Big Sky State Games Road Race

United States flag Laurel, Montana, United States

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Big Sky State Games Road Race runsignup.com
Date 17 Jul, 2027
Races 7 distances
Entry fee $35.00 – $45.00
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Big Sky State Games Road Race

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: 7:15 a.m.,
5k: 7:30 a.m.

All runners must finish by 9:30 am

Early entry fee: 5k and 10k: $35, 1/2 marathon: $45

Late entry fee: 5k and 10k: $40, 1/2 marathon: $50

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

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Races offered

17Jul

1/2 Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
06:30
Entry fee
$45.00
17Jul

Half Marathon Wheelchair

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
06:30
Entry fee
$45.00
17Jul

Virtual

Running

Distance
Virtual
Start time
06:30
Entry fee
$35.00
17Jul

10k

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
07:15
Entry fee
$35.00
17Jul

10k Wheelchair

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
07:15
Entry fee
$35.00
17Jul

5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$35.00
17Jul

5k Wheelchair

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$35.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for July in Laurel.

Temperature15.5° / 30.5°
Feels like13.9° / 28.3°
Sunshine hours13h 33m
Rainfall0.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.6 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity45.6%
Max UV indexModerate (5.6)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise05:41
Sunset20:58

About Laurel

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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.

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