The Shamrock Run

• Sunday, March 17 @ 1pm | Pioneer Park | Billings

THE DETAILS

The Yellowstone Rim Runners invite you to kick off your race season with a fun and casual 5K starting at Billings’ Pioneer Park. Kids ages 12 and under are invited to participate in a FREE, untimed 1-mile fun run.  Refreshments to follow. NEW THIS YEAR: Top Male and Female in the 5K each receive a $50 gift certificate to Time Out Sports! Don’t forget to wear green!

PACKET PICKUP

Saturday, March 16, 2024

• Time Out Sports | 11am-3pm

Sunday, March 17, 2024

• Pioneer Park | 11am

Sugar Rush

• Saturday, April 20 @ 10am | Big Horn County Fairgrounds | Hardin

THE DETAILS

Join One Health for the 7th annual Sugar Rush 5K run, 1-mile fun run or 1-mile walk and help make a healthy difference in the community!

The goal of the Sugar Rush is to raise awareness of the rapid growth of diabetes in the Big Horn County region.  In addition to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in the community, the fun run helps raise funds for prevention programs for at-risk diabetes patients as well as the Living Your Best Life with Diabetes program.  

Cycle to Soar: A Benefit for Eagle Mount

• Saturday, April 6 @ 8am | Billings Family YMCA | Billings

THE DETAILS

Join in the FUN and the FUNdraising! This inaugural cycling relay is all about raising funds and creating awareness.  Forty teams of six riders will ride in individual 20-mile heats on indoor stationary bikes. Each team must have a minimum of six team members, but for even more fun, you’re welcome to recruit more! Music, fun and festivities are guaranteed for all.

Cycle to Soar is a fundraiser for Eagle Mount Billings, a local non-profit that provides  adaptive year-round recreational activities for children and adults with disabilities. Let’s “Soar into Adventure!”

Run For Heaven’s Sake

• Sunday, May 18 @ 9am | Rimrock West Park | Billings, MT

THE DETAILS

The 13th Annual Run for Heaven’s Sake is a family-friendly event and community tradition. Lace up your shoes for a 5K starting at Billings’ Rimrock West Park. T-shirts and fun swag included with every registration.

All proceeds from this event benefit the Ramsey Keller Memorial.  The memorial started when the Keller Family’s precious daughter moved to heaven too soon. They became a nonprofit to help other families affected by the loss of a child. Their organization helps pay for the expenses of children’s funerals, taking that burden off of heartbroken families across the state.

PACKET PICKUP

Friday, May 17, 2024 @ 4-7pm

• Faith Chapel Church, 517 Shiloh Road

Montana Women’s Run

• Saturday, May 11 @ 8am | Downtown Billings | Billings, MT

THE DETAILS

A Mother’s Day Weekend tradition not to be missed! 

Grab all the ladies in your life and gather in downtown Billings for a 2-mile or 5-mile course.  Refreshments and awards ceremony to follow under Skypoint.

Don’t forget about the Getting Started Clinics!  These free clinics are offered on eight consecutive Mondays beginning in April at Pioneer Park.  Come run, walk and get started for Race Day.  No registration required for Getting Started Clinics, just show up (no dogs, please)!

Unable to make it to Billings on race day?  Virtual race options are available.

The Montana Women’s Run began in 1982 with just 200 registrants. Now in its 43nd year, tens of thousands have participated making it the largest running event for women in the state of Montana. To date, the Montana Women’s Run has helped raise over $1.7 million dollars used to promote health and fitness for women of all ages through exercise and education. 

PACKET PICKUP

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024

• 213 N 29th Street | 9am-6pm

Little Buzz Run

• Saturday, May 18 @ 12pm (TBD) | Pioneer Park | Billings

THE DETAILS

The Queen Bee Montana Marathon just got a little sweeter!  406 Race Series is excited to host the 2nd annual Little Buzz Run - a fun run just for kids!

Open to kids ages 3-11, little bees will swarm the grounds of Pioneer Park for a 1-mile, ½-mile or ¼-mile closed course.  All participants will receive a T-Shirt, finisher medal and post-race snacks!  

