WEEKLY CLUB RUNS

Come join us at any or all of our Weekly Club Runs. Runners of all levels are invited! Bring a friend or two. A great chance to meet new friends and have a great time!

 Monday N/A

Tuesday- Starts at 6:00 a.m., sharp!! Meet at Cobb Field on North 27th and run Black Otter Trail (6.7 mile loop to the Heights, up to the airport and down 27th Street). PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR REFLECTIVE GEAR!! For more info on this run, call Terry Johns at 656.6023.

Wednesday- 5:30 p.m., Meet 3rd St. W. side of Pioneer Park as of November 1, 2009. Run a 5 mile out and back course.

Thursday- Starts at 6:00 a.m., sharp!! Meet at Cobb Field on North 27th and run Black Otter Trail (6.7 mile loop to the Heights, up to the airport and down 27th Street). PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR REFLECTIVE GEAR!! For more info on this run, call Terry Johns at 656.6023.

Friday- N/A

Saturday- 8:00 a.m., Meet at the YMCA and run for one hour, routes vary. Meet at 7:30 AM for a longer run.

Sunday- 1.) Alan, and a few others sometimes still meet at Zimmerman Center (Pioneer Park) or Zimmerman Park (on the rims) for a long run at 8am. Anyone is welcome to join.   2.) Terry Johns is also leading a 10 - 15 mile long run every Sunday starting at 6:30 a.m. at Dehler Park. For more information, contact Terry Johns at 656-6023.

 Trail Runs  Deb Magilke is always up for a trail run. Contact her at 860-1883.

Please contact Ronda Vukasin for calendar additions and changes. 406-248-5148; email: rrondevu@msn.com

Updated March 8, 2010.

Calendar of Events

NEW MARATHON CALENDAR!!!! Scroll down just below the 2010 calendar, and you’ll see a list of all marathons (and ultras) that are held each year in Montana. If I have missed any, please let me know.

2010 Calendar of Events

January 2010

1/1/2010, New Year’s Day Run & Potluck Breakfast.  Meet January 1 at 9a.m. at the Riverfront Park fireplace picnic shelter for the popular annual New Year’s Day run and potluck breakfast by the fire.  You can run whatever distance you’d like and runners of all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.

1/12/2010 Rimrunners board meeting, Montana Brewing Company, 6:30pm

1/23/2010, Montana Senior Olympic Nordic Races.  5 & 10K Classic Races start at 10 am and 5 & 10K Free Style Races at 1 pm at Bohart Cross Country Ski Center near Bozeman.  Competitors must be 45 years of age or older.  Gold, silver and bronze medals awarded in 5 year age groups.  Join the group at 6 pm at McKenzie River Pizza at 6 pm for a no host supper.  For more information call 406-586-5543 or kayjn@imt.net   Entry form at www.montanaseniorolympics.org

1/23/2010, the Yellowstone Rimrunners’ Holiday Party!  Join fellow Rimrunners, their Family Members & Young Folk, a date or a Friend, all are welcome. Festivities are being held at the Valley Credit Union Banquet Hall at 207 N. 28th Street, downtown Billings.  At 6:00 pm Appetizers will be provided, BYOSpirits, a Catered Dinner will begin at 7:00 followed by live music and dancing by Common Ground at 8:00 pm. 

Please RSVP to Bill Johnston sbjohnston2@bresnan.net  248-3125/eves or 869-6353/days. 

1/24/09, “all-comers” indoor track meet, Bozeman, Brick Breeden Field House.  Field events will begin at 11:00 A.M. with track events starting at 12:00 P.M. Doors open at 9:00 A.M.  Medals are awarded to the top five finishers in each age division with hats, T-shirts, and USATF apparel available. High school athletes may enter an unlimited number of events. Maximum of three events for youth athletes, and not more than four events for open and masters. Entry fee of $10.00/athlete should be postmarked by no later than Saturday, January 19th with a $5 late fee assessed for entries received after Wednesday, January 22. For more information on entry forms, schedule of events, and rules of competition contact Dave Skelton., P.O. Box 651, Bozeman, MT 59771-0651; e-mail at bztkclub@bresnan.net, or visit the Montana USA Track & Field Association website at www.bozemantrackclub.org.

1/30, Frost Fever 5k Fun Run. Missoula, MT.   Race will take place on scenic trails around the Clark Fork River, start and finish will be held at McCormick Park, http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/mt/missoula/940125720297097904. All participants will receive 50% off admission to Currents Indoor Aquatics Center during race weekend and a long sleeve t-shirt...sign up by early registration deadline to guarantee a shirt on race day. Stick around for great prize drawings after the race! All race proceeds benefit Missoula Parks and Recreation’s youth scholarship fund which provides underserved children and families the opportunity to participate in Parks and Recreation programs.

