The Montana Cup cross-country meet offers an exploration of Montana’s magnificent open spaces. It is not a road race, nor is it an ultra-endurance trail run; it's a team event, which brings together runners from all of Montana’s regions for competition, racing across country, for the glory of claiming a “traveling trophy” – the Montana Cup.

The Montana Cup’s underlying mission is to unite the state’s widespread runners & running communities, to foster continued training & racing among Montana runners of all ages, and to leave each participant thinking ... "that course was excellent, exciting & beautiful!"

Registration ends at noon on Friday, October 30th. There is no race day registration.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE (2026) 10:30 Check-in / packet-pickup opens 11:45 National Anthem 12:00 Women's Race 1:00 Men's Race 2:00 Awards & Refreshments

This year’s race is hosted by Yellowstone Rim Runners, with Co-Race Directors Cristina Dalton and Will Plowman at the helm.

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Distances

3.4 mi

4.1 mi

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3.7 mi