River City Roots Run!
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 125 E. Main St, Missoula, MT
- Distance
- Other
- Price
- $15–$28
From the Organizer
River City Roots 4 Mile Run is brought to you by Run Wild Missoula, in partnership with Missoula Downtown Association.
A 4-mile fun run in association with the River City Roots Festival. This 4-mile run pays tribute to the city's love of recreation and staying active. All ages, abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to enjoy a morning run or walk before the festival in the afternoon and evening!
You can view the course on Strava here, or download a .pdf of the course here.
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
82°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
22%
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
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Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the River City Roots Run!?
- River City Roots Run! is a running race held in Missoula, Montana on August 22, 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 River City Roots Run!?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Missoula, Montana at 125 E. Main St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the River City Roots Run!?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
River City Roots Run!
Aug 22, 2026