Early Deadline & Fee: 5:00pm; Saturday, Jan. 23; $20 / Late Deadline & Race Day Fee: Jan. 24-30; $25 / Race Day Registration: 8:30-9:30 am, Saturday, Jan. 30 (not guaranteed a shirt on race day) / Cancellation Policy: Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. / Bib & T-shirt Pick Up: 4-6 pm, Fri. Jan. 29 or 8:30-9:30 am, Sat. Jan. 30, Currents Aquatics Center (McCormick Park). / Event Rules: Sorry, no dogs allowed. Strollers are welcome but will be asked to start towards the back. Walkers are always welcome...there is one stipulation...must complete race in 1 hour to qualify for official standings. / Age Categories: Male and Female; 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Walk-All Ages / Awards: given to first place finishers in each age category / Registration: Return the entry form http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/index.aspx?nid=221, along with entry fee to Missoula Parks and Recreation (600 Cregg Lane, Missoula, MT 59801) or register on-line @ http://www.active.com/running/missoula-mt/frost-fever-5k-fun-runwalk-2010. More information: sstires@ci.missoula.mt.us

 

February 2010

February 5-7, 2010---Rimrunner X-country ski trip to Yellowstone Park. If you considering going on the Rim Runner xc ski trip to Yellowstone Park ACT FAST because only 3 seats remain on the 8:30 shuttle. Cost is $16.22 per person.  If we get a lot more than 3 more people interested we can reserve another shuttle for 10:30 but time is quickly running out.  This is a fun trip for people of all skill levels. 

Trip Details:

Feb. 5th Friday: Skiers arrive in Gardiner Friday evening.  The Comfort Inn gives the club a rate of $65 plus tax. The Comfort Inn phone # is 406-848-7536

 Feb. 6th, Saturday: Shuttle departs Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel @ 8:30 prompt

Skiers can be dropped off at a trailhead and ski to the warming hut or go right to the warming hut to ski the trails there before being picked up in the afternoon. A sack lunch is necessary. After skiing:  soak in the Boiling River, participate in the club's Potluck Dinner at the Comfort Inn Sat Night, play ping pong, sit in the Jacuzzi, lots of good times and camaraderie...

Feb. 7th, Sunday:  Some gather to do a morning run or meet for breakfast before skiing or heading home.  Everyone is on their own to do whatever trails they'd like.   You can be home in time for the Superbowl!!

Reserve your seat now by contacting Kathy Ruff at Home: 655-4510 or Cell: 860-8917 Checks for the shuttle should be made payable to Kathy and mailed to her home at:  3035 Arnold Palmer, Billings, Mont. 59106

2/09/2010 Rimrunners board meeting, Montana Brewing Company, 6:30pm

2/13 Cupid’s Dash 3 mile Run/Walk New this year!  Run as a male/female team or individual, all levels including strollers and dogs are welcome.  Free use of Granite Peak facilities are free for participants on race day and they will offer free initiation fees that day for any race participants interested in joining Granite Peak Fitness.  Exercise, door prizes, bagels!  What a great way to begin the day! There will be male, female and team divisions. Entry form available here.

2/20 Frigid Digger Run. Butte, MT 3 & 7 Mile options. www.buttepissandmoanrunners.com

2/27, Seeley Lake, MT, SNOW JOKE HALF-MARATHON. 11:00, 13.1 mile lap around Seeley Lake on plowed roads. Icy patches likely. Registration Race Day Only, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. Fee $10.00 ($5.00 if under age 20). T-Shirts extra, first come first serve, or reserve one at herderdude@gmail.com For more info:  www.cheetahherders.com

2/28 Froze Nose Run & Bowl Town & Country Lanes.  Sign up 12:30-1 pm, to run 2 or 4 miles and bowl a game.  For every pin you knock down a second is deducted from your run time.  Prizes afterwards. Contact Rex or Nancy at 406-373-6479 for additional information.

march 2010

3/9/2010 Rimrunners board meeting, Montana Brewing Company, 6:30pm

3/13  AOH St Patrick’s Race.  Anaconda, MT, Buses leave at 10:30 for 3 or 6 miles.  Courses west of town. Call 563-7618 or www.anaconda-aoh.com

3/13, Run to the Pub. Bozeman, MT. A St. Patrick's Day celebration not to miss on Saturday, March 13! Here is an early season 10K or Half Marathon to start your year off right. A mostly downhill course will get you prepped for meeting at the Pub after the race.  All runners receive a mug, a T-shirt, and post-race party at the 317 Pub! Fees: $35 - 10K, $35 - Half, $5 late fee on the 12th, no race day registration. We will be giving away a trip for two to the Dublin marathon to one lucky runner; including airfare, three nights at a Dublin hotel and marathon entry fees. To be eligible, you don't need to win the Run to the Pub, you just need to finish. After the Run to the Pub, a drawing will be held to select the winner of the Dublin marathon trip. The Dublin marathon is October 25, 2010. For more information please visit: http://pub317.com or call 406.580.0967.  Runners may register online at www.active.com.

