30TH Annual
30th Annual Chief Joseph Uphill Run
30th Annual Chief Joseph Uphill Run is a running race on July 4, 2027 in Laurel, MT, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- July 4, 2027 (270 days to go)
- Location
- Thomson Park Shelter, Laurel, MT
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Celebrate 30 years of the Chief Joseph Run! Join us on July 4th for this Laurel tradition, bringing runners and families together for a fun and memorable Independence Day morning.
The race begins at Thomson Park on 6th Street, winds through the scenic hills north of Laurel, and returns to the park. Choose the distance that’s right for you:
2-Mile Run
4-Mile Run
8-Mile Run
Please note: The 8-mile race begins at 6:30 AM, while the 2-mile and 4-mile races will begin at 7:00 AM.
T-Shirt Deadline
Register by June 20, 2027 to guarantee your race T-shirt.
Packet Pick-Up
Please pick up your race packet in advance, if at all possible:
July 1 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 2 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
108 E. Main Street, Laurel, MT
Packets will also be available for pickup the morning of July 4th at Thomson Park before the race.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Billings Wfo, 11 mi from the venue.
About Laurel, MT
Population
7,198
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,309 ft
Nearest Airport
BIL
Billings Logan International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
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270
Days to train
- Race
- 30th Annual Chief Joseph Uphill Run
- Date
- July 4, 2027
- Location
- Thomson Park Shelter, Laurel, MT
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30th Annual Chief Joseph Uphill Run
Jul 4, 2027