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Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay

Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay

The Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon offers a chilly, challenging loop with a unique downhill reward.

Race Date

Jan 16, 2027

Location

Polson, MT

Solid Pick49

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Location
Polson, Montana
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3 Person Team Relay
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
275

Highlights

Good For

Destination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat SwagGreat Medal

The Experience

The Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon, now in its 14th running, takes place in Polson, Montana, offering a unique challenge for those who brave the cold. The course is a large, clockwise loop starting and finishing at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center. Runners will encounter an uphill start and finish, with a significant downhill section in the middle miles providing a welcome respite.

The course itself is predominantly on paved roads, with a newly repaved section on Reservoir Road featuring clean lines and a bike lane, described as "almost too smooth." The route includes turns to the right, with one exception, and heads north on Back Road, which becomes Kerr Dam, leading to a mile-plus gentle downhill into town.

With a median field size of around 80 finishers and a steady trend, this race draws participants from about three states. Approximately 40% of runners are repeat participants, highlighting a loyal following. Typical winning times hover around 79 minutes, and the race offers finisher medals for those who complete the course, though T-shirts are an additional cost and must be ordered in advance.

Race-provided description

Welcome Back Runners!! This is the 14th Running!!! The Sorry 'Bout That 1/2 Marathon and Team Relay is back for 2027.  Hopefully it will be above freezing this year on race day, but not by much.  The course will be clockwise this year, meaning a uphill start start and uphilll finish, with the large downhill in the middle miles. Two aide stations and one portajohn will be on the course. Clockwise means it goes the direction of an old clock with hands. All turns on the course are to the right except for one.  Free Finisher Medals with entry and finish. If you enter the race and don't run you will not get a medal This year T shirts are extra cost. I have been informed by the accountants that the race can not afford to keep losing money every year. T shirt option was turned off on 12/29/2026.  Wear a costume get a :30 second head start.  Packet Pickup is same day only.  Schedule 9:30-Registration/Packet Pickup Begins  11:00-Race Begins 2:00-Awards   Course Start and Finish at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center on Ridgwater Drive Polson, MT. Its a large clockwise loop. Start on Ridgewater, turn right onto bike bath heading south. Follow bike path until you make a right turn onto Reservoir Rd. This road was just repaved with lines and a bike lane. Its almost too smooth. Hopefully you enjoy it. Continue on Reservoir until it meets Back Road. Turn Right heading North on Back Rd.   Back Road becomes Kerr Damn and your will have a 1 mile plus gentle downhill into town. Continue on road as it curse right and becomes 7th avenue. There is no other options really other than going straight into the river, don't do that. Continue straight east on 7th Ave through town. There will be no road closures and cars will not be stopping for you, keep your head up and obey traffic rules. Just before the road starts climbing a hill turn left onto the bike path. Follow the bike path all the way back to Ridgwater. Take a Right on Ridgewater and return to MVAC.    PARKING NO Parking in the Mission Valley Aquatic Center. All parking for the race will be at the soccer fields behind the pool. Drive past the pool on Ridgewater, turn right and go into large gravel lot behind the pool.      The FULL MONTANA FROZEN FOOL Complete the SBT1/2 in January. Complete the Snow Joke in February. Send me an email with your results. I will send you a personalized custom made FULL MONTANA FROZEN FOOL award commemorating your frozen achievement.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, January 16, 2027

Start Time

11:00 AM

Giveaway

Hoodie

Start Location

309 Ridgewater Dr, Polson, MT, 59860

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Lake River

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

3 Person Team Relay

Quality Score

Solid Pick49
Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size10/15

~83 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

40% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw3/10

runners from 3 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:19:06

Weather0/10

typical high 28°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

18°

Afternoon (High)

28°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.1"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

79%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 275 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2020

Total finishers

275

Median time

2:05:34

Latest turnout

80

States

6

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:054:00

Turnout by year

20182020

'18'19'20
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Frequently asked

When is the Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay?

The Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay is held on Saturday, January 16, 2027, starting at 11:00 AM.

Where does the Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay take place?

It takes place in Polson, Montana.

What distances does the Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3 Person Team Relay.

Is the Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay course flat and good for a PR?

The Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay is a rolling hills, loop course course.

How many people run the Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay?

HalfRuns has finish records for 275 runners who have completed the Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay.

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