Rim Runner race

3/14 (Sunday), Billings, THE SHAMROCK RUN. 5k and Kids Run sponsored by the RIM RUNNERS. PRE-REGISTRATION: $20 Race entry fee per Individual; $25 Race entry fee per Family; $5 Race entry fee for those 18 and younger who are not YRR members (either individually or as part of a family membership). This entry fee includes a 1-year YRR Membership. Kid’s Run is free. Pre-Registration is also available at Time Out Sports from 10:30-2:00. On Saturday, March 13, Pre-Registration is also available at Time Out Sports from 10:30-2:00. Contact Bill at 855-1069. Click here for registration form. On Friday, March 12 at Time Out Sports kick off the Shamrock Run weekend with a book signing and visit by Olympian and Coach Jeff Galloway, followed on Saturday, March 13th with 2 sessions of Jeff Galloway’s running clinics, and then run the Shamrock 5K on Sunday, March 14th.  Details regarding the running clinics by Jeff Galloway can be found on http://montanagovernorscupmarathon.org/  or call Time Out Sports, 245-9735.   

 

3/20 BSWD Handicapped Run, MSU s 11th & Grant, 9 am. Your individual starting time is based on your performance at Froze Nose held last month.  If you didn’t run in the Froze Nose starting times will be 9:15 for the 5.4 miles, 9:30 for the 3:0 and 9:45 for the 1.1 Miles. Call 586-5543 for more information.

3/27 Purple 5K New events to benefit the Business Improvement District’s awareness & fundraising campaign and “Spare Change for Real Change”, World Bicycle Relief. These events will also serve as part of Big Sky State Game’s “Shape up Montana” campaign.  The first annual Purple 5K race will take place in the morning. Runners begin at 10 am, walkers at 10:15 am. Later, beginning at 5 pm the first annual Downtown Billings CRIT will begin for expert bicyclists, followed by the beginners’ class at 5:45 and Just for Fun will start at 6:15 pm. More info at www.4realchange.org

3/27, Buttercup Run  Arlee, 5K, 10K run/walk, 1mi fun run, a college scholarship benefit for Arlee High seniors. Medals for 1st 3 finishers, each race, age group, gender; prizes, raffles. Long-sleeved Ts by local artist Jerry McGahan; late reg 10 AM, start at Arlee High School; 10K walk start 10:30, other races 11 AM. Download registration/maps/info at www.geocities.com/btrcuprun or call Joe Weydt, 726-3335, arl3335@blackfoot.net. This is a nice flat and fast course.

april 2010

4/1, 3rd Annual April Fool’s Day Fun Run at Rocky Mountain College. (Thursday) 5k race to support RMC XC. Race will take place at the RMC campus. Start time is 5 pm Registration is at the Fortin Education Building. Contact Alan King for more info 406-238-7371 or alan.king@rocky.edu.    Entry Form

4/3 18th Annual Run for the Trees, Missoula. 5K Run for the Trees at 10:00 am 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 9:00 am.  Register by 3/28 for a t shirt.  $20.00 reg. fee and $25.00 late fee.  Receive a tree seedling to plant. Proceeds are to replace trees in parks and boulevards. Register at Active.com Call Jason @ 552-6271.

04/13/2010 Rimrunners board meeting, Montana Brewing Company, 6:30pm

4/17, Jenny Kramer Memorial Run, MSU-B campus.  Register to run or walk a fun 5K beginning and ending at Cisel Hall, MSU-B.  Check in and late registration begins at 10 am, walkers start at 10:30 & runners start at 11 am. Barbeque, raffle and door prizes for participants following the race! Entry Form   More info at 657-2370 or dbinkoski@msubillings.edu

4/18 Run for the Earth, Bozeman.  To promote Earth Week.  5 & 10K starting and finishing at the Story Mansion on the corner of Wilson and College.  Races begin at 10:00 am. Race day registration from 8:45-9:45 am or register at Active.com for info contact Deb Crawford at decrawford@montana.edu

4/24 Back from Bridger, a BSWD traditional run in Bozeman.  Meet at Bridger Bowl Parking lot.  Races begin at 9:00 am with distances including: 1.5, 3.0, 7.0, 10.0, 12.5 and 17.5 miles. Course closes at 12:30, no pre-registration.

