CITY TO SKY
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Distance
- City to Sky 50K · City to Sky 25K
From the Organizer
This unique trail race starts and finishes near Missoula’s University District and features multiple mountain summits totaling 8,000+ feet of vertical elevation and exploring many of Missoula’s iconic open space and conservation lands circumnavigating the Pattee Creek Watershed. It highlights the best of Missoula’s open space and urban recreation areas and boasts less than two miles of pavement.
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
55°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Missoula 2 Ne, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Missoula, MT
Population
75,600
as of 2023
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 CITY TO SKY, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
132
Days to train
- Race
- CITY TO SKY
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CITY TO SKY?
- CITY TO SKY is a running race held in Missoula, Montana on October 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the CITY TO SKY?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Missoula, Montana at Dornblaser-Lewis and Clark Stadium – University of Montana, Missoula, MT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the CITY TO SKY?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
CITY TO SKY
Oct 18, 2026