Name: Big Sky State Games Road Race
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Laurel, Montana

About the Event

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.

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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Races Offered

1/2 Marathon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$40.00

Half Marathon Wheelchair

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$40.00

10k

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$35.00

10k Wheelchair

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$35.00

5k

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:40

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$35.00

5k Wheelchair

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:40

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$35.00

1/2 Marathon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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153 days remaining

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0.00

10k

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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153 days remaining

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0.00

10k Wheelchair

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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0.00

5k

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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153 days remaining

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0.00

5k Wheelchair

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5k Wheelchair

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153 days remaining

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0.00

Half Marathon Wheelchair

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — Half Marathon Wheelchair

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Type — Running

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153 days remaining

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$40.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Laurel.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.5° / 31.1°

wb_sunny 13.9° / 28.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.6 /

water_drop 45.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.5° / 31.1°

wb_sunny 13.9° / 28.9°

air 8.6 km/h

water_drop 45.6%

About Laurel

Laurel is a town in southern Montana. About 7,200 people lived there in 2020. Though some refer to it as a suburb of Billings, the town is a uniquely different place.