31 running, cycling, and fun run events in Missoula, Montana

The focus is on fun, adventure, skill development, and building confidence through skiing.

Welcome to the Ice Badgers Nordic Ski Team!

We are a youth ski team based in Missoula, MT. The season runs January 5th - Feb 25th. We practice at the UM Golf Course, Pattee Canyon, and Lubrecht Experimental Forrest. We have 4 groups:

1. Ice Badgers Juniors - Wednesdays - January 7 - February 25th - 4-5:15pm - 6-10yr

2. Ice Badgers - Mondays/Wednesdays - January 5th - February 25th - 5:30-7pm - 10-18yr

3. Ice Badgers Adults - Mondays/Wednesdays - January 5th - February 25th - 5:30-7pm

4. Ice Badgers IBEX Travel Race Team - Practice starts 11/3 - Follows JNQ schedule - 4-6 days a week

ICE BADGERS JUNIORS

• 8 Wednesday practices

• Ice Badger hat

• Learn to ski, learn to race

• Snacks and drinks

• Ask about getting under 6

ICE BADGERS 10-18

• 16 Practices

• Ice Badger top

• Snack and drinks

• Head Coach = Shaun Radley

• Assistant Coach = Abby Wiggin

ICE BADGERS IBEX RACE TEAM

• 40+ Practices

• Snack and drinks

• Coaching at all JNQ, and waxing (free wax)

• Travel logistics

• Shop discounts

• Head Coach = Orion Berryman

• Assistant Coach = Shaun Radley

ICE BADGERS ADULTS WHATS INCLUDED

• 16 Practices

• Learn to ski, learn to race, fitness through skiing and fun

• Be on a team

• Snacks and drinks

• Head Coach = Jeff Bookwalter

• Head Coach = Ruby Zitzer

PRACTICE CONCEPT:

Practice will always have a group chat and game and snack, followed by getting with your smaller animal groups and working on the skill of the practice or getting after the adventure ski! We will always end with a chat and coco. Teams are important, they keep athletes engaged. We will continue to push the team while working on individual skier development within their smaller groups.

BADWAX

"Missoula Traditional 500km Ski Club"

To officially get ready for the Badwax 500 Challenge please register above. We'll provide access to your email and a t shirt if you get 500km. This challenge is spreadsheet based.

NEW! BADWAX Weekday Race Series

Welcome to the 1st annual Badwax Race Series. A fun way to stay fit, see friends, and test your skiing! Fun formats, and beginner friendly for folks just starting out. Go for the age group series and golden bib or just party!

SCHEDULE

• 1/21 Wednesday RACE UM Golf Course 4:30pm and 6pm Nordic Dance Invitational dryland Fitness 5k

• 1/28 Wednesday RACE UM Golf Course 4:30pm and 6pm Adult Swim Classic Race

• 2/4 Wednesday RACE Lubrecht 4:30pm and 6pm Triple K

• 2/11 Wednesday RACE Lubrecht 4:30pm and 6pm Follow Your Heart Skiathlon

• 2/18 Wednesday RACE Pattee Canyon 4:30pm and 6pm Randy Beckner Memorial Ski Race

• 2/25 Wednesday RACE Lubrecht 4:30pm and 6pm E Loop Challenge

WHERE:

• Lubrecht Experiment Forest, 38689 MT-200, Greenough, MT 59823. 25 miles outside of Missoula to the East on Hwy 200. You take the turn off the highway and go right at the split. The normal Lubrecht ski parking. Race HQ and start/finish will be at the Champions Loop and in the pavilion.

• UM Golf Course, 515 South Ave E, Missoula, MT 59801, Iron Griz side

• Pattee Canyon Recreation Area, race starts at lower gate

FORMAT:

• 6 weeks of racing!

• All abilities welcome.

• 12 and under at 4:30pm.