4/25/2010, Peaks to Prairie, Triathlon or Biathlon., Race Director, Robin Culver, for more information Peakstriathlon@gmail.com

may 2010

Rim Runner race

5/8 Billings, MONTANA WOMEN’S RUN. 2 mile and 5 mile. 2008 event drew over 6,400 women, and donated over $60,000 to women’s programs in the Billings area. Getting Started Clinic held on eight consecutive Mondays, March 5th - May 3rd at Rocky Mountain College, 5:30-6:30 P.M., Hotline: 406-255-8488. http://www.womensrun.org/

 

5/8 Helena, MT, DON’T FENCE ME IN. 5K & 12K Trail Runs. This is a fund raiser for the Prickly Pear Land Trust and its work to preserve open space and trails in the Helena area. Contact Martin Miller at mpmiller93@yahoo.com 406-443-1343 or http://www.pricklypearlt.org

june 2010

6/5 Bill Barry Memorial Run/Cardiac Rehab Walk, Lewistown This will be a 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, and a 1 Mile walk along the beautiful Big Spring Creek in Lewistown, MT. For more information contact dlee@cmmccares.com or call 406-535-6222.

6/6, Deadwood, SD, Annual DEADWOOD-MICKELSON TRAIL MARATHON and HALF-MARATHON. Contact Jerry Dunn at 605-642-2382 or http://www.deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com/

6/12, Billings, HEART & SOLE RUN. 5K, 10K,, 2-mile Health Walk, 1 mile stroll & a Children’s Dash. 5K is the RRCA Western US Regional Championship. Contact Diane Standish for more info or email Diane at diane.standish@svh-mt.org http://www.svfoundation.org
Email: svspecialevents@svh-mt.org or 237-3600.

6/12, Buzzard Day 10k, 5k, and 1mi, Glendive, MT. We host Montana's Toughest 10K at our annual Buzzard Day celebration each year, on the second Saturday of June.  Buzzard Day is scheduled for June 13th this year. This is our 21st year and we usually have about 75 participants total in our 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun walk/run.  For more info, 406.377.6256 or check out their website. http://www.makoshika.org/events.htm

6/13, Buzzard Day 10k, 5k, and 1mi, Glendive, MT. We host Montana's Toughest 10K at our annual Buzzard Day celebration each year, on the second Saturday of June.  Buzzard Day is scheduled for June 13th this year. This is our 21st year and we usually have about 75 participants total in our 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun walk/run.  For more info, 406.377.6256 or check out their website. http://www.makoshika.org/events.htm

6/18 Dayton, WY, (Friday) BIGHORN TRAIL 100. Challenging out-and-back on rugged trails along three scenic canyons in the Bighorn Mountains. SIGN UP EARLY! Contact Bighorn Run, P.O. Box 6582, Sheridan, WY, 82801; 307-672-5356 or 307-673-7500; email: bighorntrailrun@yahoo.com or http://www.bighorntrailrun.com/

“There are times in our lives when we are drawn uncontrollably to some dangerous source of misery.” Suzi Thibeault to David Horton during his Appalachian Trail Run.

6/19 Dayton, WY, BIGHORN MOUNTAIN WILD and SCENIC RUN. 18, 32, and 52 mile events. Contact Bighorn Run, P.O. Box 6582, Sheridan, WY, 82801; email: bighorntrailrun@yahoo.com or Web: www.bighorntrailrun.com

6/19 First Annual Highcountry Challenge, Dubois, WY  5K, 10K, 15K and kids’ 1 mile fun run. Please visit: http://www.dyakids.com/high-country-challenge-race-info site will be updated frequently with link for registration.

6/26 Sweet Grass Fest 5K Run, 10K Run and 5K walk. Fun, family activities will be held throughout the day in conjunction with Rodeo Weekend in Big Timber, Montana. Contact the Sweet Grass County Chamber of Commerce at info@bigtimber.com 406-832-5131, or www.bigtimber.com

 6/26, Terry Badlands Trail Run, near Terry, MT. 10K, 5K, and 1 mile fun run. The course follows the scenic Calypso Trail through the Terry Badlands. Race begins at 9 a.m. Race day registration from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. To guarantee T-shirt sizes, please pre-register before June 13. For more information or to download an entry form visit the website at: http://sites.google.com/site/terrybadlandstrailrun/ or call Ryan at 406-939-3815.

