Montana Meltdown

The Montana Meltdown Fixed Time Event

September 27-28 2025 Location: Gallatin Valley Regional Park, Bozeman, Montana Welcome to the Montana Meltdown Fixed Time Event, a fun and competitive series of races held at Gallatin Valley Regional Park in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. Test your endurance on our 1.5-mile loop course and see how many miles you can achieve in 24 hours, 12 hours, and 4 hours. Whether you're here for speed, distance, or just a great time, the Montana Meltdown has something for everyone. Set your goal and go the distance in Montana's premier timed race. Enjoy the support of your friends and fellow runners as you push your limits in a race against the clock.

Race Times

We offer multiple event options, so make sure to check the start times and sign up for the race that suits you best! 24 Hour Race: Starts at 10 am 12 hours Race: Starts at 10am 4 Hour Race: Starts at 12pm

Registration Details

Deadline: Online registration closes September 23 at 11:59pm MST

Packet Pickup

Location: Race Day Pickup: Starting at 8am, available at the Start/Finish area at Gallatin Valley Regional Park. Please pick up your timing chip prior to your race start.

Crews, Aid, and Facilities

Crew Support: Runners may have crew support every lap. There is a designated area adjacent to the course for camping and one aid station Parking: is extremely limited, please plan to carpool or ride share if possible. The course is close to local hotels. If this is not possible, please park in the Oak street lot. Aid Stations: There is one aid station that you will pass every 1.5 miles with a variety of typical ultra food, along with vegan and gluten free options as needed. The Race Guide can be accessed via this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16IEZ7JJxuh1wCxCFW7dd9tOg3_R-KxplJjfjhjY7Olk/edit

Awards

Awards In timed events, there are no DNFs, so it is your time to send it with no pressure. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall winners in each race. All participants get finisher swag. Join us for the Montana Meltdown and make this an unforgettable running experience in the heart of Montana! For more details visit https://montanameltdown.com

Pregnancy Deferral

In the event in entrant becomes pregnant, adopts a child, or is dealing with postpartum recovery, please contact the race for a refund or to defer your entry to a future year.