• Everyone Else 6:30pm

• Series Scoring, drop one, 20, 19, 18, ect

• Categories: 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, Party

Camp Māk-A-Dream is a 501c3 non-profit organization that relies on funds donated - and raised - by generous individuals. Many people who have either been a participant or volunteer in the past, experienced cancer in their own lives, or find fulfillment through helping others contribute towards making Camp's cost-free programs possible by raising funds for our organization.

Camp Māk-A-Dream is located in western Montana but draws participants and volunteers from all across the U.S. and even abroad. Since opening its doors in 1995, Camp has welcomed over 10,000 individuals diagnosed with, or affected by, cancer. Each week of camp is provided cost-free to participants and relies in great part to the generous support of invididual donors like YOU!

Whether it's running in the Boston Mararthon, holding a virtual event, choosing to use a birthday, anniversary or milestone event to raise funds for a charitable cause...it all adds up and makes a week at Camp Māk-A-Dream possible for hundreds of deserving people each year.

Thank you for considering a gift to one of our Camp Māk-A-Dream ambassadors....they are part of our extended Camp family and could not do this work without their efforts and your donations.

What: Women-Specific Strength and Conditioning Classes

Where: Endurance Physio

When: Tuesday & Thursday, 6:15-7:15 pm; January - February

Cost: $15/class for MT Alpha Members, $18 non-members (Discount taken automatically at checkout through RunSignUp) + $1 processing fee. Paid monthly

12 people max

Option to come once a week or twice weekly (only Tuesday, only Thursday or Tues & Thurs).

Open to all women, transgender and non-binary people who are comfortable in a group class that centers the experiences of women.

Build strength and endurance this winter with a women-specific fitness class designed for those starting an exercise routine or seeking to enhance their existing activities. The class covers proper form for strength-focused exercises, incorporating rotational, core, and explosive movements to foster power and endurance. All exercises can be modified, and experienced trainers lead the classes. Limited space available; secure your spot promptly as classes will fill quickly.

It's winter! Let's skate ski*! (*if there's snow!!)

Both clinics will be held at the UM Golf Course.

Join us for a beginner skate ski lesson and ski around the golf course for an off-season community event. Our wonderful MT Alpha Member, Jenny Helm, will be leading both of these clinics. January clinic is for first time skiers, February clinic is for "2nd season" skiers.

Please bring a headlamp, as it may get dark and if you're loving it, you're gonna wanna stay and ski.

This FREE event is for current Alpha members only. Clinic is snow-dependent. We'll reach out to registrants if we need to cancel based on lack of snow or poor snow quality for skating.

Run Wild Missoula is pleased to bring you the Heart Throb 5K, Gay 80's Edition, fueled by love!

Wear anything 80s themed, rainbow, or just plain fabulous! From a small accessory or a full head to toe outfit - and you could win a prize for best dressed! Group outfits encouraged!

A portion of this year’s race proceeds will go to The Center. The Center is an open, affirming environment for peoples of all sexual orientations and gender identity expressions. The Center fosters safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for community members to focus on identity development, self-care, empowerment, leadership development, and overall wellness.

This will be a great day to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and individual expression of truth. Let’s get together and embrace that LOVE IS LOVE!

→ MORE RACE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE

Winter is the perfect time to learn how to care for your bike and ensure it’s in top shape for the riding season ahead. We’re hosting a series of clinics focused on bike maintenance and bike fitting, led by experts from our local cycling community. Whether you're looking to fine-tune your drop bar fit, improve your suspension, or learn essential maintenance skills-- we’ve got you covered!

2026 Clinics:

Suspension Clinic at Big Sky Bikes– Learn how to set up and maintain your suspension for the best ride.

Maintenance Clinic at Hellgate Cyclery– Keep your bike in top condition with basic to advanced repair tips.

Virtual option available! Sign up for google meet link

This is a great opportunity to bring any bike-related questions you’ve been meaning to ask. Don’t miss out—register now to reserve your spot!

The MT Alpha Race Team is open to riders of all bike disciplines: mountain, gravel, road, cyclocross, enduro, and anyone excited about pinning on a number. Our goal is to create a supportive, inclusive environment where women and non-binary riders can challenge themselves, grow their skills, and show up confidently on start lines across the region.

