11 events in Billings, Montana

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• The Last Best Beer Run and 5k [facebook.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:55 AM

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  THE EVENTS:

  5k Run: No beer, all run. This will be the first wave that starts right at 9:55am. Run past all the beer stations and get to the finish line without stopping! Don't worry, your race entry...

  THE EVENTS:

  5k Run: No beer, all run. This will be the first wave that starts right at 9:55am. Run past all the beer stations and get to the finish line without stopping! Don't worry, your race entry still gets you into the after party if you are over 21! We are limiting the NO BEER 5K to 300 People.

  Beer Run: Same course as 5k Run. This will be run in multiple waves! Starting with an "Elite Wave" at 10:00am. You'll drink between 8 and 10 4-ounce pours of beer along the way. Water will be available at each beer station, and bathrooms will be available near the halfway mark! The BEER RUN 5K is limited to 500 people.

  There will be two Cartoons and Video Games themed items hidden on the course and one hidden at the after party. Bring one to the Race Director and you will win a prize!

  Costume Contest: Cartoons and Video Games Themed. Come as Elmer Fudd and chase that wascawwy wabbit to the finish line or help Ash Ketchum catch all the beer stops on his way to the becoming the best beer runner from Pallet Town. Bonus points for combining cartoons/video games with beer! (Yogi Beer, Sonic the Hophog, etc).

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  Michelle's Pantry

  Tis the season for amazing craft beer, themed runs, and awesome events. The 2026 Billings Craft Beer Week will take place Sunday, May 10th through Saturday May 16th. There will be events throughout the week with the Last Best Beer Run rounding out the week! Participants can win awesome prizes by visiting multiple breweries, and don’t forget to download the Billings Brew Pass to log all of your brewery stops and win a Brew Trail limited run t-shirt! It’s only available during the week’s festivities and while supplies last.

  Learn more: https://www.visitbillings.com/blog/arts-culture-events/2025-craft-beer-week

  T-Shirt Deadline: April 30th. Shirts will be ordered on May 1st. We will be ordering extra, but you will not be guaranteed your preferred size after this date!

  NO REFUNDS

  Your Bib:

  This is your entry into your correct wave. You pick your wave at packet pickup. Once a wave fills up, there are no exceptions. We do not want the beer stops getting too crowded.

  Bibs 1-100 are the 5k (No Beer) Participants: 9:55am Start Time

  Bibs 101-150 are the Elite Wave and Wave 1: 10:00am Start Time

  Bibs 201-250 are Wave 2: 10:02am Start Time

  Bibs 301-350 are Wave 3: 10:04am Start Time

  Bibs 401-450 are Wave 4: 10:06am Start Time

  Bibs 501-550 are Wave 5: 10:08am Start Time

  Bibs 601-650 are Wave 6: 10:10am Start Time

  Bibs 701-750 are Wave 7: 10:12am Start Time

  Bibs 801-850 are Wave 8: 10:14am Start Time

  Course Safety Rules:

  Through the main part of downtown (see course map below), you will be running on the sidewalks, this is because 1st Ave and Montana Ave are state routes and cannot be fully shutdown. We will have officers at each of these busy intersections along with a volunteer directing you and traffic. We are here to run and drink delicious beer in a safe manner! Once you leave Thirsty Street Brewing's beer stop, the road is yours. Stay close to the bike lane marked by cones!

  You will have 8 beers to drink on the course, and all in the first 2 miles! Once you run through the back gates of Dehler, we'll have some beer ready for you as well as snacks/treats from Michelle's Pantry.

  After Party:

  This is a beer fest style after party. Beer will start flowing at 10:30am. More beer will be ready as soon as breweries finish up on the race course. We are guests of Dehler Park, please be considerate of the Billings Mustangs who will be practicing on the field. Also, lets keep the area clean so we can keep coming back. Moving the finish line to Dehler Park is a great privilege.

  2.5 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk

  Billings, Montana, 59101, United States
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• 15th Annual Run for Heaven's Sake 2026 [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, May 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  REMINDER! Race Day Sunday, May 17, 2026

  We are so excited for year FIFTEEN! Thanks for joining us!

  RACE TIME: 9:00 am

  Packet Pick Up TBD

  Course Description:

  5K: https://us.mapometer.com/running/route_5019730.html

  5k Run

  I 90;US 212, Billings, Montana, 59106, United States
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• Queen Bee Montana Marathon [finishers.com]
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  Sun, May 31, 2026

  5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run

  Billings, Montana, United States
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• Heart & Sole Race 2026 [heartandsolerace.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 7:45 AM

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  Join us for our 47th Annual Heart & Sole Race in Billings, MT (10K, 5K, 2-Mile). There will be a live race and a virtual option, too! The 10K will be the RRCA State Championship.

