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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
2531 Mary St, Billings MT
5K
32–52°F · low rain risk
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2025
28–49°F
dry
2024
27–51°F
dry
2023
18–43°F
dry
2022
40–65°F
dry
2021
29–39°F
dry
2020
35–53°F
dry
2019
24–40°F
dry
2018
32–52°F
dry
2017
31–51°F
dry
2016
43–59°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
The Montana Cup cross-country meet offers an exploration of Montana’s magnificent open spaces. It is not a road race, nor is it an ultra-endurance trail run: it's a team event, which brings together runners from all of Montana’s regions for competition, racing across country, for the glory of claiming a “traveling trophy” – the Montana Cup.
Mission Statement
The Montana Cup’s underlying mission is to unite the state’s widespread runners & running communities, to foster continued training & racing among Montana runners of all ages, and to leave each participant thinking ... "that course was excellent, exciting & beautiful!"
Registration Details
- End Date: Registration ends at noon on Friday, October 30th.
- Race Day: There is no race day registration.
Race Day Schedule (2026)
- 10:30: Check-in / packet-pickup opens
- 11:45: National Anthem
- 12:00: Women's Race
- 1:00: Men's Race
- 2:00: Awards & Refreshments
Host Details
This year’s race is hosted by Yellowstone Rim Runners, with Co-Race Directors Cristina Dalton and Will Plowman at the helm.
Event Information
Event Date: October 31, 2026
Location: 2531 Mary St, Billings, MT
For more details, visit the official race page: Montana Cup
Course map
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