Whether it’s your first race season or your fifteenth, you belong here.

What We Ask From Race Team Members

To keep our community strong, connected, and moving forward together, team members commit to:

1. Racing a minimum of five race days throughout the season (any discipline)

2. Volunteering at least twice during the year

3. One of these volunteer events will likely be a local music event fundraiser (details coming soon)

4. Maintaining at least a Basic MT Alpha membership

These commitments help us build visibility in the community, support the club’s programming, and ensure we can continue empowering riders of all levels.

What Race Team Members Receive

As part of the MT Alpha Race Team, you’ll enjoy a variety of perks designed to support your training, racing, and community involvement:

• Discount on Skratch nutrition products

• Free or discounted team jersey

• Team support at key races (based on the race team schedule)

• $200 off a bike fit with Ascend Sports Medicine during the winter months

• Monthly team rides (1 minimum during the season April - September), plus skills and training opportunities

• The chance to serve as a leader and mentor for riders who are new, “race curious,” or just building confidence

• The satisfaction of knowing that more women+ and non-binary athletes will be on start lines in 2026 because of your presence and example

Why Join the Race Team?

Beyond the perks, the MT Alpha Race Team is about showing up for yourself and for each other. We’re here to make racing more accessible, more fun, and more welcoming — because the more representation we have at start lines, the more the cycling community grows and changes for the better.

If you’re ready to ride up to a start line, support your teammates, and help shape the next generation of riders, we’d love to have you on the team.

Kick off St. Patrick's Day with Run Wild Missoula and Run for the Luck of It!

Racing options: 7 miles, 5K or the 400 Meter Kid's Dash!

All paid participants receive chip timing, a custom designed pint glass, a post-race beer and a hot snack! (Kid-friendly beverages provided as well).

RWM Members receive a $3.00 discount towards registration! Sign up here!

View the 7 Mile Course Map Here

View the 5K Course Map Here

This race takes place in Missoula, in March. What does that mean for participants? It means you never know what kind of weather we're going to have or what the weather will decide to drop on the streets as it passes through (i.e., snow sleet, rain, etc.). Be prepared for potentially slippery surfaces, potholes (watch for puddles), uneven surfaces, and loose sand and gravel! We will include more specific recommendations in accordance with the weather in our pre-race notes email, the day before the race.

After your 5k or 7 miler, join us inside the Culinary Building for some post-race food and beverage!

Back for 2026 by unpopular demand, the Missoula Beer Mile returns!

Do you make bad choices? Are you maybe susceptible to peer pressure? Have you never understood why Tuesday Track is not also a Thirsty Thursday? If that sounds like you, you should come out to the Missoula Beer Mile! With official timing and scoring via FinishLynx - the same system used at the legendary Hayward Field - but run on a dirt track to keep things fitting for a race in Montana.

The festivities will start at 6:45, with races starting at 7:00 or whenever the race director thinks it's time to start. Then for folks who are still standing, a trip to Flippers for Rainiers on the race director.

Stick around after the mile for a cigarette 400 - run one lap all out while finishing a cigarette of choice in memory of Koby Pederson. He's not dead yet, but we still will all burn a drunk heater to lock back in to hit the bars and honor the founder of Missoula Run Club.

Don't drink beer? Think N/A beer is a cop out? We've got a division for you - drink 5% regulation beer-mile beers, Athletic Brewing, Kombucha, Cream Soda, La Croix, anything really - just come with 4 of them and racing flats and good vibes.

Events are free to run, but BYOB. If you're too broke for a six pack, shoot the RD an email for an application to the diversity scholarship.

Epic World Record Attempt: The Longest Indoor Box Lacrosse Game in Missoula, Montana!

Join the Shootout for Soldiers and Brown Bear Lacrosse Academy for an an unforgettable endurance challenge as local players, coaches, and enthusiasts team up to shatter the Guinness World Record for the longest indoor box lacrosse game!

