Montana Women's Run

About the Event

Race Day: Saturday, May 09, 2026 5 mile starts at 8:00 a.m. and the 2 Mile starts at 9:00 a.m.

Thank you for participating in the 45th Annual Montana Women’s Run Event. The Montana Women’s Run event consists of a 5 mile and 2 mile course. We will also offer a Virtual 5 mile or 2 mile option. Participants can walk, run, or even wheelchair either distance. Children in strollers do not need to be registered unless you’d like a t-shirt for your child. Bikes, Rollerblades, skateboards, pets, smoking and headphones will not be permitted on the course.

You MUST pre-register and pick up t-shirt and packet, May 7-8 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. Race Headquarters TBD. You can register online up until 12:00 p.m Friday May 8th but will still need to pick up your t-shirt and packet at Headquarters by 6:00 p.m. Registration will also be available at Headquarters from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. May 7-8th. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! (Out of town, pre-registered entrants only, may pick up t-shirts and packets Race Day from 7-8:30 am.

This year we are offering a short sleeve tech shirt option for $5.00 extra. There is a limited supply and are first come first served.

Virtual race participants will have their t-shirts and packets mailed to them. The deadline to register for the Virtual race is April 20th @ 11:59 p.m. to ensure plenty of time for mailing.

The Kids Run will be held May 5th at 6:00 p.m. at Rocky Mountain College. Races start at 6:00 p.m. sharp so come early to pick up t-shirt and get lined up in proper age group. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

We will be sending a link to the virtual race bag to each registrant as well.

Races Offered

5 Mile

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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08:00

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$30.00

Virtual 5 Mile

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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08:00

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$40.00

2 Mile

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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09:00

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$30.00

Virtual 2 Mile

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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09:00

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$40.00

Kid's Run-May 5th

May 09, 2026

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18:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Billings.

thermostat Temperature

7.5° / 20.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.6° / 17.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 10m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.2)

humidity_mid Humidity

57.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:41

nightlight Sunset

20:39

About Billings

Learn more about the host city, Billings.

Billings is the largest city in Montana in Yellowstone County, with an estimated 110,000 people (2019). As a destination, Billings does a significant amount of convention business and is also the host to various regional events such as music festivals, athletic contests, rodeos, and outdoor activities. Billings hosts the largest hospitals in a 500-mile radius, as such the medical profession is a major source of employment in the area. Billings also is a frequent overnight or meal stop for westbound visitors to Yellowstone National Park, as it is the last major city for visitors going to the park via the Beartooth Highway.