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When
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Where
1445 Broadway Ave N,, Red Lodge MT
Distances
Half · 10K
Typical weather
39–57°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
39–50°F
rain
2024
40–73°F
dry
2023
38–56°F
dry
2022
42–63°F
dry
2021
45–73°F
dry
2020
47–69°F
dry
2019
30–44°F
rain
2018
29–47°F
rain
2017
28–47°F
dry
2016
31–45°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 4
Cloudy · 44–71°F
Sunday, Oct 4starts near 44°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Event Details
- Date: October 4, 2026
- Time: 1445
- Location: 1445 Broadway Ave N, Red Lodge, MT
- Race URL: Back Roads Half & 10k
Race Overview
- Scenic Routes: The main roads may be efficient but the back roads sure are beautiful. Take in the views of the Beartooth's as you cruise on rolling rural roads.
- Fall Running: This fall Half and 10k is a great way to wrap up your summer running season.
- Family Friendly: We know it':s cross country season, so this race is on Sunday, allowing you to watch your kids run on Saturday.
- Showcase Your Skills: Show them what you':ve got on Sunday!
Participant Guidelines
- Open to All: This is a race for everyone. Walkers are welcome in the 10k.
- No Dogs: Sorry, no dogs at this race as we go by lots of livestock and livestock guardian dogs.
- Course Terrain: Both courses are on gravel with a few paved sections and minimal elevation gain, aside from 1 or 2 big hills.
- Smooth Sailing: After the hills, expect smooth sailing!
Stroller Information
- Allowed with Caution: Strollers are welcome but require some serious grit.
- Course Challenges: There is a short steep hill on the 10k course in the first mile and a longer, less steep hill in the first mile of the half.
- Finish Line: Both races finish with a steep trail downhill: strollers can navigate this but do so at their own risk.
- 10k Turnaround: We mark a turn on the 10k course that will bring you back to the start so you can finish at your car and drive to the proper finish for post-race fun!
Additional Notes
- Transportation Restrictions: We cannot accommodate strollers and/or car seats on the shuttles.
- Accommodations: Please let us know if we can better accommodate you as a stroller pusher!
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