Inspired by Missoula's rich lacrosse history—including multiple Guinness records set by father-son duo Ryan and Logan Hanavan of Brown Bear Lacrosse Academy—this event pushes the boundaries of stamina, teamwork, and passion for the fastest game on two feet. Teams will battle non-stop on the turf, aiming to surpass the current record of over 25 hours of continuous play.

Event Highlights:

• Non-stop box lacrosse action with rotating players

• Live updates, spectator cheering sections, and family-friendly atmosphere

• Food trucks, music, and lacrosse demos during breaks

• Fundraising opportunities for local youth lacrosse programs

The focus is on fun, adventure, skill development, and building confidence through biking. We have a variety offerings for our cycling community. See what works best for your shredder!!!!

"Something for everyone who likes mountain biking"

1. Rangers Juniors - 1 day a week (Fridays 4pm)(5-10 yr old)

2. Rangers In House Race Team - 2 day a week (Wednesday Race 4pm, Friday 4pm)

3. Rangers NICA Ready Team - 1 day a week (Wednesday or Friday 4pm)

4. Rangers Travel Race Team Female - 3-5 days a week

5. Rangers Travel Race Team Male - 3-5 days a week

**Rangers main season is May 13th - June 17th

**For questions on what works best for your athlete, email us at [email protected]

Rangers Juniors

• Fridays, 4-5:15pm, Marshall Mountain, 5/13-6/19

• Ages 5-10

• Skills and confidence

Rangers In House Race Team

• Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm, Marshall Mountain, 5/20-6/17 (kids racing)

• Fridays, 4-5:15pm, Marshall Mountain, 5/13-6/19

• Ages 5-18

Rangers NICA Ready

• Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm, Marshall Mountain, 5/20-6/17 OR

• Fridays, 4-5:30pm, Marshall Mountain, 5/13-6/19

• 5th grader - 12th grader

• Getting ready for the NICA season, with riding at Marshall Mountain, skill and fitness

Rangers Travel Race Team Female (5-15 riders)

• 11-18 year old, non binary, female

• Abby Wiggin Program Director, Shaun Radley Head Coach

• Team fitness plan

• 3 practices a week, optional races on the weekends

• 1 practice a week (Wednesdays), July, August

• Season starts March 30th, Ends when school starts

• 1 all team coed practice, 1 skills practice, 1 vibe out practice

• Female only what's app string and practices

• MTB League registration included

• Guest Coaches; nutrition, downhill skills

• At race coaching and team tent

• Regional Race Support

• Montana Gravel Challenge

• Garden City Gravel

• Homesteader 6hr

• Msla MTB League

• Washougal, WA XC race

• Missoula XC

• SOHO/RATPOD

• Big Sky Biggie

Rangers Travel Race Team (10-20 riders)

• 11-18 year old

• Jeff Crouch Program Director, Willy Miller & Shaun Radley Head Coaches

• Team fitness plan

• 3 practices a week, optional races on the weekends

• 1 practice a week (Wednesdays), July, August

• Season starts March 30th, Ends when school starts

• 1 all team coed practice, 1 enduro practice

• MTB League registration included

• Help with Enduro races and practices

• At race coaching and team tent

• Montana Gravel Challenge

• Garden City Gravel

• Homesteader 6hr

• Msla MTB League

• Washougal, WA XC race

• Missoula XC

• SOHO/RATPOD

• Big Sky Biggie

Discover the beauty and challenge of trail running with Run Wild Missoula’s Trail Sessions! These weekly group runs are perfect for runners and hikers of all experience levels, offering a supportive and welcoming environment led by knowledgeable volunteer leaders.

From easygoing hikes with some jogging to challenging runs on technical terrain, our sessions are designed to match your fitness and trail-running goals. Whether you're just beginning your trail adventure or looking to push your limits, you’ll gain confidence, improve your endurance, and enjoy Missoula’s incredible trail system alongside a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

Join us to embrace the challenge, connect with nature, and share the trail-running experience!

Run Wild Missoula Membership is required. As these sessions are in high demand and we wish for as many people as possible to participate, we ask that you only pick one session to participate in! We will not have a waitlist.

