Tony Banovich High School Cross Country Scholarships

Tony Banovich was a passionate coach and advocate for all abilities of running, nevertheless, he strongly believed that all high school levels created impact for students. He saw high school running as the launching pad to lifelong runners. It is in his honor and with his spirit in mind that Run Wild Missoula through the Tony Banovich Memorial Fund is offering high school XC scholarships for gear and races.

→ Since 2022 we have awarded more than $15,000 in local high school scholarships! 

2024 Scholarship Applications will Open Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Requirements:

• Incoming grades 9-12
• Attending Missoula Hellgate, Sentinel, Big Sky, Plains, Frenchtown, Loyola, Seeley Lake
• Participating in fall Cross Country

Scholarship:

Each recipient will receive:

• $150 gift card for shoes/spikes
• Run Wild Missoula or Missoula Marathon apparel item
• Run Wild Missoula accessory (socks, hat, visor, etc)
• Complimentary entry code to the following Run Wild Missoula races
  • River City Roots Run (Saturday, September 7, 2024)
  • Heart Throb 5K (Saturday, February 15, 2025)
  • Tony Banovich Missoula 5K (Saturday, June 28, 2025 – part of Missoula Marathon Weekend of Events)

How it Works:

RWM alerts coaches of the program each summer. A RWM representative will also be at XC Night (2024 TBD) to discuss the scholarships. Athletes or parents can fill out the online form and within a week, RWM will mail the package of items to recipient. For race registration, participant will register and enter code at checkout.

Confidentiality:

It is the policy of Run Wild Missoula that board members and employees of Run Wild Missoula will not disclose confidential information belonging to, or obtained through this program to any person, including their relatives, friends, and business and professional associates, unless Run Wild Missoula has authorized disclosure.

More Info:

For more information on this program please contact your head coach or email Trisha.