Snow Joke Half Marathon

Bib pickup will be on Friday, February 26 at RWM HQ; 125 E Main St. from 3:00 PM to 5:45 PM.

Race Day bib pickup will be on February 27 from 9:30 AM- 10:45 AM at Seeley Lake Elementary School.

Race Day Bib 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. 

Post race treats: Paws Up will be serving pancakes with delicious toppings! 

*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.

NEW! 

SHUTTLE BUS FROM DOWNTOWN MISSOULA! 

Take the Snow Joke Half Marathon Bus to Seeley Lake (from Missoula ONLY)! 
Save time finding a parking spot, the headache of winter driving and relax before and after your race! 

• Bus Load: 8:45 AM – Eastbound Boardway, between N Higgins and Pattee. 
  • You should arrive in Seeley Lake with plenty of time to get ready to run! 
• Race Start: 11:00 AM
• Post Race Snacks: Pancakes, bacon, ho-cho, firepits! Cheer on Finishers! 
• Post Race Bus Load: 2:15 PM – Return to Broadway in Downtown Missoula

Sign Up Form will be sent out in January! 

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. There will be water and treats for your pups at each aid station! 

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 12:15 PM. This is just after mile 5. 

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 pancakes  provided by Paws Up! 

Optional Add-On at Registration:  $20.00

• Custom Snow Joke Long Sleeve shirt 
  • Design 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

We appreciate all the volunteers that show up and make these events possible! 

Check out Volunteer Opportunities coming in January! 

Click here for past Snow Joke results and records! 

MaKenna Stavins

MaKenna is a Montana native, but new to the Missoula running scene, moving back to the state in 2025. You can find her running at Tuesday Track or walking her dog at Blue Mountain, in addition to many RWM events. MaKenna found a love for running after graduating from college, and it has propelled her through many hours of studying and hospital shifts while she lived in Seattle while completing her medical training.  Although she was once a “fair weather” only runner, she has started to embrace running in the outdoors year-round; she now fits right in with the Snow Joke running crowd.