For more information and session descriptions, visit our website.

Celebrate Missoula's urban forests with Run Wild Missoula and Missoula Parks & Recreation at the 34th Run for the Trees on Saturday, April 11, 2026!

Choose between the 10K, 5K or a FREE 1-Mile, un-timed, Family Fun Run!

Keep in mind, this race takes place in Missoula, in April. What does that mean to runners? It means you never know what kind of weather we're going to have or what the weather will decide to drop on the streets as it passes through (i.e. sleet, rain, etc.). Be prepared for potentially slippery surfaces, potholes (watch for puddles!), uneven surfaces, and loose sand and gravel!

This clinic, led by Health Coach Emily Linton of Eat.Move.Excel is for all of you who want to know more about how to prepare for a big ride or race, and how to fuel during a long (1+ hr) ride. This clinics is great for all riders, whether you're just starting or if you want to fine tune your nutrition while exercising. Coach Em specifically planned this clinic before The Dusty Bandita, to help Alphas and other women make the most of their race!

Location: TBD

Learn more about Coach Em here! https://www.emilylinton.com

The 54th Annual YMCA Riverbank Run is April 25th, 2026! Join us downtown on race day or complete your virtual race any time on or before race day by running our course or equal distance of your choosing.

Kids 12 and under: Registration for 10K, 5K, and 1 mile is just $15, including race shirt.

All races start in the heart of downtown Missoula, MT at Higgins and Broadway and finish at the Boone and Crockett Club near the river trail. Runners can select from 3 distances: 10K, 5K, or 1 mile. Looking for an extra challenge - run all 3 races in our signature event the Trifecta!

RACE START TIMES - SATURDAY APRIL 25TH, 2026

• 10K/Trifecta 10K: 9:00 AM

• Dennis T. Bender 5K/Trifecta 5K: 10:30 AM

• Trifecta Mile: 11:30 AM

• 1 Mile Fun Run: 11:45 AM

Bib, Shirt, Packet Pick Up Details

Packet Pick Up is at SCHEELS from 12 PM-6 PM on Thursday 4/23 and Friday 4/24.

Race day packet pick up is at the start line (Wear Your Roots) starting at 7:30 AM.

10K, 5K, 1 Mile runners will receive your bib and your race t-shirt at packet pick up prior to race day.

In-person Trifecta runners will receive commemorative long sleeve shirt at the finish line after the completion of your race.

Virtual Trifecta runners will receive commemorative long sleeve shirt at packet pick up prior to race day.

Remember the Riverbank Run is a fundraiser for the Missoula Family YMCA and all proceeds support youth programs right here in Missoula!

More Details and Contact Information

Additional race day details and race information: Click Here

For race questions email our race director, Keri McHugh, or our race team [email protected].

To volunteer, email [email protected]

The VSAP event is broken down into three events, a 3-mile Suicide awareness walk/run, a 12-mile run and a 6-mile Ruck (Rucking or packing , 20kg to represent, remember, and honor veterans who have been tragically lost to us and our Nation).

The VSAP helps build community which is one way to help combat suicide. Montana consistently has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, per capita. This event will help raise awareness and promote prevention about this epidemic by bring the community together to memorialize those lost and let Veterans, their friends, and families know they are not alone.

Location: Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History - 30 Ft. Missoula Road Building T-316, Ft. Missoula 59804

There will be live music, food, activities, silent auction, veteran owned businesses and veteran friendly service providers.

Register by May 1, 2026 to ensure swag bag and a t-shirt your size!

Package pick-up will be at the Missoula Vet Center 910 Brooks Street from 1000 to 1800 on May 15, 2025. Please pick-up event package (T-Shirt, Swag) on this date to ensure smooth participant flow the morning of the VSAP Event.

Proudly hosted by https://www.xsports4vets.org/home and Missoula Region VSN https://www.vsnmontana.org

Have a great day and see you at the event!!!

Put the pedal to the meadow and join us for the Little Dipper Kids Trail Run!

