Big Sky State Games Road Race
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Event overview
The Big Sky State Games Road Race takes place on July 18, 2026, in Laurel, Montana (East Lauralee Lane off Thiel Road / River Road). The event offers multiple race categories including road and wheelchair divisions. The running distances are:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
- 5k Wheelchair
- 10k Wheelchair
- Half marathon Wheelchair
The 5k, 10k, and half marathon serve as USATF State Championships for Montana. The road race is also a qualifying sport for the State Games of America.
Course and entry
The course runs on Thiel/River Road and is described as fairly flat and fast, following views of the Yellowstone River and its wildlife. Entry fees listed in the event information include early, late, and day-of packet pickup prices: early entry fees are $35 for the 5k and 10k and $40 for the half marathon; late entry fees are $40 for the 5k and 10k and $45 for the half marathon; day-of packet pickup fees are $45 for the 5k/10k and $50 for the half marathon. Prices increase after July 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
