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Beginner Running Registration Opens August, 19!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 19!
Looking for a little motivation to get started running? Not sure where to begin, or hoping to find a supportive group to keep you accountable? You’re in the right place.
Join coaches Miranda, Spring, and Kelsi for a fun and encouraging 7-week beginner training program designed for brand-new runners. We’ll start with walk/run intervals and gradually build your confidence and endurance, with the goal of completing the Skeleton Skedaddle 5K—and, if you’re feeling ready, the Turkey Day 8K!
No experience is necessary—just bring yourself, a positive attitude, and a willingness to give it a try!
Pace doesn’t matter – all you need is the willingness to take the first step. Your goal will be to complete the 5K (3.1 miles) in the Beginner Running 101 class, and the 8K (4.96 miles) in the Turkey Day 8K training class, and our goal will be to inspire you to keep on going long after this training class is finished.
There are two sequential sessions of Beginner Running: Beginner Running 101 and Turkey Day 8K Training Class
Date: |
101 - September 9 - October 25, 2026 |
Start Time: |
Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM and Saturdays @ 8:30 AM |
Start Location: |
Fort Missoula - Details coming from leaders! |
Registration for Beginner Running 101 opens Wednesday, August 19 at 8:00 AM!
- $35
- Includes cost of Skeleton Skedaddle registration fee!
Registration for the Turkey Day 8K Training Class opens Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 AM!
- $8
- Does not include cost of Turkey Day registration fee.
Run Wild Missoula club membership required for both classes. Member dues not included in class registration fee.
Class begins Wednesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM and continues through the Skeleton Skedaddle on Sunday, October 25th. We will meet weekly, on Saturdays at 8:30 AM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. Location will be communicated by class leaders. Run Wild Missoula club membership required.
For those who want to keep the momentum going! Class begins Saturday, October 31 and continues through Thursday, November 26 at the Turkey Day 8K. This class is open to all Run Wild Missoula members, not only those who participated in 2026 Beginner Running 101. The only requirement is participants need to be able to run 3.5 miles on their own. We will meet weekly, on Saturdays at 8:30 AM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. The class will meet in the basement of Runner’s Edge and at the Run WIld Missoula office. Run Wild Missoula club membership required.
- Leadership, support and advice;
- Comprehensive training program to complete a 5K (101) or 8K (Turkey Day Training Class);
- Twice weekly group runs;
- Custom RWM swag;
- Entry into RWM’s Skeleton Skedaddle 5K (101),
- Great people to train with; and
- Inspiration, motivation and fun!
Presented by:
Run Wild Missoula acknowledges that we are in the homelands of the Salish and Kalispel people. Today, we offer our respect for their history and culture, for their ancient and continuing presence in this landscape, and for the path they have shown us in caring for this place for the generations to come.