We invite Little Dippers to experience Marshall Mountain in full bloom—wildflowers, balsam, and all the magic of springtime trails. I ain’t dandelion when I say… thistle be a beautiful day! 🌸

Choose Your Trail:

🟢 FREE 1K Fun Run at 1 pm

🌿 $19 – 2 Mile Trail Run at 1:30 pm

⛰️ $19 – 4 Mile Trail Run at 1:30 pm

All participants will cross the finish line and celebrate with well-deserved ice cream 🍦—because every great run deserves a sweet reward!

We also invite you to consider donating to Go Run Missoula, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing non-competitive running and strength-training programs for 3rd–8th grade female and non-binary youth.

That's not all! Consider joining us the day before for the Second Annual Marshall Mountain Revival Runs (organized by the Rut Mountain Runs). They have a team relay, 5 Mile, and 25K option available. Learn more here

With two exciting events at Marshall Mountain and a whole weekend celebrating trail running in Missoula, this is a community-wide celebration you won’t want to miss.

*Trail permits obtained through the Missoula County and Marshall Mountain

Adventure Cycling Association is celebrating 50 years of bicycle travel in 2026. To mark this milestone, we invite you to join the 50TH ANNIVERSARY DROP-IN RIDES, a celebration across three legendary routes.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE DROP-IN RIDES?

Drop-In Rides are part of Adventure Cycling’s 50th Anniversary. Just as Bikecentennial ’76 sparked a movement 50 years ago, these rides celebrate where we started, what we’ve accomplished, and where we’re going—inviting riders everywhere to share in the adventure.

THE ROUTES

TRANSAMERICA TRAIL – The original Bikecentennial ’76 route that launched Adventure Cycling. Nearly 4,200 miles from Oregon to Virginia, it passes through small towns, farmland, the Rockies, and Appalachians. Dropping in here connects you with the history of cross-country cycling.

GREAT DIVIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTE – Since 1998, the world’s premier off-pavement route. Over 2,700 miles of gravel, dirt, and rugged mountain passes from Montana to New Mexico. A true test of endurance and adventure, inspiring riders worldwide.

GOLDEN GRAVEL TRAIL – Created for our 50th Anniversary, debuting in 2026. A mixed-surface journey across plains, canyons, and mountains, designed to showcase America’s growing gravel culture and the future of bicycle travel.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROUTES?

Visit our route overview pages to see descriptions, maps, and details to help you choose the ride that fits your goals:

• Great Divide Mountain Bike Route overview

• TransAmerica Trail overview

• Golden Gravel Trail overview (launching early 2026)

HOW DO I GET MY ROUTE AND NAVIGATE IT?

Adventure Cycling offers both paper maps and digital maps for purchase:

• TransAmerica Trail Maps

• Great Divide Maps

These maps include turn-by-turn directions, service listings, and detailed navigation notes. Once downloaded, digital maps can be used offline on your GPS device or phone.

Golden Gravel Trail Maps – This brand-new 50th Anniversary route will be free to download starting early 2026.

For more information about digital maps, visit our Digital Routes FAQ.

HOW CAN I FIND A GROUP TO RIDE WITH?

Check out our Companions Wanted listings to connect with others planning to ride.

Adventure Cycling members can post on Companions Wanted (become a member, just $2.50/month), while anyone can respond to a post. Drop-In Rides have a dedicated section in Companions Wanted in celebration of our 50th Anniversary.

Saddle up and do aero at the Roadeo—a one-day road race and Montana's last best road racing!

Frontiers Racing is proud to be back for our third year of road race promotion in Montana with some exciting changes to the Pintler Classic road race course. Course is running counter-clockwise—let's just say you'll want to get in a good warmup before lining up this year.

1 lap course map

2 lap course map

Frontiers Racing is a non profit, and prior years have only been possible through extremely generous sponsor support. All prior years have operated at a loss. We are doing this for the love of the sport and our community.

Held under USAC permit #15277.

Feel free to reach to [email protected] with specific questions.