Yellowjackets / Battlin' Bears XC Open is a running race on October 9, 2026 in Billings, MT.
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Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Friday, 10/9
High
87°
Low
52°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
8 to 18 mph
Population
118,321
as of 2023
City 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.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Yellowjackets / Battlin' Bears XC Open, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Yellowjackets / Battlin' Bears XC Open
Oct 9, 2026