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Wednesday Wild Miles
Year-Round, Wednesday
Wednesday: Wild Miles Group Run at 6:00 PM; Lincoln Hills Trailhead.
Looking for some weekday motivation? Join Run Wild Missoula for up to one hour of wild trail running miles!
Run Wild Missoula started Wild Miles in the spring of 2021 to give our members an opportunity for social running as we emerged from the depths of the pandemic. It’s been going strong ever since. The runs average 4-6 miles (around 1 hour) and around 1,000 feet of elevation gain. While not necessarily a beginning running group, folks of all paces are welcomed.
The last Wednesday of each month, Wild Miles will join RWM’s Last Wednesday Beer Run – Click Here for more information.
Run Wild Missoula membership isn’t required to participate, but if you’re interested, we’d love to have you join us! No pre-registration is required for participation.
Meet the Wednesday Wild Miles Program Leaders!
Chad, Erika, and Michael lead our weekly Wild Miles program with a shared passion for trails, adventure, and community. They create a welcoming environment where runners can explore Missoula’s incredible trail systems, challenge themselves, and connect with others who love the outdoors. Thanks to their enthusiasm and dedication, Wild Miles has become a place where friendships are built, confidence grows, and every Wednesday brings a new adventure.
Erika Fox
Erika loves exploring Missoula’s trails, especially when the larches turn gold each fall. You’ll most often find her running through Marshall Mountain, Wallman, or Pattee Canyon, soaking up the changing seasons. She also has a soft spot for RUFA, calling it her favorite local race because it’s an objectively silly thing to do—all while supporting a great cause.
Erika leads Wild Miles because she believes in the power of community. When she first moved to Missoula, Wild Miles was the first place that truly made the city feel like home. Now, she’s passionate about helping others find that same sense of belonging, connection, and adventure on the trails.
When she’s not leading runs, Erika is probably tackling another endurance challenge. Her current personal record for the longest she’s spent sitting (lying in a sleeping bag) at an aid station during a race is about an hour—a record she hopes to top someday.
Michael Rowlands
Michael has been running for more than 15 years, beginning on the track in middle school, continuing through cross country in college, and eventually finding his passion on the trails. These days, you’ll most often find him training for longer-distance trail races and exploring the mountains around Missoula. Michael’s favorite trail is House of Sky, and his favorite local race is the Sentinel Hill Climb. Beyond Missoula, the Teton Crest Trail tops his list of favorite places to run, and the Plain 100K stands out as his favorite race he’s completed. Fun fact, during one ultra, Michael somehow managed to finish the final 40 miles without eating or drinking anything.
Michael loves Wild Miles because it’s one of the best ways for people—especially those who are new to Missoula—to discover local trails while connecting with a lot of friendly folks.
Chad Taylor
Chad has been leading Wild Miles since it started. He’s a longtime Run Wild Missoula volunteer, serving on the board of directors from 2020 until 2025 and as the Missoula Marathon aid station director from 2017 through 2026. A proud middle of the pack runner, at age 40-something he is still setting personal records at local trail races due to an ill-advised strategy of pushing hard on the downhills. His favorite race would be the Pengelly Double Dip, but the last mile on the Kim Williams Trail is just too much, so he’ll go with the Mount Jumbo Elk Ramble instead.
Questions? Email Run Wild Missoula Membership & Programs coordinator: Cara