Run Wild Missoula
Snow Joke Half Marathon
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Snow Joke Half Marathon
REGISTRATION FOR 2026 IS OPEN!
Join us in Seeley Lake and challenge yourself to 13.1 blazing fast, freezing cold miles!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28, 2026 for the 47th edition of this iconic Western Montana Winter Tradition!
In 2025 Run Wild Missoula was able to donate $3,500 to the Seeley Lake Elementary & SL Ski Team, along with $500 to the Seeley Lake Community Foundation. Thank you for making these donations possible!
Date: |
February 28, 2026 |
Start Time: |
11:00 AM |
Start Location: |
Seeley Lake Elementary School - 200 School Lane |
$35 July 11 – August 12$45 August 13 – September 24$50 September 25 – January 20- $55 January 21 – February 28
*RWM Members Receive a $3 Discount!
This race is capped at 750 participants.
Dogs are welcome on the Snow Joke course!
If you plan to run with your dog, please let us know during registration. All dogs must be kept on a non-retractable leash, and we kindly ask that you clean up after them.
As outlined in the race waiver & acknowledgement, entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable.
To view the RWM race cancellation policy, click here.
Packet pickup will be on Friday, February 27th at RWM HQ; 125 E Main St. from 3:00 PM to 5:45 PM.
Race Day packet pickup will be on February 28th from 9:30 AM- 10:45 AM at Seeley Lake Elementary School.
Race Day Packet Pickup will end promptly at 10:45 AM on race morning.
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Start/Finish Location: Seeley Lake Elementary School
Parking: Parking will be on local streets surrounding Seeley Lake Elementary school. View Map Here.
Post race treats: Paws Up will be serving pancakes with delicious toppings!
*For the safety of all participants and in accordance with course regulations, no runners will be allowed to start after the official race start time of 11:00 AM. Any participants attempting to start after this time will have their bibs pulled and will not be permitted on the course.
THIS IS A CUPLESS EVENT! You may also fill your own hydration device (handheld, waist pack, bladder, etc.) at the aid stations.
This course is open to strollers and dogs. All dogs must be kept on a non-retractable leash, and we kindly ask that you clean up after them. There will be water and treats for your pups at each aid station!
Please keep in mind that this race is in the winter in Montana and race day conditions can vary.
As a safety precaution, all participants must complete the highway portion of the course by 12:15 PM. This is just after mile 5.
*NEW COURSE IS HERE!
All participants receive:
- Chip Timing
- Custom Bib
- Custom Snow Joke Finisher Medal
- Each participant 21+ will receive ONE FREE BEER post-race, courtesy of, The Filling Station.
- Post race pancakes proved by Paws Up!
Optional Snow Joke Swag:
- Custom Snow Joke Beanie available for purchase at registration and on race day.
Cash Awards will be provided for the following participants:
- Top 3 Overall Males [$300, $150, $75]
- Top 3 Overall Females [$300, $150, $75]
- Top 3 Overall Nonbinary [$300, $150, $75]
Toiffer Pet Outfitter pet package for first finisher in the Canine Division.
Volunteer opportunities will open January 27!
Stay tuned!
Click here for past Snow Joke results and records!
MaKenna Stavins

MaKenna is a Montana native, but new to the Missoula running scene, moving back to the state in 2025. You can find her running at Tuesday Track or walking her dog at Blue Mountain, in addition to many RWM events. MaKenna found a love for running after graduating from college, and it has propelled her through many hours of studying and hospital shifts while she lived in Seattle while completing her medical training. Although she was once a “fair weather” only runner, she has started to embrace running in the outdoors year-round; she now fits right in with the Snow Joke running crowd.

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