Montana Cup
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Distance
- Women Age 40 + (still included in overall results) · Women Age 39 and under (included in overall results) · Men Age 40 + (still included in overall results) & more
From the Organizer
The Montana Cup cross-country meet offers an exploration of Montana’s magnificent open spaces. It is not a road race, nor is it an ultra-endurance trail run; it's a team event, which brings together runners from all of Montana’s regions for competition, racing across country, for the glory of claiming a “traveling trophy” – the Montana Cup.
The Montana Cup’s underlying mission is to unite the state’s widespread runners & running communities, to foster continued training & racing among Montana runners of all ages, and to leave each participant thinking ... "that course was excellent, exciting & beautiful!"
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (2026)
10:30 Check-in / packet-pickup opens
11:45 National Anthem
12:00 Women's Race
1:00 Men's Race
2:00 Awards & Refreshments
This year’s race is hosted by Yellowstone Rim Runners, with Co-Race Directors Christina Dalton and Will Plowman at the helm.
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
52°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Billings Logan Intl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Billings, MT
Population
118,321
as of 2023
Elevation
3,226 ft
Nearest Airport
BIL
Billings Logan International Airport · 1 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 Montana Cup, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
145
Days to train
- Race
- Montana Cup
- Date
- October 31, 2026
Coming Up
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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Montana Cup?
- Montana Cup is a running race held in Billings, Montana on October 31, 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 Montana Cup?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Billings, Montana at Billings Region (exact location TBA), Billings, MT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Montana Cup?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Montana Cup
Oct 31, 2026