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Snow Joke Half Marathon
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Snow Joke Half Marathon
REGISTRATION FOR 2026 IS OPEN!
Join us in Seeley Lake and challenge yourself to 13.1 blazing fast, freezing cold miles!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28, 2026 for the 47th edition of this iconic Western Montana Winter Tradition!
In 2025 Run Wild Missoula was able to donate $3,500 to the Seeley Lake Elementary & SL Ski Team, along with $500 to the Seeley Lake Community Foundation. Thank you for making these donations possible!
Date: |
February 28, 2026 |
Start Time: |
11:00 AM |
Start Location: |
Seeley Lake Elementary School - 200 School Lane |
- $35 July 11th – August 6th
- $45 August 7th – September 24th
- $50 September 25th – January 21st
- $55 January 22nd – February 28th
*RWM Members Receive a $3 Discount!
This race is capped at 750 participants.
Dogs are welcome on the Snow Joke course!
If you plan to run with your dog, please let us know during registration. All dogs must be kept on a non-retractable leash, and we kindly ask that you clean up after them.
As outlined in the race waiver & acknowledgement, entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable.
To view the RWM race cancellation policy, click here.
Packet pickup will be on Friday, February 27th at RWM HQ; 125 E Main St. from 3:00 PM to 5:45 PM.
Race Day packet pickup will be on February 28th from 9:30 AM- 10:45 AM at Seeley Lake Elementary School.
Race Day Packet Pickup will end promptly at 10:45 AM on race morning.
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Start/Finish Location: Seeley Lake Elementary School
Parking: Parking will be on local streets surrounding Seeley Lake Elementary school. View Map Here.
*For the safety of all participants and in accordance with course regulations, no runners will be allowed to start after the official race start time of 11:00 AM. Any participants attempting to start after this time will have their bibs pulled and will not be permitted on the course.
THIS IS A CUPLESS EVENT! You may also fill your own hydration device (handheld, waist pack, bladder, etc.) at the aid stations.
This course is open to strollers and dogs. All dogs must be kept on a non-retractable leash, and we kindly ask that you clean up after them.
Please keep in mind that this race is in the winter in Montana and race day conditions can vary.
As a safety precaution, all participants must complete the highway portion of the course by 12:30 PM. This is just after mile 6.
*Strava map under construction – stay tuned!*
All participants receive:
- Chip Timing
- Custom Bib
- Custom Snow Joke Finisher Medal
- Each participant 21+ will receive ONE FREE BEER post-race, courtesy of, The Filling Station.
- Post race Krispy Kreme donuts and bacon!
Optional Snow Joke Swag:
- Custom Snow Joke Beanie available for purchase!
- Picture coming soon!
Cash Awards will be provided for the following participants:
- Top 3 Overall Males [$300, $150, $75]
- Top 3 Overall Females [$300, $150, $75]
- Top 3 Overall Nonbinary [$300, $150, $75]
Toiffer Pet Outfitter pet package for first finisher in the Canine Division.
Seeley Lake Elementary School
Education – Experience- Action
Providing an education that transcends the four walls of the traditional classroom
Volunteer opportunities will open in January!
Click here for past Snow Joke results and records!
Questions? Email Us!
Thank you to our sponsors!
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