Games by adding a Triathlon event in conjunction with the 406 Adventure Race Duathlon. Pick your path! Beginners and adventure junkies alike will find the event just for them.

The Details

Multiple Distances!

• Triathlon Long Course: 800M Swim, 26.2K Bike, 10K Run
• Triathlon Sprint Course: 400M Swim, 26.2K Bike, 5K Run
• Triathlon Long Course Team
• Duathlon Long Course: 1.2 Mile Run, 26.2K Bike, 10K Run
• Duathlon Spring Course: 1.2 Mile Run, 26.2K Bike, 5K Run
• Duathlon Long Course Team
• 406 Adventure Race 5K Run Only 

Race as a Team!

• Teams can consist of two or three members.
• Team Captain signs up and pays for the team.
• The other one or two team members must sign up AFTER the Team Captain, using the team password created by the Team Captain.
• The other team member(s) will NOT be charged. 

All transitions will be held within Lake Elmo State Park Parking/Boat Ramp area. Transition area is open 6:30-7:45 am.

Added BONUS: Medal winners in the Triathlon and Duathlon events will be invited to the State Games of America in Des Moines, Iowa in July!

Packet Pickup

Saturday, June 25 @ 10am–12:30pm

• Scheels Training Room, 1121 Shiloh Crossing Blvd | Billings, MT 59102

Race Day packet pickup is strongly discouraged.

Racin’ for Rescues 1K

• Sunday, June 26 @ 11:00am | Shiloh Conservation Area | Billings, MT

The Details

Run, waddle, walk or wag! Come on down to Shiloh Conservation Area for a ½ mile stroll around the pond.

Meadowlark Brewery will provide all two-legged participants (ages 21+) with a post-race brew! Root beer and water will also be available.  

And don’t forget the pooch! All participating dogs will receive a wag-bag, errr swag-bag courtesy of Dee-O-Gee. 

Chief Joseph Uphill Run

• Monday, July 4 @ 6:30am | Thompson Park | Laurel, MT

The Details

The 25th Annual Chief Joseph Uphill Run on July 4th offers a 2-mile, 4-mile, or 8-mile run through the hills of Laurel. The race starts and ends at Thomson Park. Register by June 30th to guarantee your T-shirt size.

Packet Pickup

Saturday, July 2 @ 11:00am–4:00pm

• Laurel Chamber of Commerce, 108 E Main Street | Laurel, MT 

Sunday, July 3 @ 9:00am–4:00pm

• Laurel Chamber of Commerce, 108 E Main Street | Laurel, MT

The Chief Joseph Uphill Run benefits the SOW Ministries Summer Food Program, Laurel Public School Food Pantry, and Homeless Kid Bag Program.

Relay for Life

• Friday, July 8 @ 6pm | West High School | Billings, MT

The Details

The Beartooth Run

• Saturday, July 9 @ 8:00am | Beartooth Pass | Red Lodge, MT

The Details

Topping off at over 10,000 feet, the 53rd Annual Beartooth Run is one of the highest road races in the country!  Come run on the top of Beartooth Pass in a 5K or “10K at 10K” course.  Take in the stunning vistas and the famed rock spire, The Bear’s Tooth. 

Packet Pickup

Friday, July 8 @ 4:00pm–7:00pm

• Red Lodge Ales, 1445 Broadway Ave N | Red Lodge

Race Day packet pickup is also available for out of town racers.

The Beartooth Run supports the Carbon County Search and Rescue.  With the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Red Lodge’s backyard, even the most experienced outdoors people can run into trouble.  When things go wrong, the volunteer-based Carbon County Search and Rescue are there to help.

Island X Adventure Run

• Saturday, July 9 @ 9:00am | ZooMontana | Billings, MT

The Details

This isn’t just any run - it’s an Adventure Run!  Go over, under, and through natural and created obstacles on this 5K course. Water is involved, so don’t be afraid to get a little wet!  Island-themed costumes are highly recommended!

Following the 5K run/walk there is a FREE 400m Kids Run. 

Run solo or form a team!  Prizes awarded for the best Island Stylin’ Team, Fastest Team, and Biggest Team.  Register by June 15th to guarantee your T-shirt size.

Packet Pickup

Friday, July 8 @ 12:00pm-6:00pm

• The Family Tree Center, 2520 5th Avenue S | Billings

Saturday, July 9 @ 8:00am-8:45am

• ZooMontana, 2100 S Shiloh Road | Billings, MT 

All proceeds go to The Family Tree Center whose mission is to provide education and support to prevent child abuse and neglect, as well as enhance the well-being of all families in Yellowstone county and surrounding regions. 

Soaked Fun Run

• Friday, July 15 @ 5:15pm | Pioneer Park | Billings, MT

The Details

What better way to cool off on a hot summer’s day than the Big Sky State Games non-timed, two-mile Soaked Fun Run!  Did we mention you might get wet?!  No matter your age or pace, all are welcome to run through the foam stations, down the slip n’ slide, through the sprinklers, and dodge the water guns.  You can’t not laugh your way through the course.

Participants start in waves and everyone makes their way to the finish line at Daylis Stadium.  The Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies follow, kicking off Montana’s 37th Annual Olympic-style sports festival.  Food trucks, interactive booths, and music will be on site.  

