Snowbowl 15K

🏔️ 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 carefully marked path to guide runners.
• Fantastic views: Enjoy the stunning Missoula Valley and Rattlesnake mountains.
• Chip Timing: Accurate timing for each participant.
• Custom Race Bib: Personalize your bib with your name.
• Stylish t-shirt: Receive a Snowbowl 15K t-shirt.
• Post-race lunch: Enjoy a catered meal by Snowbowl.
• Finisher's beverage: 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

• Note: No refunds, deferrals, or transfers.
• Cap: 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 Closed: 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.

❓ Questions?

Please email krisb@runnersedgemt.com

🔗 More Information

For additional details, visit the official race page: Snowbowl 15K Trail Run.