  Proceeds go towards...

  Join us for our 47th Annual Heart & Sole Race in Billings, MT (10K, 5K, 2-Mile). There will be a live race and a virtual option, too! The 10K will be the RRCA State Championship.

  Proceeds go towards the Billings YMCA Annual Campaign and Billings TrailNet for improving the Billings trail system.

  Packet Pick-up and late registration are at Scheels on Friday, June 19. Please see the website for more details.

  Special details: 5K and 2 Mile start near St. Vincent Healthcare at Grandview Park in Billings, MT. 10k start is St. Francis Catholic School, 2202 Colton Blvd . All races finish at Dehler Park, home of the Billings Mustangs.

  Go to https://heartandsolerace.org/ for more information.

  2 Miles 5k 10k Run Trail Virtual

  1233 N 30th St, Billings, Montana, 59101, United States
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• Rock the Run 5k and 1Mile/Walk Fun Run [pompeyspillar.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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  Kick off a crisp September morning at Pompey’s Pillar with the 2026 Rock the Run 5K and our newly added 1‑Mile Fun Run/Walk! The 5K is officially RRCA‑qualified, making it a great choice for...

  Kick off a crisp September morning at Pompey’s Pillar with the 2026 Rock the Run 5K and our newly added 1‑Mile Fun Run/Walk! The 5K is officially RRCA‑qualified, making it a great choice for competitive runners and community athletes alike. The 1‑mile option offers a relaxed, family‑friendly way to join the fun—perfect for walkers, first‑timers, and anyone who wants to support the Pillar at their own pace. Every registration helps preserve and promote the history and programs of Pompey’s Pillar National Monument. Lace up, enjoy the scenery, and be part of a meaningful community tradition.

  1 Miles 5k 1Mile Fun Run Run Walk

  Billings, Montana, 59102, United States
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• Run For Jimmy 5k / 1 Mile Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  September is Suicide Awareness Month & Addiction Recovery Month. Jimmy was an avid prayer runner who ran for his recovery and it also helped him with his own silent struggle with his mental health....

  September is Suicide Awareness Month & Addiction Recovery Month. Jimmy was an avid prayer runner who ran for his recovery and it also helped him with his own silent struggle with his mental health. Run For Jimmy 5k / 1 Mile Walk is not only in remembrance to our beloved running brother but to raise awareness of suicide rate realities in our communities and how it is strongly tied to addiction struggles.

  This event will be a chip timed 5k run and an untimed 1 mile walk. The event will take place in the nearest parking lot East of the Airport Roundabout of Billings, MT. Click our Location link for precise location.

  There will be T-shirts available to handout at the day of the event on a first come first serve basis. There will be a race bib pickup day on Friday September 19, 2025 at the small shelter at South Park, Billings, MT from 12pm to 1:45pm. Bibs can also be picked up on the event day morning from 7:30am to 8:45am. Please come early to avoid long line wait on event day.

  This year we are taking optional donations. Thank you!

  #RunForJimmy #MentalHealthIsSacred #RunDNC

  1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  1901 Terminal Cir, Billings, Montana, 59105, United States
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• Montana Marathon [406raceseries.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  Opportunity Bank of Montana presents the 46th running of the Montana Marathon!!

  The Montana Marathon course is one of the fastest and most scenic in the region, making it a favorite for runners...

  Opportunity Bank of Montana presents the 46th running of the Montana Marathon!!

  The Montana Marathon course is one of the fastest and most scenic in the region, making it a favorite for runners chasing personal bests or a Boston Qualifier. Starting high on the rolling plains outside Billings in the small town of Molt, the route follows a gradual downhill descent (1,000' Net Drop) into the Magic City, showcasing wide-open skies, mountain views, and the beauty of Big Sky Country. This Point-to-Point race will have you picking up the 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K runners along the way; adding to the energy as you approach the finish line in downtown Billings.

  • The Montana Marathon is famous for being a FAST and beautiful Boston qualifier course! While the first ten miles feature scenic rolling green hills, the final 16 treat you to a loss of 1,000 vertical feet. YouTube Video of the course: Montana Marathon Course

  • Marathon racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking Lot.

  o Shuttles Load up at 5:30AM. The Last shuttle will depart at 6:00AM

  • The Marathon starts at 7:00am

  • Marathon cut-off time: 6.5 hrs (16 min mile) Course Closes at 1:30 pm

  • Walkers are not allowed to start early.

  • The Half Marathon was selected again by Road Runners Club of America as the Montana State Championship Race!

  • Additional awards will be given by RRCA. YouTube Video of course: Montana Marathon Half Course

  • Please note there is NO parking at the Half Marathon start and racers will be required to take the shuttle.

  o Half Marathon racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking lot.

