River City Roots Run

River City Roots Run

River City Roots Run is a community 4-mile fun run organized by Run Wild Missoula in partnership with the Missoula Downtown Foundation. The run is held in conjunction with the River City Roots Festival and takes place on streets through downtown Missoula, beginning on E. Main St between N. Higgins & N. Pattee and finishing at Brennan’s Wave at Caras Park. A course map is provided by the organizers.

The event welcomes participants of all ages and backgrounds. Entry policies include free registration for ages 13 and under, a youth rate for ages 14 to 18, a student rate for University of Montana students with valid ID, and tiered open registration fees. Per event policy, entry fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

All participants receive a custom bib and chip timing. Open registration participants receive a festival cup, wristband, and drink ticket. The first 500 registrants receive a custom Roots Run t shirt at bib pickup; a shirt exchange is available after the run. Awards are given to the top three overall male, female, and nonbinary finishers with gift card prizes, and winners are recognized in multiple age groups spanning 9 and under through 90 plus.

Additional event logistics note that parking is available at Caras Park, on-street, or in a free lot though space near the start is limited. Dogs are not allowed except for ADA service animals on nonretractable leashes. Funds raised benefit the Missoula Downtown Foundation and efforts including the Caras Park Canopy replacement project. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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