$2.00 from every registration will go to CASA of Yellowstone County, an organization committed to advocate for a safe and permanent home for abused and neglected children in our region.  

The Last Best Beer Run and 5K

• Saturday, May 18 @ 9:45am | Thirsty Street Brewing | Billings

THE DETAILS

Whether you choose to drink beer after the race or during the race is completely up to you!  

5K Run: No beer, all run, still a lot of fun!  Run past the beer stations and head straight to the finish line. 

Beer Run: Run the same course as the 5K but you’ll stop 8 to 10 times to enjoy a 4-ounce pour along the way.  Water will also be available at each beer station.  

All registered participants 21+ are invited to attend the afterparty, where more beer and food trucks will be available for purchase. Extra tickets to the themed afterparty may be purchased.  This year’s them: think Space Cowboy, Steve Miller Band, Firefly, Mandalorian, or John Wayne wannabe. It’s gonna be out of this world!

A portion of the proceeds from the Last Best Beer Run will benefit Billings Craft Beer Week.

PACKET PICKUP

Friday, May 17, 2024 @ 2-7pm

• Meadowlark Brewing | 3970 Pierce Pkwy

Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 8:30-9:45am

• Thirsty Street Brewing at the Garage | 2123 1st Ave N

Queen Bee Montana Marathon

• Sunday, May 19 @ 7am | Billings, MT

THE DETAILS

Come fly with the hive! 406 Race Series is thrilled to host the 44th running of the Montana Marathon.  Choose from the full marathon (a Boston qualifier!), half marathon, 10K or 5K distances and buzz through Billings with runners from all over the country!

Marathoners will first catch the shuttle to Molt, Montana and will fly their way through open prairie, rolling hills, and a welcoming 1,000-foot decline in elevation making it one of the fastest courses in the country.  

The Half Marathon distance has been selected once again by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) as the State Championship Race. Additional age group awards will be given by RRCA for the top performing Half Marathon runners at the Montana Marathon.

Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K runners will be shuttled to their respective starts.  Those running the 5K must provide their own transportation to the Rose Park starting line. Race organizers will provide buses for the 5K participants to get back to Rose Park after the race.

Enjoy refreshments, food trucks, music, a photobooth, door prizes and awards at the Pioneer Park finish area.  406 Race Series promises great swag, amazing finisher gifts and wicked fun!

Beast Pacing will be on the Marathon and Half Marathon course! Beast Pacing provides pacers for events all over the United States and while they are professionals, they have FUN while helping runners reach their goals.  Whether it’s a Boston qualifying time you’re looking for, a new PR or you just want someone to run with, they are there to help!

In addition to sponsoring the YMCA’s youth programs, the Queen Bee Montana Marathon also supports the Montana Amature Sports Sanford-Gall Scholarship program.  

PACKET PICKUP

Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 12-4pm

• MSU-Billings Alterowitz Gymnasium | 1500 University Drive, Billings

Walk MS

• Saturday, May 4 @ 9am | St. John's Pavilion | Billings

The Details

Lace up and join this 1- or 3-mile walk/run for a great cause! Whether you live with MS, love someone who does, or are part of the wider community, you can proudly display your role in the movement and be celebrated for the important part you play. 

Whether you join a team, fundraise, or simply walk, everyone at Walk MS plays an important role.  There is no registration fee or fundraising minimum, however those who raise $100 or more earn an exclusive Walk MS T-shirt for their hard work and dedication. Together we are stronger! 

Montana Firefighters Memorial Run

• Friday, June 7 @ 7pm | 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.

Want to show your support, but don’t want to run? Register for the Fire Buff T-Shirt Division; all the swag and none of the sweat!

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

June 4 & 5, 2024 @ 5-7pm

• Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 215 W 1st | Laurel, MT

June 6 @ 5-6pm

• Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 215 W 1st | Laurel, MT

Kids Dash n’ Pedal 

• Saturday, June 22 @ 12pm | Shiloh Conservation Area | Billings, MT

The Kids Dash ‘n Pedal is back! We're calling all kids ages 3-10 to join us for a heart-pumping, wheel-spinning adventure on our safe, closed duathlon race course. Whether they're on a trike, bike with trainers, or a two-wheeler, it's time to pump those tires, lace up those shoes, and race to the finish line! T-shirt, finisher medal and post-race treats for all racers.

