4 events in Missoula, Montana

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.

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 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]