
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
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
Atmosphere
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
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
Quality Score
Solid Pick493 years running
~83 finishers a year
shrinking
40% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 3 states
winner 1:19:06
typical high 28°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2018–2020
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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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