RWM Races
Run Wild Missoula organizes more than a dozen races a year. We have something for everyone! Whether you just want to run or walk one mile or a marathon, we have an event for you!
Resolution Run 5K
1.1.27– Run Wild Missoula & Runner’s Edge are partnering to get our community out and active to kick off the New Year!
GRM Ten Virtual Challenge
February 2027 – Run Wild Missoula is pleased to host a virtual challenge for your winter training motivation or kick off your Missoula Marathon training! We are offering four different challenges for you to stay motivated and engaged all the while raising money for a great cause.
Heart Throb 5K
2.13.27 – Beat the winter doldrums with this amazing event that celebrates that love is love is love! See you at the Heart Throb 5K!
Honor Ahmaud Arbery
February – Everyone has the right to safe and inclusive experiences in public spaces and in the running and walking community.
Join RWM for a free, 2.23 mile Run/Walk (virtual or in-person).
Snow Joke Half Marathon
2.27.27 – Join us in Seeley Lake and challenge yourself to 13.1 blazing fast, freezing cold miles!
Run for the Luck of It! 7 Mile & 5K
3.13.27 – Kick off St. Patrick’s Day with Run Wild Missoula and Run for the Luck of It!
Run for the Trees 10K & 5K
4.10.27 – Run Wild Missoula is partnering with Missoula Parks & Recreation to offer the Missoula community the annual Run for the Trees!
Pengelly Double Dip & Bob Hayes Single Dip
6.6.27 – Celebrate this iconic summer trail race! Some serious shenanigans this year for the Pengelly Double Dip and Bob Hayes Single Dip! Virtual option for the Double Dip as well!
Missoula Marathon Weekend of Events
June 25-27, 2027– Our signature, award winning course and race is flat, fast, USATF certified and a Boston Qualifier!
Roots Run
8.22.26– River City Roots Festival, our region’s largest arts and music festival, showcases the gem of Western Montana “” Downtown Missoula!
Dog Days Ultra
August 22-23, 2026 -Missoula’s first closed-loop 24-hour race, Dog Days Ultra presents runners with the opportunity to test both speed and endurance on a 1.68-mile gravel aggregate loop with a whopping 9 feet of elevation! Located at the Big Sky Park, the race offers runners a supported environment to see just how far they can go as well as continuous and stunning 360 views of Missoula’s local mountain ranges.
Mntwi l Nłʔay Virtual Half Marathon
September 2026 – Run Wild Missoula is honored to offer a Virtual Half Marathon with 100% of race proceeds going to All Nations Health Center.
Fierce Fab Women's Running Festival
9.27.26 – More Fierce. More Fabulous. Join us next year in celebrating women’s running!
City to Sky Trail Races
10.18.26 – These unique trail races finishes in Missoula’s University District featuring less than 2 miles of pavement and some of the smoothest single track in Montana. Both the 50K & 25K highlight the best of Missoula’s iconic open space, conservation lands and recreation areas.
Skeleton Skedaddle 5K & Kids Pumpkin Run
10.25.26 – Enjoy fall family fun with Run Wild Missoula and UM’s Physical Therapy Student Association at the Skeleton Skedaddle 5K & Kids Pumpkin Run!
Mount Jumbo Elk Ramble 15K
11.7.26– Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in the only organized trail race on Mt. Jumbo. Virtual options too!
Turkey Day 8K | 5K Trot & 3K Fun Run
11.26.26– Start your Thanksgiving Day with fresh air and exercise and join us on Thursday, November 27th for our turkey trot! We have an awesome 8K – NEW THIS YEAR: 5K! – and FREE 3K!
The Roads, Tracks, and Trails Memorial Run
December 2025 – The Roads, Tracks, and Trails Memorial Run was created to honor Tony Banovich’s legacy and ensure continued support for Run Wild Missoula.
"The main reason I like [being a member of RWM] is being surrounded by so many positive, healthy and energetic people. Plus I enjoy being part of this amazing community of people that do so many positive things in and around Missoula!"
- Maggie W.
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| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 12:00 am Snow Joke Half Marathon 2027 Registration Opens | 6 | 7 6:00 pm Sole Mates | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 6:00 pm Queer Run | 12 | 13 6:00 pm Dry Miles | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 12:00 am Beginner Running Class Registration Opens | 20 | 21 | 22 8:30 am Roots Run 12:00 pm Dog Days Ultra |
| 23 | 24 | 25 12:00 am Fall Trail Sessions Registration Opens | 26 6:00 pm Beer Run | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
Aug 5 @ All day
Snow Joke Half Marathon 2027 Registration OpensSeeley Lake Elementary School 200 School Lane, Seeley Lake, Montana, 59868
Dust off your trail gaiters, locate your warmest gloves, and start sweet-talking your favorite four-legged running partner—Snow Joke returns on Saturday, February 27, 2027, in Seeley Lake, Montana!This isn’t your...
Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sole MatesCaras Park 123 Carousel Dr, Missoula, MT, 59807, United States
Looking to make new connections?Whether you’re searching for a love match, a new best friend, or just someone to share miles with, Sole Mates is designed to bring people together...
Aug 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Queer RunThis group unifies queer individuals who share the same love for running and walking within the Missoula community. We aim to foster a welcoming space for queer individuals, creating representation...
Aug 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dry MilesDairy Queen on Higgins 1735 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
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...
Aug 19 @ All day
Beginner Running Class Registration OpensJoin 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...
Aug 22 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Roots Run125 E Main St 125 E Main St, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
River City Roots 4 Mile Run is brought to you by Run Wild Missoula, in partnership with Missoula Downtown Foundation. A 4-mile fun run in association with the River City Roots...
Aug 22 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 am
Dog Days UltraBig Sky Park Spurgin Rd, Missoula, MT, 59804
Welcome to the Dog Days Ultra! REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 9 AT 8:00 AM (MST) Missoula’s first closed-loop 24-hour race, Dog Days Ultra presents runners with the opportunity...
Aug 25 @ All day
Fall Trail Sessions Registration OpensDiscover the beauty and challenge of trail running with Run Wild Missoula’s Trail Sessions! These weekly group runs are perfect for runners and hikers of all experience levels, offering a...
Aug 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beer RunHighlander Brewing Co 200 International Drive, Missoula, MT, 59808, United States
“5 Miles to Beer Thirty” – The monthly beer run is a casual fun run/walk open to all runners and all abilities. Each month a 3 and 5 mile route...
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