Snow Joke Half Marathon
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About the race
Snow Joke Half Marathon takes place in Seeley Lake on February 27, 2027. The event is a 13.1 mile winter road and trail race and is billed as the 48th edition of this local winter tradition.
Registration opens August 5, 2026 and follows tiered pricing: $35 from August 5 to October 14, $45 from October 15 to December 15, $50 from December 16 to January 20, and $55 from January 21 to race day. Run Wild Missoula members receive a $3 discount. The field is capped at 750 participants and entry fees are non refundable and non transferable.
The course is cupless; participants must provide their own hydration devices or fill at aid stations. The course is open to dogs on non retractable leashes and to strollers; aid stations will offer water and treats for dogs. As a safety measure, participants must complete the highway portion of the course by 12:15 PM.
Bib pickup is available the day before at Run Wild Missoula headquarters and on race morning at Seeley Lake Elementary School; race day pickup closes promptly at 10:45 AM. All finishers receive chip timing, a custom bib, and a Snow Joke finisher medal; participants 21 and older receive one complimentary post race beer and pancakes are provided after the race. An optional long sleeve shirt is available for an additional fee.
Cash awards are offered for the top three overall finishers in male, female, and nonbinary divisions, and a pet prize is awarded to the first canine finisher. Proceeds benefit Seeley Lake Elementary School and local community organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
