Madison River Run

Race Overview

• Name: Madison River Run
• Date: 2026-09-06
• Location: 223 Charles Street, Ennis, MT
• URL: Madison River Run Details

Event Background

• History: For many years, the Madison River Run was a local fun run that generally attracted 50 to 60 runners from Madison County and the rest of Southwest Montana.
• Current Status: It is still a local fun run and it still attracts runners from Southwest Montana, but this is just the beginning.
• Partnership: The Greater Yellowstone Adventure Series has partnered with Willies Distillery for this event.
• Distillery Info: Willies Distillery is owned and operated by the Blazer family and creates world-class spirits from Montana grains.

Event Highlights

• Sub-name: The sub-name for the Madison River Run is the Water to Whiskey 5K.
• Starting Point: The race starts right next to the Madison River within Lion's Club Park.
• Finish Line: The finish line is inside the park, a few hundred yards from Willies Distillery's tasting room.
• Race Start Time: The race begins at 10:00 AM on Thanksgiving Day.

Family Friendly Atmosphere

• Community Event: This is a family friendly event as is the race.
• Welcome All: Strollers, walkers, kids, and all are completely welcome.
• Post-Race Activities: Participants can taste some of Montana’s finest spirits at Willies Distillery's tasting room.
• Convenient Timing: Enjoy a snack at the G Bar and then get home in time for your Thanksgiving Day feast.