6/26   The Old Gabe, (50k and 25k), Bozeman, last Saturday in June, per@chengineers.com, www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html

 6/26  Wagon Box Social, Meeteese, WY www.meetrec.org/race/racea.html

 

july 2010

7/16-18 Big Sky State Games 5K road race is the RRCA State Championship www.bigskygames.org

7/17 Devil’s Backbone (50mi), Bozeman, second Saturday in July, www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html

august 2010

8/7 HURL Elkhorn, Helena, 50k & 50 http://elkhorn100.com/

 

8/14 El Vaquero Loco, Afton, Wyoming - 25k & 50k http://ultrarunner.net/prev_ultrarunner/vaqueroentry08.pdf

http://elvaqueroloco.blogspot.com/

 

8/21 Quality of Life Run, 2 & 5 mile races.  Fun, mostly downhill course.  More information at http://www.qualityofliferun.com/

 

 

8/28 & 29 Lean Horse, Hot Springs, SD, 50k, 50 & 100 http://www.leanhorsehundred.com/

    

september 2010

9/4 Meeteetse Absaroka Challenge - September 4, http://www.meetrec.org/

 

9/4, 5 Grand Teton, Wyoming, Marathon, 50 & 100 - September 4/5 http://www.leanhorsehundred.com/

 

9/19 (Sunday) Montana Governor’s Cup Marathon, Relay, Half and 10K. More info at http://montanagovernorscupmarathon.org/ or contact Billings only specialty running store, Time Out Sports at 245-9735

 

9/25/2010, Sundance Trail Run-10K and 50K course lengths.  More info @ www.sundancetrailrun.com –Paul Anderson, Race Director.

Next update will be posted after March 9th, 2010.

Please email your events to me, rrondevu@msn.com for posting on the calendar.

Race Directors, send me anything you have. Thanks.

There is nothing hard about the 100 miles a week I do. Almost anyone could do it. The hard part is making yourself roll out of bed in the morning and start running. George Young, 4 time Olympian.

Don’t wait to run. Run now! If you wait for better conditions, you won’t get many runs in.

The will to win is nothing without the will to prepare.

 Races of 26.2 miles or longer in Montana

For those who want to do more than just run a race.

 Frank Newman Marathon (26.2mi and relay), Bozeman, last Saturday in May, www.winddrinkers.org, kathybob2@usa.net

 Montana Mountain Man Marathon (full and half), Plains, June, www.mmmmplains.com

 The Old Gabe, (50k and 25k), Bozeman, last Saturday in June, per@chengineers.com, www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html

 Devil’s Backbone (50mi), Bozeman, second Saturday in July, www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html

 Missoula Marathon (full and half), Missoula, second Sunday in July, www.missoulamarathon.com

 Swan Crest 100. The only 100 miler in Montana. Last weekend in July, http://swancrest100.com/

 HURL Elkhorn Endurance Run (50mi and 50k), Montana City (near Helena), first Saturday in August, www.helenarunningclub.com/elkhorn/home.html

Grizzly Marathon (full and half), Choteau, 1st Saturday in August, www.grizzlymarathon.com

Madison Marathon (26.2mi?), Ennis, early August, www.madcoedc.org

Montana/Governors Cup Marathon (full, relay, half, 10k), Billings, third Sunday in September, www.montanagovernorscupmarathon.org Read about the merger.

 Two Bear Marathon (26.2mi), Whitefish, third Sunday in September, www.twobearmarathon.org

 Lewis and Clark Marathon (26.2mi), June 6, 2010, www.lewisandclarkmarathon.com

 LeGrizz Ultra Marathon (50mi), Spotted Bear (Hungry Horse Reservoir), second Saturday in October, www.cheetahherders.com

 January 2009

1/1/09, New Years Day Run & Potluck Breakfast. Meet January 1 at 9a.m. at the Riverfront Park fireplace picnic shelter for the popular annual New Years Day run and potluck breakfast by the fire.  You can run whatever distance you’d like and runners of all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.

1/3/09, Franklin’s Fat Ass Fifty  Bozeman, sponsored by the Big Sky Wind Drinkers  9:00 am Headwaters Park, run as few or as many 5K loops, as you like. See BSWD website: www.winddrinkers.org

1/24/09, Rimrunner Holiday Party. Watch here and the newsletter for more details.

1/25/09, all-comers indoor track meet, Bozeman, Brick Breeden Field House. Field events will begin at 11:00 A.M. with track events starting at 12:00 P.M. Doors open at 9:00 A.M. Medals are awarded to the top five finishers in each age division with hats, T-shirts, and USATF apparel available. High school athletes may enter an unlimited number of events. Maximum of three events for youth athletes, and not more than four events for open and masters. Entry fee of $10.00/athlete should be postmarked by no later than Saturday, January 19th with a $5 late fee assessed for entries received after Wednesday, January 23rd. For more information on entry forms, schedule of events, and rules of competition contact Dave Skelton., P.O. Box 651, Bozeman, MT 59771-0651; e-mail at bztkclub@bresnan.net, or visit the Montana USA Track & Field Association website at www.mtusatf.org.

