4 events in Missoula County, Montana

We are excited to hold the Blue Mountain 30k this summer! The course follows beautiful single & double track trails looping through the Blue Mountain Recreation Area. The 18.6 mile course has 3,600 feet of climbing through ponderosa pine forest, flowering meadows, and offers great views of the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys. This race will cap at 200 participants.

Visit our webpage to learn more about the event.

The beautiful loop course will start and finish in the Snowbowl base area. The 9.3 mile course will climb for 4.65 miles on a mixture of dirt and double track roads. You will reach the top of the climb, and the only aid station on the course, at the top of Grizzly Chair. From there you will enjoy a beautiful 4.65 mile descent down the popular stretch of single track in the ski area, known as Beargrass Highway. This trail will bring you all the way back to the base area and finish line. There is 2,150 ft of climbing in the race and 2,150 ft of flowy single track descending.

Runners Receive:

• A well-marked course

• Fantastic views of the Missoula Valley and Rattlesnake mountains

• Chip Timing

• Custom Race Bib with name on bib

• Stylish Snowbowl 15K t-shirt

• Post-race lunch catered by Snowbowl

• Well-earned Big Sky Brewing beer (or sparkling water) at the finish line.

Registration:

5.6.26-6.30.26:

• $50

7.1.26-7.31.26

• $55

8.1.26-8.8.26

• $65

*No refunds, deferrals, or transfers

*The Snowbowl 15k is capped at 250 participants.

Schedule:

Friday | 8.7.26

• 2:00-6:00pm: Packet Pick Up in the basement of Runner’s Edge

Saturday | 8.8.26:

• 7:30am-8:15am: Packet Pick Up at Snowbowl Base Area

• 8:30am: Race Start (details on waves or rolling start windows will be shared closer to race.)

• 10:00am-12pm: Post Race Lunch in Base Area catered by Snowbowl

• 11:30am: Awards Ceremony

• 12:00pm: Course Closed

Location:

The Snowbowl 15k takes place at the Montana Snowbowl. The start/finish line is right next to the lodge.

Make a Day of it!

Bring the whole family for the race and stay for the zipline and huckleberries! All summer long the Montana Snowbowl operates zipline tours that criss-cross the resort. Now you can take a post-race ride and enjoy a birds eye view of terrain you covered by foot.

Questions?

Please email [email protected]

The Canine Classic is a trail hike/run for you and your dog(s) through the scenic trails at Paws Up! Participants can choose from Half-Marathon, 5-Mile, 2-Mile races or an untimed hike.

Dogs are welcome and encouraged to participate, and can do so off-leash on these trap-free lands.

The run takes you on mostly designated trails and some dirt roads. Runners can expect uneven trails especially through pasture area.

After the race enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch prepared by the amazing team at Paws Up. All race entries include one lunch coupon, a swag bag, and the opportunity to win some great prizes! Additional lunch coupons can be purchased the day of the race for $15.

The event is cupless. There will be four aid stations on the 13-mile course.

Event proceeds benefit Working Dogs for Conservation. Virtual Race option available! Download and send your results to [email protected] and receive your swag. See Registration information for dates and pricing.

Questions? Contact: Mindy at [email protected] (lodging, event information) OR Bre at [email protected] (race information)

Tentative Race Schedule

7:45 am Half-Marathon check in

8:00 am Half-Marathon starts

8:10 am Half marathon start with dogs

9:00 am 5-Mile check in

9:15 am 5-Mile starts

9:25 am 5-Mile with dogs

10:30 am 2-Mile starts

8:30 am-12:30 pm Course open to any untimed hike participants