
From the Organizer
Come out and join us on a beautiful Montana day to improve not only your personal health but also support an amazing local cause. This is the inaugural 4.06 mile fun run and ruck that supports the Montana Veterans Memorial Association. Funds from the event will go towards maintenance and operating expenses. Funds raised will also support future expansion projects at the memorial. If you haven't visited the Montana Veterans Memorial, it is located at 1025 25th St N in Great Falls, MT. This event is for people of all ages. Push a stroller, wear combat boots, put on a weight vest, or your favorite red, white, and blue workout attire. We hope to see it all!!! Sign up 30 days before the event to guarantee a race t-shirt and finish medal. Race start and finish is on Rivers Edge Trail in Great Falls. Parking is at the softball fields south of the Black Eagle park. We will jump on the trail from there. Race map will be posted on our facebook page soon.
The memorial is a place that currently honors and recognizes over 8,700 United States military veterans from all branches of military service. Reach out to us on Facebook or through our website if you or someone you know would like to be recognized in a granite tile or bench.
https://www.montanaveteransmemorial.org/
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Weather
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
74°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Great Falls 16st, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
3,408 ft
Nearest Airport
GTF
Great Falls International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Montana Veterans Memorial 4.06 mile Fun Run & Ruck
Sep 12, 2026