Dry Miles Missoula

The Second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.

This group unifies those who are cutting back, sober-curious, ten years sober (or anywhere in between!) to share the same love for running and walking within the Missoula community. We aim to foster a welcoming, social event without alcohol. While we offer a positive, substance-free environment, Dry Miles Missoula is not an official recovery or substance treatment program.**

This monthly meetup is a casual fun run/walk open to all runners and walkers of all abilities. Each month a 3 and 5 mile route is offered.

Run Wild Missoula membership is not required, but encouraged. 

Questions?  Email Marina!  

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Our Next Meetup

Thursday, August 13

6:00 PM

Our May meetup will take place at Dairy Queen; 1735 S Higgins Ave.  A 3 and 5 mile course will be available (approximate).  Everyone who shows up to participate will get a free Dilly Bar!

• Course Map:| 3 Mile | 5 Mile 
• Location Map

For safety reasons, we ask that dogs are not present during this event.

Upcoming Dry Miles:    

• Thursday, September 10 : Dairy Queen; 1735 S Higgins Ave, Missoula MT 59802
• Thursday, October 8: Dairy Queen; 1735 S Higgins Ave, Missoula MT 59802

Meet the Leaders of Dry Miles!

Sean and Marina lead the monthly Dry Miles with the goal of bringing people together through movement, conversation, and community. Their friendly, welcomg approach creates a relaxed atmosphere where meaningful connections happen one mile at a time. 

Sean Kiffe

Sean Kiffe grew up in Wisconsin but has called Missoula home since 2004. He’s been running since college, but it was in Montana’s trails that turned running into a lifelong passion. These days, you’ll usually find him in the mountains rather than on the road. The Mt.Sentinel trails and the Spring Gulch to Stewart Peak route are some of his favorites. Big climbs, big views and technical terrain keep things interesting. The Pengelly Double Dip holds a special place as his favorite local race. Whether it’s running a 5K, 50K or simply volunteering, the energy of race day is something that Sean can’t resist.

By day, Sean is a teacher with over two decades in the classroom. By early morning and weekend, he’s usually somewhere in the hills around town logging miles on the many trails that Missoula has to offer. Running has given him a lot of clarity, connection, resilience, and community. Sean believes that running is for everyone, and sharing that with others is what keeps him showing up. When he’s not running or at work you’ll likely find him at home gardening with his wife and three daughters.

Marina Steerman

Born and raised in Montana, Marina has been running in one way or another since her high school cross-country and soccer days. Over the years, running has become less about the miles and more about the people she gets to share them with. Some of her favorite friendships have come from running, and she loves how easy it can be to connect with someone while sharing a few miles together. As the Race Coordinator for Run Wild Missoula, she gets to spend plenty of time around the running community both on and off the course.
Dry Miles is especially meaningful to Marina because of her personal connection to sober spaces. She originally started leading the group alongside her friend Sam, who eventually abandoned her for bigger and better things in Denver. Naturally, the only reasonable solution was to voluntell Sean that he was Sam’s replacement. She loves having a place where people can show up, get some miles in, meet new people, and make a few friends along the way in a safe and fun environment. It never hurts to have ice cream involved!

Please review RWM’s Rules of the Run Policy here

**If you are looking for treatment referrals for yourself or a loved one, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service:

→ SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 | samhsa.gov