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Big Sky State Games Road Race

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Laurel, Montana

$40Price
68Runners
7/18/2026 06:30Start
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The Experience

This is a fairly flat, fast course on Thiel/River Rd and follows along scenic views of the Yellowstone River and it's wildlife.

Big Sky State Games road race competitors can compete in a 5k, 10k or 1/2 marathon. It is a qualifying sport for the State Games of America.  All runners must be finished by 10 a.m.

NOTE:  The 5k, 10k, and 1/2 Marathon are USATF State Championships for Montana

Start Times: 

1/2 marathon: 6:30 a.m., 

10k: 7:30 a.m.,

5k: 7:40 a.m.

All runners must finish by 9:30 am

Early entry fee: 5k and 10k: $35, 1/2 marathon: $40

Late entry fee: 5k and 10k: $40, 1/2 marathon: $45

Day of Packet Pickup entry fee: 5k/10k: $45, 1/2 Marathon: $50

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Race Details

Race Day

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 7/18/2026 06:30

Start Location

East Lauralee Lane off Thiel Road (River Road), Laurel, MT 59044

Course

Loop

Also Offers

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 Miles13.1 Miles

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Registration

Register online — $40

Race Website

Official race information

Race Performance

Median Finish

2:03:18

9:25/mi pace

Winning Time

1:13:06

5:35/mi pace

Finishers (2025)

68

38% female · 62% male

Reach

9 states

Avg age: 39

Finish Time Distribution (2025)

1:44:38

Top 25%

2:22:01

Top 75%

2025:68 runners2024:48 runners2023:57 runners

Historical Weather

Avg High

90°F

Avg Low

62°F

Precip

0.01 in

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Wind

10.6 mph

41% humidity·Based on 5-year historical data

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