1/25/09, Bozeman, MSU Field House, 33rd ONE HOUR RUN. Run as far as you can in one hour. Starts at 3:30pm. Bring your own lap counter. For more info contact Kay Newman kayjn@imt.net.

1/31/09, Montana Senior Olympic Winter Games. Nordic Races at Bohart Cross Country Ski Center in the Bridger Mountains near Bozeman.  5 & 10K Classic at 10:00 am followed by 5 & 10K Freestyle at 1;00 pm.  For individuals who are 45 years and older.  Contact:  586-5543 or kayjn@imt.net for information and/or entry form.  Check out the web site at www.montanaseniorolympics.org.  No host pizza party at 6:00 pm at MacKenzie River Pizza (232 E.Main)

FEBRUARY 2009

2/1 Billings, FROZE-NOZE BIATHOLON, the Rimrunners ROSE BOWL. WHERE: TOWN &COUNTRY BOWLING ALLEY approx. 5 miles east of Blgs. on highway 312, heading toward Huntley.

WHEN: Feb. 1st....sign up from 12:30 to 1:00 for either a 2 or 4 mile run and picking of running and bowling partner. Bring moola for one line of bowling and eats (pizza and drinks)-----if you don't have a bowling ball and shoes, have moola for shoe rental.

AWARD CEREMONY to follow the bowling and eats.

Get to practicing your BOWLING!!! In 2008, Marty Mull had high game of 163.....remember, for every pin knocked down, you get to deduct one second off of your running time!!!!

Any questions call....Rex or Nancy Roe at 373-6479

REX will be in charge of the weather, so you know it will be nice.

2/14 Colstrip, Sweetheart Run. Registration starts at 10:00 - Race starts at 11:00. This is a relay race.  The women run a three mile course first and tag the men and they run the same course for the second half of the race.  If you don't have a partner we will try to find one for you or you can just run for fun.  A spaghetti feed follows the race. Bring a side dish if you want.  We provide the bread and spaghetti. Call CPRD, Colstrip MT, 406-748-3326. Talk to the front desk or Becky Ballew or Joshua Zapatta.

February 10, 2009, Tuesday, Rim Runners� Monthly Board Meeting.� YMCA at 6:30.

2/6-8 Yellowstone Rim Runners Annual Cross Country Ski Trip to Yellowstone Park. Contact Kathy Ruff to reserve your spot on the snow coach and remember SEATS ARE LIMITED.  Each shuttle holds 15 people and departs from the Mammoth Hotel at either 8:30 or 10:15 a.m. on Saturday.  The shuttle driver will drop skiers off at Indian Creek Trail so they can ski to the warming hut or take them right to the hut to ski the trails around there.  The cost is $15.22 per person and checks should be made payable to Kathy Ruff and mailed to her by Dec 24.  Kathy’s address is 3035 Arnold Palmer Dr., Billings, Mont.  59106. The Motel is the Comfort Inn in Gardiner, Mont.  The room rate is $65.00 plus tax ($69.55).  It includes a continental breakfast and free usage of the hot tub room.  The motel is closed until Jan 5th, but you can leave a message and they will call you back. You can call 406-848-7536 for reservations.  You need to tell them that you are with the Yellowstone Rim Runners to get the room rate of $65.00. If anyone has any questions, they can call Kathy at home 655-4510 or cell 860-8917.

2/14, Bozeman, 31st Froze Nose. 5.4, 3, 1.1 mi, 9:00 AM, MSU Grant & 11th. Courses go out along Kagy, the furthest going through the Cherry subdivision. Get a handicap time for the March run and see if you can improve enough to win! Sponsored by Big Sky Wind Drinkers. www.winddrinkers.org

2/27, Seeley Lake, MT, SNOW JOKE HALF-MARATHON. 11:00, 13.1 mile lap around Seeley Lake on plowed roads. Icy patches likely. Registration Race Day Only, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. Fee $10.00 ($5.00 if under age 20). T-Shirts extra, first come first serve, or reserve per web site.  For more info:  www.cheetahherders.com

2/x? Laramie, WY, WIN MOUNTAIN TRUDGE - WINTER ADVENTURE FOOTRACE. �11 Mile & 22 Mile.� 307-399-4239.� labman_2001@hotmail.com

MARCH 2009

Tuesday-March 10, 2009, Yellowstone Rim Runners� Monthly Meeting.� Carters Brewery at 6:30.

3/14, St. Patrick�s Day Dash, Great Falls.� 2 mile and 4 mile races. 10:00 a.m. race start. (8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. race-day number pick-up and day-of-race-registration.) $10 pre-registration cost before March 5th. $12 fee if after March 5th. Race starts at Giant Springs Park. Race will be along the Missouri River on the River's Edge Trail. All proceeds go to the new University of Great Falls Cross-country and Track programs. Race director: Jim Brewer 406-791-5928. Race brochures also available at Universal Athletics and Gold's Gym in Great Falls.

