Run For the Luck of It

03/14/2015



2015 Race Results

Kids' Dash race at 8:45 a.m.
7 Mile race at 9 a.m. 
5K race at 9:30 a.m.

Online registration open through 8:59 a.m. on Friday, March 13th.

Come to the Run For the Luck of It Registration Party!  Thursday, February 26, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Valley Physical Therapy (1001 SW Higgins, Ste 205).  Door prizes, snacks and the chance to chat with Physical Therapists!  See you there!

Participants will get LUCKY with…

  • A commemorative soft, cotton blend 2015 Race Shirt - register by February 26th at 11:59 p.m. to GUARANTEE your shirt! (After 2/26/15, shirt sizes will be given to registrants on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis, until gone.)
  • Chip timing by Competitive Timing
  • Post-race food snacks 
  • 1 FREE beer (for those 21 and older)
  • Prizes for the overall winners and top finishers (three deep) in each age category
  • Goodies to the Costume Contest winners

Course/Race Information:
Both courses are OPEN to traffic!  Race participants must always be aware of traffic and yield to cars unwilling to stop for runners.  While there will be numerous volunteers and lots of signage all over the course, runners must still be cautious at intersections!  Listen to the course marshals’ instructions!

This race takes place in Missoula, Montana.  In March.  What does that mean to runners?  It means you never know what kind of weather we’re going to have or what the weather will decide to drop on the streets as it passes through, i.e., snow, sleet, rain, etc.  Be prepared for potentially slippery surfaces, potholes (watch for puddles!), uneven surfaces, and a couple of railroad tracks!  

Both the 7-miler and 5K courses will once again run through the Northside neighborhoods.  See course map at bottom of this page!

7 Milers: Please note, due to course restrictions, there is a time limit for this race.  You must be able to complete the course in 1 hour and 40 minutes or less (that’s about a 14 minute/mile pace).  There will be a water stop on Rogers St (the road to/from the Missoula Cemetery).  For the safety of all, when running west towards the cemetery, please Do Not cross Rogers until a course marshal directs you to do so.  Thank You!!

Kids’ Dash:  We are again offering a FREE 400 meter Kids’ Dash for your lads and lassies 10 years of age and younger, at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 14th.  Participants will receive a small prize.  Participants in the FREE Kids' Dash will NOT receive a race shirt.  A parent or legal guardian may register their child online through March 13th, at 8:59 a.m.; in person on Friday, March 13th, from 12 - 6 p.m.; or, in person on Saturday, March 14th, from 7 – 8:30 a.m., at the Run Wild Missoula office (basement of Runner's Edge, 304 N. Higgins, enter through alley).  

Registration & Packet Pick Up Info: 
•    There are NO additional fees for registering online. 

•    Packet pickup and in-person registration is available the day before the race and on race morning! Early packet pick up will be held at the Run Wild Missoula offices (basement of Runner’s Edge, 304 N Higgins) on Friday, March 13, 12 - 6 p.m. You may pick up packets for other race participants at that time, as well.  

•    Race day packet pick up and registration will be available at the Runner’s Edge (basement-- please use the alley entrance prior to store opening) from 7 - 8:30 a.m. NOTE: because these are chip-timed races and we like to keep our sanity, we must cut off race day registration at 8:30 a.m. SHARP, so plan accordingly! 

Entry Fees:  Run Wild Missoula Members receive a $2 discount!

  • Registration: $20 by February 28 at 11:59 p.m. 
  • Late registration: $22 March 1 - 13 at 8:59 a.m.
  • Latest & Race-day registration: $25 March 13 from 12 – 6 pm and March 14 from 7 – 8:30 am. (NOTE: registration is briefly CLOSED on March 14 between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. in order to prepare the timing chips for packet pickup.) 
  • Kids’ Dash is FREE!  More information about the kids’ dash can be found above.

Awards: 
First place finishers in both the 7 Mile and 5K (men and women) receive free registration for next year’s race.  Our 2014 winners are:

  • 7-miler:  Trisha Drobeck & Mark Handelman
  • 5K race:  Meg Brooker & Drew Gottman

Age groups and overall top finishers:  Overall and age-group finishers (3-deep) will be announced after the race and will receive a special prize.

Age groups are:

14 and younger

15-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Costume contest:  Don the green, be bold and creative, and put together your wackiest costume for all to enjoy!  The winner(s) (can be individual, couple or group) will be announced after the race and will receive fantastically fun goodies!

This and That:

  • There will be a water stop on the 7 Mile course; however, there will NOT be a water stop along the 5K course.
  • Participants pushing strollers are welcome, however, we ask that you kindly line up at the back so as to reduce congestion and avoid injuries.
  • No dogs are allowed on the course or in the post-race area where food is served. 
  • If you plan to enjoy your one free beer after the race, you must present your ID in order to be served.  Also, beer MUST be consumed in the designated food and beverages are – yield to the signs and fencing!
  • Sports beverages, water, and other snacks will be provided. 
  • Haven’t answered your question?  Feel free to contact Jen von Sehlen with any questions you might have.

Volunteers Needed!
This event would not be possible without dedicated volunteers, and we need a lot!  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jen von Sehlen.

Sponsorship Opportunities: We couldn’t put on a quality community fun run/walk without the generous contributions of our sponsors!  If you are interested in co-sponsoring the RFTLOI or in making a donation, please contact Tony Banovich.

Thanks to our 2015 sponsors:



COURSE MAP

Run for the Luck of It 2014 results

Click here for 2013 results      

Click here for 2012 full results.         

Click here for 2011 Race Results

Click here for 2010 Race Results 

 

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