  Half Marathon will begin loading buses at ~6:45AM. The last shuttle leaves at 7:15AM

  • The Half Marathon begins at 8:00AM

  • Course Closes at 1:30 pm

  • The 10K starts at the Rimrock West Park and finishes at Pioneer Park

  • Check out the course on our YouTube Video: 10K Course

  • 10K racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking lot.

  o 10K Runners will begin loading at 8:30AM. The last shuttle leaves at 9:00AM.

  • The 10K starts at 9:30AM

  • The 5K Starts at Rose Park and finishes at Pioneer Park.

  • Check out this flat course on our YouTube Video: 5K Course

  • 5K Racers will need to drive to the start line. We have YMCA buses available to shuttle you back to your car after the race.

  o Post-Race shuttles will go every 15 minutes from Senior High School Parking lot to Rose Park. First shuttle is at 10:45. The last shuttle back to Rose Park is at 12:00pm

  Finisher Medals for all participants.

  F/M Age Group Awards: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

  F/M Overall Awards: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

  IMPORTANT NOTES: For the safety of all participants:

  • Strollers are not permitted on the Marathon or Half Marathon Courses.

  • Dogs are not permitted on any of the race courses.

  • The course is marked well, but it is open to traffic.

  • There will be volunteers at most intersections.

  • Please remain on the right side of the road, unless otherwise directed. Because the course is open to traffic, we recommend that all participants wear bright colored clothing to improve visibility. Music devices and earbuds/earphones are strongly discouraged.

  • If you decide to leave the course, please let a staff or volunteer know so we don’t wonder where you are.

  Packet Pick-up Information -

  Where: TBD

  When: Saturday, September 19th

  Times: 12:00 - 5:00pm

  ONLY OUT OF TOWN Participants who did not make it to the packet pick up on Saturday will be allowed to pick up Race Gear on Race Day

  Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K: | Time: 5:15am - 7:30am | Senior High School Parking Lot behind school

  5K: Time: 8:00am - 9:00am | Rose Park by Pool Parking Area

  PORTAPOTTIES

  • We understand the urge to go before, during and after a race. We want all of our runners to be comfortable along the course.

  • Portapotties will be available at these locations:

  • Bus loading area at Senior High School parking lot

  • The start of each race

  • Approximately miles 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24

  • Finish line at Pioneer Park.

  5k 10k 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Marathon Run Walk

  Parkhill Dr & Third St W, Billings, Montana, 59101, United States
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• Montana Cup [montanacup.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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  The Montana Cup cross-country meet offers an exploration of Montana’s magnificent open spaces. It is not a road race, nor is it an ultra-endurance trail run; it's a team event, which brings together...

  The Montana Cup cross-country meet offers an exploration of Montana’s magnificent open spaces. It is not a road race, nor is it an ultra-endurance trail run; it's a team event, which brings together runners from all of Montana’s regions for competition, racing across country, for the glory of claiming a “traveling trophy” – the Montana Cup.

  The Montana Cup’s underlying mission is to unite the state’s widespread runners & running communities, to foster continued training & racing among Montana runners of all ages, and to leave each participant thinking ... "that course was excellent, exciting & beautiful!"

  RACE DAY SCHEDULE (2026)

  10:30 Check-in / packet-pickup opens

  11:45 National Anthem

  12:00 Women's Race

  1:00 Men's Race

  2:00 Awards & Refreshments

  This year’s race is hosted by Yellowstone Rim Runners, with Co-Race Directors Christina Dalton and Will Plowman at the helm.

  5k Run Trail Ultra

  Billings, Montana, 59101, United States
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  Sun, Nov 08, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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  Billings Parks and Recreation is hosting a 2k and a 5k run/walk in Mountview Cemetery. All run proceeds will support veteran funeral services in Mountview Cemetery's Veteran section, and maintenance...

  Billings Parks and Recreation is hosting a 2k and a 5k run/walk in Mountview Cemetery. All run proceeds will support veteran funeral services in Mountview Cemetery's Veteran section, and maintenance of our Veterans sections.

  2k Race starts at 12:00 and the 5k Race starts at 1:00pm

  PACKET PICK UP 10:30-12:30 near the start/finish line

  First 150 to sign-up are guaranteed to receive a race shirt. Sign-up by September 6th, 2024, to ensure we have your desired size.

  Parking area will be provided in section 15 of Mountview Cemetery. Enter the cemetery through the back gate on Industrial Ave. All other cemetery entrances will be blocked off.

  • Finisher Swag awarded at the Finish Line!!

  • Every participant will be entered for door prizes

  • Be the in the first 150 registrants to ensure you receive a race shirt

  2k 5k Run Walk

  1704 Central Avenue, Billings, Montana, 59102, United States
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