3/14, Run to the Pub.� Bozeman, MT.� A St. Patrick's Day celebration not to miss on Saturday, March 14! Here is an early season 10K or Half Marathon to start your year off right. A mostly downhill course will get you prepped for meeting at the Pub after the race.  All runners receive a mug, a T-shirt, and post-race party at the 317 Pub! Fees: $30 - 10K, $35 - Half, $5 late fee race day.� We will be giving away a trip for two to the Dublin marathon to one lucky runner; including airfare, three nights at a Dublin hotel and marathon entry fees. To be eligible, you don't need to win the Run to the Pub, you just need to finish. After the Run to the Pub, a drawing will be held to select the winner of the Dublin marathon trip. The Dublin marathon is October 26, 2009.� For more information please visit: http://pub317.com or call 406.580.0967.  Runners may register online at www.active.com.

3/14, Annual St Patrick�s Day Race � Anaconda, 3M and 6M $12 for pre-registration and $15 the day of the race. Meet at the Locker Room Bar in Anaconda on East Park Street, Buses leave at 9 am for the start line west of town. Fast Downhill course.� 563-5494.� www.anaconda-aoh.com.�

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3/15 (Sunday), Billings, THE SHAMROCK RUN. 5k and Kids Run sponsored by the RIM RUNNERS.� PRE-REGISTRATION:� $20 Race entry fee per Individual; $25 Race entry fee per Family; $5 Race entry fee for those 18 and younger who are not YRR members (either individually or as part of a family membership).� This entry fee includes a 1-year YRR Membership.� Kid�s Run is free.� Saturday, March 14, Pre-Registration is also available at Time Out Sports from 10:30-2:00.� Contact Bill at 855-1069.� Click here for registration form.�

3/21, Bozeman, MT, 32nd HANDICAPPED RUN.� 5.4, 3, 1.1 mile events. 9:00 AM, MSU Grant & 11th. Courses go out along Kagy, the furthest going through the Cherry subdivision. Start according to your handicap.����������

3/28, Buttercup Run � Arlee, 5K, 10K run/walk, 1mi fun run, a college scholarship benefit for Arlee High seniors. Medals for 1st 3 finishers, each race, age group, gender; prizes, raffles. Long-sleeved Ts by local artist Jerry McGahan; late reg 10 AM, start at Arlee High School; 10K walk start 10:30, other races 11 AM. Download registration/maps/info at www.geocities.com/btrcuprun or call Joe Weydt, 726-3335, arl3335@blackfoot.net.� This is a nice flat and fast course.

April 2009

4/4, 2nd Annual April Fools Day Fun Run at Rocky Mountain College.� 5k race to support RMC xc.� Race will take place at the RMC campus.� Start time is 10am.� Registration is 8:30 at the Fortin Education Building.� Contact Alan King for more info 40-697-5196 or alan.king@rocky.edu.� Click here for entry form.

4/11, First Pow Wow Half Marathon.� Bozeman, MT.� Brick Breeden Field house.� Race starts at 9am.� Call 406-209-0605 or the ASK-US desk.

4/20, BOSTON MARATHON.� Go to www.baa.org for more info.

4/18, Woolhouse Fun2U Run.� Miles City, MT.� Start and finish and Woolhouse Childcare Center at 419 N. 7th St. in Miles City.� 1mi, 5k, 10k, and 1/4 mi kids run.� Races start at 10am.� Check out www.fun2umc.com for more information.�

4/18, Billings, MT, JENNI KRAMER MEMORIAL. 5k Walk/Run.� The race will begin and end at Montana State University-Billings in front of Cisel Hall. Proceeds and Donations will go to the Jenni Kramer Memorial Scholarship. Prizes and free BBQ after the race. Free T-Shirt. Entry Fees:Pre-Registered (before Friday, April 10th) $12.00, Race Day Registration $15.00 Youth Prices:  Ages 6-12 $6.00   Ages 5 & under Free.� Go here for entry form and more info.� Email dbinkoski@msubillings.edu with questions.

4/26 (Sunday), Peaks to Prairie Triathlon, Red Lodge to Billings. Race starts south of Red Lodge and finishes at Coulson Park in Billings.� Check out �http://www.peakstoprairie.org for all the details on times, registrations, etc.

