Snowbowl 15K

Missoula, MT

Sat, Aug 8, 2026

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When

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

Where

1700 Snowbowl Road, Missoula MT

Distance

15K

About this race

Race Overview

The beautiful loop course will start and finish in the Snowbowl base area. The 9.3 mile course will climb for 4.65 miles on a mixture of dirt and double track roads. You will reach the top of the climb, and the only aid station on the course, at the top of Grizzly Chair. From there you will enjoy a beautiful 4.65 mile descent down the popular stretch of single track in the ski area, known as Beargrass Highway. This trail will bring you all the way back to the base area and finish line. There is 2,150 ft of climbing in the race and 2,150 ft of flowy single track descending.

Runners Receive

Well-marked course: A clearly defined path for your run.
Fantastic views: Enjoy stunning views of the Missoula Valley and Rattlesnake mountains.
Chip Timing: Accurate timing for your race results.
Custom Race Bib: Your name on the bib.
Stylish t-shirt: A Snowbowl 15K t-shirt to commemorate your participation.
Post-race lunch: Catered by Snowbowl for all participants.
Local brew: A well-earned Big Sky Brewing beer (or sparkling water) at the finish line.

Registration

5.6.26-6.30.26:

Cost: $50

7.1.26-7.31.26:

Cost: $55

8.1.26-8.8.26:

Cost: $65

No refunds, deferrals, or transfers.

The Snowbowl 15K is capped at 250 participants.

Schedule

Friday | 8.7.26

Packet Pick Up: 2:00-6:00pm in the basement of Runner’s Edge.

Saturday | 8.8.26:

Packet Pick Up: 7:30am-8:15am at Snowbowl Base Area.
Race Start: 8:30am (details on waves or rolling start windows will be shared closer to race).
Post Race Lunch: 10:00am-12pm in Base Area catered by Snowbowl.
Awards Ceremony: 11:30am.
Course Close: 12:00pm.

Location

The Snowbowl 15K takes place at the Montana Snowbowl. The start/finish line is right next to the lodge.

Make a Day of It!

Bring the whole family for the race and stay for the zipline and huckleberries! All summer long the Montana Snowbowl operates zipline tours that criss-cross the resort. Now you can take a post-race ride and enjoy a birds eye view of terrain you covered by foot.