Catch Me if You Can!

JAN
3
2026
Catch Me if You Can! is a winter race series in Billings, Montana with four staggered start races that have faster runners chase down earlier starters so everyone converges at the finish. Hot drinks follow each event.
Sat 3 Jan 2026
10 kilometers 8 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Catch Me if You Can! is a winter race series in Billings, Montana, running from December 6, 2025 to April 4, 2026. The series is organized as four separate races held at different Billings-area locations. Hot beverages are provided after each race.

Distances

  • 4K
  • 5K
  • 8K
  • 10K

Races and format

The four races are The Chill 4K (December 6, 2025, at Riverfront), The Flurry 5K (January 3, 2026, at High Sierra), The Blizzard 8K (February 7, 2026, at Zimmerman), and The Thaw 10K (April 4, 2026, at Swords). Each runner starts individually based on a predicted finish time so that runners are expected to arrive near the finish together; faster runners start later and attempt to catch those who started earlier.

Entry, scoring and prizes

The series is free for Yellowstone Rim Runners members. New members may join during registration for $15 (individual) or $24 (family). Runners earn series points for each race: 1st = 25 points, 2nd = 24, 3rd = 23, continuing down to 5 points. Participation, volunteering, or a runner's first race each award 5 points. The top five overall series finishers receive cash prizes: $100, $75, $50, $25, and $15 respectively. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
The Thaw 10k
8 km
The Blizzard 8k
5 km
The Flurry 5k
The Chill 4k