The Details

We will start the race in waves of 3-4 children according to ability.

• Mini Dash ‘n Pedal (Ages 3-5)
• Bike ½ mile, Run ¼ mile
• Dash ‘n Pedal (Ages 5-10)
• Run ¼ mile, Bike 1.08 mile, Run ¼ mile

Packet Pickup

Saturday, June 22 (Race Day) 11:15am

• Shiloh Conservation Area, 1132 Shiloh Rd | Billings, MT

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED

Heart and Sole Run 

• Saturday, June 15 @ 7:45am | Billings, MT

All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate in the 45th 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.

All racers will run to the finish line 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 8:00am-11:00am and is FREE and open to the public.  Make your Father’s Day weekend one to remember!

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

Packet Pickup

Thursday, June 13 @ 2pm-6pm OR Friday, June 14 @ 10am-6pm 

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

Saturday, June 15 @ 6:30am-8:00am (OUT-OF-TOWN ATHLETES ONLY)

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

Run Paddle Run 

• Sunday, June 23 @ 10am | Lake Elmo State Park | Billings, MT 

The Details

The 406 Race Series is thrilled to partner with Big Sky State Games to offer the inaugural 406 Run Paddle Run event. Grab your kayak or stand up paddle board for this super fun sprint course. Run 1.5 miles, paddle 800 meters, then run another 1.5 miles. This family friendly, novice to experienced event all takes place within Lake Elmo State Park in Billings. No worrying about vehicle traffic at this event!

You can even form a team of two or three!  Don’t like the water? No worries, try the 5K-only event!

Kayaks and Paddle Board can be placed in the transition area between 8:00am-9:00am. Parking is available on the upper lot of the park. Life vests are required

The 406 Race Series is thrilled to partner with Big Sky State Games once again by offering 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. Don’t want to do it alone? Grab your buddies and form a team!

Packet Pickup

Sunday, June 23 @ 8am-9am (Race Day)

• Lake Elmo State Park

Tour de Fleur

• Saturday, June 8 @ 9:00am | Shiloh Conservation Area | Billings, MT

This cycling event celebrating Spring and the joy of bicycling is not to be missed! Don’t ride? No problem! Runners and walkers are welcome to join in on the fun, too!

The Long Ride (15-20 miles) will leave at 11:00am and the Short Ride (2.5 miles) will leave at 11:15am. Be sure to catch the pre-ride festivities and fashion show starting at 9:00am.  

Post-race food, ice cream and brews will be available at the end.

Perhaps the best and most notable part of the Tour de Fleur are the decorated bicycles! Craft your own or visit the bike decorating booth and give your bike some flair. Prizes are awarded for best decorated bike, matching family, matching couple, fastest long rider and best ensemble (matching bike and rider). Fun!

The Tour de Fleur is hosted by Billings TrailNet, a grass-roots organization whose mission is to promote a complete, community-wide trail system in Billings. Proceeds for this event benefit the Billings trail system.

Stillwater Run & Ride

• Info still to come

THE DETAILS

Harvest Kids Family Fun 5K

• Info still to com

Chief Joseph Uphill Run

• Thursday, July 4 @ 6:30am | Thomson Park | Laurel, MT

The Details

The 27th 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 Thompson Park. Register by June 30th to guarantee your T-shirt size.

Packet Pickup

Tuesday, July 2 @ 11:00am–4:00pm

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

Wednesday, 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.

The Beartooth Run

• Saturday, July 6 @ 8:00am | Beartooth Pass | Red Lodge, MT

The Details

Topping off at over 10,000 feet, the 55th Annual Beartooth Run is one of the highest road races in the country!  Come run on the top of Beartooth Pass in a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon.  Take in the stunning vistas and the famed rock spire, The Bear’s Tooth. 

All ages and abilities are welcome. For everyone’s safety, absolutely no dogs or strollers on the course (but they can cheer you on at the finish line!).  Not a runner? Feel free to walk the 5K race!

