4 running events in Great Falls, Montana

Welcome to the 46th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race

The health and safety of all who support the Ice Breaker Road Race is our primary consideration.

Join thousands of runners, joggers, and fitness walkers who enter the race each year. The five-mile road race offers a competitive format with a three-mile run offering both a competitive and recreational format. Register the entire family to take advantage of our special family rate.

Packet pickup starts Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Great Falls Convention Center located within the City of Great Falls Civic Center. Packet pickup will only be on Saturday the 26th or Sunday the 27th before your race (doors open at 9:00 AM Sunday).

A half marathon (13.1mile), 10k, 5k, 1 mile run/walk and 1/2 mile Kid's Dash on the River's Edge Trail in Great Falls, Montana.

Events start at Elks Riverside Park in Great Falls, MT - Park Drive North and 4th Avenue North.

The 13.1 marathon, 10k and 5k routes incorporate the park and River’s Edge Trail. All events start and end in front of the Tennis Courts at the blowup arch from competitive timing. 2025 event will NOT have the road of River Drive closed. This is new from 2023 event. Please park on the street or in a parking spot but do not run over cones and watch for runners.

The Kid’s run and 1-mile walk is the .5 mile loop around the park.

Packet Pickup is Friday 4:30-6pm at the Evergreen Mall 1301 11th Ave South in GF or race morning starting at 6:30am at the start line area of Elks riverside park.

Join us for the 11th Annual Dandelion Foundation Color Run. Race proceeds support the work of The Dandelion Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending child abuse and family violence. This is a great family friendly event!

• T-shirt and color packet for every registered participant

• No Pets Allowed

• Registration is only refundable if the event is cancelled

• Now offering competitive timing official results

Event details and schedule

Registration and packet pick-up: 10-11am, Saturday, June 6th Elks Riverside Park Pavilion.

Race: All races will begin near the Elks Riverside Park Pavilion. 1 mile and 5K races will be staggered slightly, but close enough together to accommodate families. Now offering competitive timing official results. It's a family friendly fundraising fun run!

NO PETS ALLOWED!

Suggestions:

• Plan to get colored!

• Leaf blowers availabe for post race clean up

• Throw an old blanket or some towels in your car for the drive home

• Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats recommended

• We use high quality nontoxic colored powder which will easily wash from most clothes and hair. Purchased through Color Blaze - Visit us at www.colorblaze.com #1 supplier of color powder for runs, festivals, color wars, parties, and more!!