Kickin Assphault Half Marathon, 10k, 1 Mile run/walk, 1/2 mile Kid's Dash
Great Falls' Kickin' Assphault Half Marathon offers a fast, flat course with community charm.
Race Date
May 31, 2026
Location
Great Falls, MT
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Location
- Great Falls, Montana
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles, 1/2 Mile Kid's Dash
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 871
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Kickin' Assphault Half Marathon, held annually in Great Falls, Montana, offers a straightforward racing experience with a focus on speed and community. The event, first run in 2010 and now in its 13th edition, typically sees around 102 finishers, drawing runners from across the region.
The course is designed for speed, boasting a flat profile with minimal elevation change, making it a potential PR course. Runners navigate the River's Edge Trail and sections of River Drive, which is closed to traffic for the event, starting and finishing at Elks Riverside Park.
While not a large-scale event, the Kickin' Assphault provides a welcoming atmosphere. Swag includes a race shirt and a small medal, and the production is noted as solid, though without a large expo. Around 19% of participants return year after year, indicating a loyal following for this Montana race.
Race-provided description
A half marathon (13.1mile), 10k, 5k, 1 mile run/walk and 1/2 mile Kid's Dash on the River's Edge Trail in Great Falls, Montana.
Events start at Elks Riverside Park in Great Falls, MT - Park Drive North and 4th Avenue North. The 13.1 marathon, 10k and 5k routes incorporate the park and River’s Edge Trail. All events start and end in front of the Tennis Courts at the blowup arch from competitive timing. 2026 event WILL have the road of River Drive closed. This is new from 2025 event. Please park on the street or in a parking spot but do not run over cones and watch for runners.
The Kid’s run and 1-mile walk is the .5 mile loop around the park. Packet Pickup will be Saturday May 30th from 4:30-6pm at the Benefis Foot and ankle clinic in Evergreen and race morning starting at 6:30am at the start line area of Elks riverside park.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Race Shirt
Start Location
701 River Drive N., Great Falls, MT, 59401
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park, Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MT21003MF · Kickin' Assphault Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout7413 years running
~102 finishers a year
growing or steady
19% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:20:40
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
50%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 871 finishers actually crossed the line across 13 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
871
Median time
2:05:03
Latest turnout
52
States
33
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Kickin Assphault Half Marathon, 10k, 1 Mile run/walk, 1/2 mile Kid's Dash?
The Kickin Assphault Half Marathon, 10k, 1 Mile run/walk, 1/2 mile Kid's Dash is held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Kickin Assphault Half Marathon, 10k, 1 Mile run/walk, 1/2 mile Kid's Dash take place?
It takes place in Great Falls, Montana.
What distances does the Kickin Assphault Half Marathon, 10k, 1 Mile run/walk, 1/2 mile Kid's Dash offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles, 1/2 Mile Kid's Dash.
Is the Kickin Assphault Half Marathon, 10k, 1 Mile run/walk, 1/2 mile Kid's Dash course flat and good for a PR?
The Kickin Assphault Half Marathon, 10k, 1 Mile run/walk, 1/2 mile Kid's Dash is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Kickin Assphault Half Marathon, 10k, 1 Mile run/walk, 1/2 mile Kid's Dash?
HalfRuns has finish records for 871 runners who have completed the Kickin Assphault Half Marathon, 10k, 1 Mile run/walk, 1/2 mile Kid's Dash.
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