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Run for the Luck of It!
March 14, 2026
Run for the Luck of It!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day festivities with Run Wild Missoula at the Run for the Luck of It! On Saturday, March 14, walk or run 5k or 7 miles! But don’t forget your Little Leprechauns for the free kids dash. Let the beat of the Celtic Dragon Pipe band help you finish strong, then celebrate Irish-style with bangers & mash and a well-earned beverage from Big Sky Brewing, served in your custom Run for the Luck of It! stein.
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Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
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8:45 AM |
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Missoula County Fairgrounds |
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7-Mile Race
Early Registration: January 7 – February 12Free Ages 12 and under$20 Ages 13-20$40 Ages 21+
- Late Registration: February 13 – March 4
- Free Ages 12 and under
- $20 Ages 13-20
- $48 Ages 21+
- Last Minute Registration: March 5 – Race Day, March 14
- Free Ages 12 and under
- $20 Ages 13-20
- $53 Ages 21+
5K Race
Early Registration: January 7 – February 12Free Ages 12 and under$20 Ages 13-20$36 Ages 21+
- Late Registration: February 13 – March 4
- Free Ages 12 and under
- $20 Ages 13-20
- $43 Ages 21+
- Last Minute Registration: March 5 – Race Day, March 14
- Free Ages 12 and under
- $20 Ages 13-20
- $48 Ages 21+
All Run Wild Missoula members receive a $3 discount on registration.
400 Meter Kids Dash (10 & Under)
- FREE! Fun run for the little leprechauns in your family!
- All Kids Dash participants MUST register
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.
Per Run Wild Missoula event policies, dogs are not allowed to participate in the event, with the exception of ADA Service Animals.
Pre-Race Bib Pickup on Friday, March 13 from 3:00 – 5:45PM at RWM HQ; 125 E Main St.
Race Day Bib Pickup Saturday, March 14 from 7:45 – 8:45 AM at the Race Start (Missoula Fairgrounds; 1101 South Avenue Ave)
Start Times:
- Kids Dash: 8:45 AM
- 7-Mile: 9:00 AM
- 5K: 9:30 AM
Start/Finish Location: Missoula County Fairgrounds; 1101 South Avenue West, Missoula
Post-Race Festivities: Fairgrounds Culinary Building
Parking Location: Race participants should park East of the Fairgrounds. DO NOT PARK AT GLACIER ICE RINK.
→ Site Map
*NEW* We are going cupless!
5K Course Map The 5k is a loop course that starts at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, travels around Playfair Park, through the Bancroft Pond Nature area and loops back through Spartan Park, ending back at the Missoula County Fairgrounds.
7 Mile Course Map The 7 mile course follows along the 5k course with an additional out and back section through the Lewis and Clark neighborhood and a lollipop loop out to the University District before returning to the Fairgrounds.
Kids Dash: We are again offering a FREE 400 meter Kid’s Dash for your lads and lassies 10 years of age and younger! Participants in the FREE Kid’s Dash will NOT receive race swag. A parent or legal guardian MUST register their child for the run.
Be prepared for potentially slippery surfaces, potholes (watch for puddles!), uneven surfaces, and loose sand and gravel!
Top Three Overall Winners in both 5K & 7M
(Female, Male, Non-Binary)
Top One Age Group Finishers
- 5K Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
- 7-Mile Age Groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
There will be no awards ceremony. Top 3 awards will be awarded as you finish. Age Group awards will be mailed.
All paid participants receive:
→Chip timing
→Irish eats – Delicious bangers and mash!
→Custom designed RFTLOI! Stein + post-race beer! (Kid-friendly/NA beverages provided as well)
→Entertainment: Celtic Dragon Pipe Band, Irish Dancers & more!
Meghann Cranford
Check out volunteer opportunities HERE!
Questions? Email Us!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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