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Heart Throb 5K
February 14, 2026
Heart Throb 5K
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Run Wild Missoula is pleased to bring you the Heart Throb 5K, 80’s Edition, fueled by love! This will be a great day to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and individual expression of truth. Let’s get together and embrace that LOVE IS LOVE!
Wear anything 80s themed, rainbow, or just plain fabulous! From a small accessory or a full head to toe outfit – and you could win a prize for best dressed! Group outfits encouraged!
In 2025, Run Wild Missoula donated $2,150 to The Center! The Center is an open, affirming environment for peoples of all sexual orientations and gender identity expressions. The Center fosters safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for community members to focus on identity development, self-care, empowerment, leadership development, and overall wellness.
Date: |
Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
Start Time: |
10:00 AM |
Start Location: |
Target Range School Gym 4095 South Avenue West, Missoula |
Course: |
Registration
- $15 December 10 – January 21
- $20 January 22 – Race Day, February 14
- Free! Ages 13 and under
- $10 Ages 14-18 December 10-February 14
RWM Members: Remember to log into RunSignup to receive your $3.00 race discount!
As outlined in the race waiver & acknowledgment, entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable.
To view the RWM race cancellation policy, click here.
Friday, February 13 from 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM at Run Wild Missoula HQ; 125 E. Main St.
Saturday, February 14 at Race Start from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM (Target Range School)
Race Day packet pickup will end promptly at 9:45 AM on race morning.
Start Time: 10:00AM
Start/Finish Location: Target Range School, 4095 South Avenue West, Missoula
Parking: Target Range School
This course is open to strollers and walkers.
There are no aid stations.
Please note that the race will START & FINISH in the same location.
Per Run Wild Missoula event policies, dogs are not allowed to participate in the event, with the exception of ADA Service Animals. Service animals must be on non-retractable, 6 foot or less leash.
Awards granted to, but not limited to:
→Best Dressed Couple
→Best Dressed Group
There will be NO overall or age group awards for this event.
A portion of this year’s race proceeds will go to The Center. The Center is an open, affirming environment for peoples of all sexual orientations and gender identity expressions. The Center fosters safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for community members to focus on identity development, self-care, empowerment, leadership development, and overall wellness.
If you can’t join us for the Heart Throb 5k but would like to make a donation to The Center please click here.
Stay tuned! Volunteer opportunities will open in January!
Questions? Email Us!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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