6 events in Missoula, Montana

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.

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]

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