Packet Pickup

Thursday, July 14 @ 3:00pm-6:00pm

• Transwestern Building #2, 490 N 31st Street | Billings, MT 

Out of Town Racers:

Friday, July 15 @ 3:00pm-5:30pm

• Pioneer Park (SE Corner near the Tennis Courts) | Billings, MT 

Big Sky State Games Road Race 

• Saturday, July 16 @ 7:00am | E Lauralee Lane | Laurel, MT

This is your chance to take part in the 37th Annual Big Sky State Games!  Choose from three road race distances: 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon.  The Start and Finish  take place on Wilcox Lane just off Thiel Road in Laurel.  Runners make their way along the Yellowstone River on River Road in this out-and-back course.

As a Big Sky State Games event, this is a qualifying sport for the State Games of America.  

Packet Pickup

Friday, July 15 @ 5:30pm-7:00pm

• Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies
• Daylis Stadium, 401 Grand Avenue | Billings, MT 59101

Quality of Life Run

• Saturday, August 6 @ 8am | Riverfront Park | Billings, MT

Hosted by the Billings Association of Realtors, this 2-mile run/walk or 5-mile run will take place at Riverfront Park. 

Packet Pickup

Thursday, August 4 & Friday, August 5 @ 12:00pm-6:00pm

• Billings Association of Realtors
• 2021 Overland Avenue | Billings, MT 59102

Created in 2004, the goal of The Quality of Life Run is to benefit organizations that are working to improve the quality of life of Billings' residents. This years’ event will benefit Big Sky Senior Services, providing home-based and low cost services to senior citizens in our region.

Rim Runner Mile

• Sunday, August 7 @ 8am | Lockwood High School | Lockwood, MT

The Details

This track race hosted by the Yellowstone Rim Runners is fun for the whole family!  Choose a timeslot and that will be your competition!  As with all Rim Runner events, runners and walkers of all speeds are welcome.  

If you’re not already a Yellowstone Rim Runner Member, now’s a great time to join the largest organized group of runners in Billings.  Member benefits include The Free 3 (free entries to three summer Yellowstone Rim Runner races), 15% off at Time Out Sports, and $1 off pints at Canyon Creek Brewing after group runs.

The Nitty Gritty Off Road Race

• Saturday, August 20 @ 7:30am | Red Lodge Mountain | Red Lodge, MT

The Details

Off road - need we say more? The Nitty Gritty Off Road Race promises one nitty, gritty, uphill, dirt road and single track trail run starting at the base of Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort.  Rally the troops and form a six, three, or two runner relay.  Or, if you’re gritty enough, tackle the Hot Lap, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon solo.  

Red Lodge Events is known for hosting Low Key, High Elevation pursuits.  The Nitty Gritty Off Road Race embodies this perfectly.  While the terrain is tough, everything else about it is lowkey.  Dogs are welcome and snacks and libations will be provided.  

BYOBS - Bring Your Own Bear Spray (required for every participant).

Packet Pickup

Please arrive 45 minutes before your start time for registration and a pre-race meeting.

• Teams: 9:00am
• Solo Full Marathon: 7:30am
• Solo Half Marathon: 11:00am
• Hot Lap: 2:30pm

The Nitty Gritty Off Road Race is so low key, it’s delighted to allow four-legged running companions to participate, on or off leash.  As such, Nitty Gritty has partnered with the Beartooth Humane Alliance, assisting the people and critters of Carbon and Stillwater counties.  Founded in 2006, the Beartooth Humane Alliance has helped hundreds of pets find forever homes, taught school children lessons on kindness and compassion, and assisted in spaying and neutering thousands of animals in our region.

Race for the Minds

• Sunday, August 21 @ 9am | Two Moon Park | Billings, MT

The Details

This inaugural fun run was created to support those living with Dementia or Alzheimers in our community and beyond. Choose to run/walk the 10K, 5K or 1-mile course at Two Moon Park in the Billings Heights.

Packet Pickup

Race for the Minds gives to the National Council of Dementia Minds, a nationally recognized non-profit whose mission is to support and educate those living with or caring for those with neurocognitive disorders.

Quitcherbitchen Trail Run

• Sunday, September 11 @ 8am | Phipps Park | Billings, MT

The Details 

Calling all trail runners - this one’s for you!  Come test your skills on the dirt trails of Billings’ Phipps Park.  Both novice and experienced runners will find the race for them.  Choose from a 2-mile, 4-mile, or 6-mile course – all of which will have your heart pumping!  

Don’t forget about the Oh Hell Bell Cash Giveaway!  The first (15) 6-mile racers and (15) 4-mile racers to reach the top of “The Beast” and ring the Oh Hell Bell will receive $25 CASH!  Not a gift card; real, cold hard cash! 

Great Masked Pumpkin Race

• Saturday, October 22 @ 11:30am | Riverfront Park | Billings, MT

The Details

A fun run like no other!  Put on your Halloween costume and run the 1-, 2-, or 3-mile course at Riverfront Park in Billings.  Once you walk half of your distance, pick out a pumpkin from the pile, and run back (with pumpkin!) to the finish line!  Yes! You get to keep your pumpkin!

Costumes, costumes, costumes: prizes will be awarded to the best individual costumes and family costumes.  Great door prizes and T-shirts for all!  

Packet Pickup

Saturday, October 22 @ 10:30-11:45am (Race Day)

• Riverfront Park, 8001 S Billings Blvd | Billings, MT 59101

The Great Masked Pumpkin Run will donate $2.00 for every registration to the Billings Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund.  This program provides youth in our community access to recreational programs for families who are unable to afford them.  These scholarships provide positive experiences and active and healthy lifestyles to our local youth.