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 t-shirt
- 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
53°
Chance of Rain
20%
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
Elevation
3,168 ft
Nearest Airport
MSO
Missoula Montana Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Snowbowl 15K?
- Snowbowl 15K is a running race held in Missoula, Montana on August 8, 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 Snowbowl 15K?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Missoula, Montana at 1700 Snowbowl Road, Missoula, MT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Snowbowl 15K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Snowbowl 15K
Aug 8, 2026