Snowbowl 15K
Snowbowl 15K is a trail running and running race on August 8, 2026 in Missoula, MT, with an entry fee of $60.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Location
- 1700 Snowbowl Road, Missoula, MT
- Price
- $60
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
The beautiful loop course will start and finish in the Snowbowl base area. The 9.3 mile course will climb for 4.65 miles on a mixture of dirt and double track roads. You will reach the top of the climb, and the only aid station on the course, at the top of Grizzly Chair. From there you will enjoy a beautiful 4.65 mile descent down the popular stretch of single track in the ski area, known as Beargrass Highway. This trail will bring you all the way back to the base area and finish line. There is 2,150 ft of climbing in the race and 2,150 ft of flowy single track descending.
Runners Receive:
- A well-marked course
- Fantastic views of the Missoula Valley and Rattlesnake mountains
- Chip Timing
- Custom Race Bib with name on bib
- Stylish Snowbowl 15K trucker hat
- Post-race lunch catered by Snowbowl
- Well-earned Big Sky Brewing beer (or sparkling water) at the finish line.
Registration:
5.6.26-6.30.26:
- $50
7.1.26-7.31.26
- $55
8.1.26-8.8.26
- $65
*No refunds, deferrals, or transfers
*The Snowbowl 15k is capped at 250 participants.
Schedule:
Friday | 8.7.26
- 2:00-6:00pm: Packet Pick Up in the basement of Runner’s Edge
Saturday | 8.8.26:
- 7:30am-8:15am: Packet Pick Up at Snowbowl Base Area
- 8:30am: Race Start (details on waves or rolling start windows will be shared closer to race.)
- 10:00am-12pm: Post Race Lunch in Base Area catered by Snowbowl
- 11:30am: Awards Ceremony
- 12:00pm: Course Closed
Location:
The Snowbowl 15k takes place at the Montana Snowbowl. The start/finish line is right next to the lodge.
Make a Day of it!
Bring the whole family for the race and stay for the zipline and huckleberries! All summer long the Montana Snowbowl operates zipline tours that criss-cross the resort. Now you can take a post-race ride and enjoy a birds eye view of terrain you covered by foot.
Questions?
Please email krisb@runnersedgemt.com
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
87°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Missoula 6 Nw Wfo, 5 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 Snowbowl 15K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
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.
Coming Up
More Trail Running races near Missoula, MT
The Divide Trail Race
50K · From $70 · Thompson Park (Butte, MT)
95 miles away
Last Herron Standing- Backyard Ultra
2 Mile / 3K · 100 Mile · From $10 · 2310 Foys Lake Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
86 miles away
The Augúst - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace
5K · From $10 · 2850 Broadwater Ave
95 miles away
Hiawatha Fall Trail Run
10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · From $75 · 47.396311, -115.635383
76 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Missoula than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to MissoulaFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Snowbowl 15K?+
When and where is the Snowbowl 15K?+
How do I register for the Snowbowl 15K?+
Snowbowl 15K
Aug 8, 2026