Packet Pickup

Friday, July 5 @ 5:00pm–7:30pm

• 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.

Soaked Fun Run

• Friday, July 19 @ 5:15pm | Pioneer Park | Billings, MT

The Details

What a 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 your 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 will start in waves and everyone will make their way to the finish line at Daylis Stadium. The Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies will follow, kicking off Montana’s 39th Annual Olympic-style sports festival. Food trucks, interactive booths and music will be on site.  

Packet Pickup

Thursday, July 18 @ 3:00pm-6:00pm

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

Out of Town Racers:

Friday, July 19 @ 3:00pm-5:30pm

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

Big Sky State Games Road Race 

• Saturday, July 20 @ 7:00am | E Lauralee Lane | Laurel, MT

This is your chance to take part in the 38th Annual Big Sky State Games, Montana’s Olympic-style sports festival! Choose from three road race distances: 5K, 10K or Half Marathon. The Start and Finish will take place on Wilcox Lane just off Thiel Road in Laurel. Runners will 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 19 @ 5:30pm-7:00pm

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

Quality of Life Run

• Info TBD

Prospector’s 50K and 30K

• TBD

The Nitty Gritty Off Road Race

• TBD

Run for HER 5K/10K

• TBD

The HER Campaign is a local non profit organization committed to helping HER heal, grow and find purpose through residential programs, empowerment and advocacy for survivors of human trafficking. According to the HER Campaign, tens of thousands of women are victims of human trafficking each year and few survivors receive long term residential care, which can result in high rates of re-victimization. HER Campaign supports recovery by offering up to two years of safe housing, at no charge to the resident, with 24/7 staffing support, substance abuse recovery, counseling, life coaching, and employment training.

Red Lodge Fun Run for Charities

• TBD

Since its inception, the Red Lodge Fun Run for Charities has raised over $3.3 million for nonprofit organizations in Carbon County. From the arts, historic preservations, youth, the outdoors and community health and safety - there is a reason to run for everyone! 

Montana Warrior Run

• TBD

Whistle Pig Adventure Race

• TBD

Proceeds for the Whistle Pig Adventure Race benefit the Beartooth Recreational Trails Association whose mission is to support non-motorized travel in the Red Lodge area.  

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

• TBD

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is held annually in over 600 communities nationwide. All funds raised further the care, support, and research of the Alzheimer’s Association.

CASA 0.5K

• TBD

Scrub Run

• TBD

The Scrub Run benefits RiverStone Health’s literacy program, RiverStone Reads. Each year the foundation donates thousands of books to its families in an effort to spark the joy of reading at home. Come run, walk, or stroll while promoting literacy and school readiness to children in our own community.

Out of the Darkness Yellowstone Valley Walk

• Info to come

The Yellowstone Valley Walk is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and takes places in cities across the nation. The walk raises awareness and much needed funds to send the message that suicide is preventable and that no one is alone.  

Saturday Live Fun Run

• Info to come

The Billings Education Foundation provides books, science materials, technology, instruments, and so much more to Billings Public Schools.

The Global Impact Trek

• TBD

The Global Impact Trek is hosted by Global Village Fair Trade, a nonprofit Fair Trade organization and gift shop that began in 1987 by three local Billings’ women who wanted to support people in other countries. They currently support over 40,000 artisans and farmers in over 40 developing countries worldwide. 

Great Masked Pumpkin Race

• TBD

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.  

Run! Turkey Run!

• TBD

Run! Turkey Run! has one simple mission: to outrun hunger in our community. The race proceeds are divided among the following charities helping to combat food insecurities in Billings: Meals on Wheels program of the Adult Resource Alliance, Family Service, Inc, The Billings Backpack Program of the Billings Education Foundation, The MSU Billings Yellowjacket Emergency Pantry and the Rocky Mountain College Bear Cupboard.

Red Lodge Turkey Trot

• TBD

Donations for BareTooth Cupboards, Carbon County’s Food Bank, can be made on the event’s registration page. All gifts are welcome and no amount is too small.