Beginner Running
Beginner Running is a running race on September 9 – November 26, 2026 in Missoula, MT, with entry fees from $8 to $35.
- Date
- September 9 – November 26, 2026 (55 days to go)
- Location
- 125 E Main St, Missoula, MT
- Price
- $8–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Looking for a little motivation to get started running? Not sure where to begin, or hoping to find a supportive group to keep you accountable? You’re in the right place.
Join coaches Miranda, Spring, and Kelsi for a fun and encouraging 7-week beginner training program designed for brand-new runners. We’ll start with walk/run intervals and gradually build your confidence and endurance, with the goal of completing the Skeleton Skedaddle 5K—and, if you’re feeling ready, the Turkey Day 8K!
No experience is necessary—just bring yourself, a positive attitude, and a willingness to give it a try!
Pace doesn’t matter – all you need is the willingness to take the first step. Your goal will be to complete the 5K (3.1 miles) in the Beginner Running 101 class, and the 8K (4.96 miles) in the Turkey Day 8K training class, and our goal will be to inspire you to keep on going long after this training class is finished.
There are two sequential sessions of Beginner Running:
Beginner Running 101:
Class begins Wednesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM and continues through the Skeleton Skedaddle on Sunday, October 26th. We will meet weekly, on Saturdays at 8:30 AM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. Location will be communicated by class leaders.
Turkey Day Training Class:
For those who want to keep the momentum going! Class begins Saturday, November 1 at the Run Wild Missoula Beer Run and continues through Thursday, November 27 at the Turkey Day 8K. We will meet weekly, on Saturdays at 8:30 AM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. Location will be communicated by class leaders. Registration for the Turkey Day Training Class opens on Wednesday, October 15 at 8:00 AM!
What you get:
- Leadership, support and advice;
- Comprehensive training program to complete a 5K (101) or 8K (TDTC);
- Twice weekly group runs;
- Custom RWM swag;
- Entry into RWM’s Skeleton Skedaddle 5K (101),
- Great people to train with; and
- Inspiration, motivation and fun!
Cost:
- 101
- $35
- Includes cost of Skeleton Skedaddle registration fee!
- Turkey Day Training Class
- $5
- Does not include cost of Turkey Day registration fee.
Run Wild Missoula membership required.
Events
Weather
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
76°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Missoula 2 Ne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Missoula, MT
Population
75,600
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,168 ft
Nearest Airport
MSO
Missoula Montana Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Beginner Running, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
55
Days to train
- Race
- Beginner Running
- Date
- September 9 – November 26, 2026
- Location
- 125 E Main St, Missoula, MT
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Beginner Running
Sep 9, 2026