4/25, Bozeman, MT, 31st BACK FROM BRIDGER. 17.5, 12.5, 9.7, 7 & 3 miles. 9:00 a.m. at the Bridger Bowl Parking Lot. Fun runs so there is race day registration and no entry fee. You will need your own transportation back to the start. Contact, Kathybob2@usa.net

4/25, Riverbank Run, Missoula.� This is a great family event or a hot challenge for those who choose the TriFecta. Run one distance or all three through downtown Missoula.� The Riverbank Run is in its 36th year as a traditional fun family event as well as hot competition, and boasts the largest number of participants (4000) in a road race in Missoula. Runner's World has ranked this race as one of Missoula's best.� $19 adult, $13 youth (under 16), $56 family, $25 Tri-Fecta, $100 Corporate Challenge.� Click here for more info.�

4/26, Great Falls, MT, 30th Annual ICE BREAKER.� 5mile, 3mile, and 1mile.� Cash awards in 5 mile race.� Check out www.icebreakergf.com for more information.�

May 2009

5/2, Rimrock Rover Ramble.� Roundup, MT.� 3mi run/walk starts at 10am.� Pre-register by April 30 for $15, or $20 thereafter.� Pre-registerants are guaranteed a

tshirt.� Click here for all the details.

5/3, Spokane, WA, 31st BLOOMSDAY RUN.� 12K, www.bloomsday.org

5/9, Cody Yellowstone Opener 5k & 10k.� Cody, WY.� Cash prizes for winners!� Click here for more info.

5/9 Helena, MT, DON�T FENCE ME IN.� 5K & 12K Trail Runs.�� This is a fund raiser for the Prickly Pear Land Trust and its work to preserve open space and trails in the Helena area. Contact Martin Miller at mpmiller93@yahoo.com� 406-443-1343 or� http://www.pricklypearlt.org

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5/9 Billings, MONTANA WOMEN�S RUN.� 2 mile and 5 mile.� �2008 event drew over 6,400 women, and donated over $60,000 to women�s programs in the Billings area. �Getting Started� � Eight consecutive Mondays, March 16th � May 4th at Rocky Mountain College, 5:30-6:30 P.M., Hotline: 406-255-8488.� �www.womensrun.org

5/30, Central Heights Elementary 5K Fun Run and Cougar Mile Kids' Run. �Sponsored by the Central Heights PTA. The Fun Run event is to promote physical fitness as well as community and family involvement. 5k starts at 9am with Cougar Mile and Cub Dash to follow.� Race Director: Kris Cummings cummingsk@billings.k12.mt.us.� Race will take place at/near Central Heights Elementary located at 120 Lexington Dr (west end near 24th).� Check out their website for more information.

5/30, Annual Frank Newman Marathon and Relay, Bozeman.� 26.2 miles, 8:00 AM, Bridger Canyon Rd, Info;  kathybob2@usa.net Sponsored by Big Sky Wind Drinkers  www.winddrinkers.org

June 2009

6/6, Helena, MT, 2009 MONTANA GOVERNOR�S CUP.� 5K, 10K, and new 1 Mile event.� NO MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON, OR RELAY in Helena in June.� Arts & Crafts Show; Spaghetti Feed (Friday 5-8 p.m.).� Tracy Koder, 406-477-3414, Register on-line at http://www.govcup.bcbsmt.com/tana, Inc.�

6/6, 2nd Annual Get Fit and Healthy 5k, St. Labre Campus in Ashland.� Race starts at 9am.� Registration is at 8:00, and the cost is $5.� We�ll be set up in the band room parking lot.� Medals awarded to top finishers.� Proceeds support diabetes research.� For more info, contact Patrick Maloney at pmaloney@stlabre.org.

6/7 Casper, WY, CASPER MARATHON.� Visit www.runwyoming.com.�

6/7, Deadwood, SD, Annual DEADWOOD-MICKELSON TRAIL MARATHON and HALF-MARATHON. �Contact Jerry Dunn at 605-642-2382 or http://www.deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com/

6/7, 28th Annual Steamboat Marathon, half marathon, and 10k.� Steamboat Springs, CO.� The most scenic run in the Rockies.� Check out www.steamboatmarathon.com for more info.

6/9, Rimrunners board meeting, 6:30pm at Montana Brewing Company, 113 N. Broadway.

6/13, Billings, HEART AND SOLE RACE. 5K, 10K, RRCA State 5K Championship (winners advance to the National level), 2-mile Health Walk, � mile stroll & a Children�s� Dash.� Contact Diane Standish for more info or email Diane at diane.standish@svh-mt.org�� http://www.svfoundation.org
Email: svspecialevents@svh-mt.org or 237-3600.

6/13, Lewistown, MT, BILL BARRY MEMORIAL RUN/ WALK for the Hearts of Central Montana.� At Frank Day Park (City Park).� Registration 7:30-8:30 a.m., Race at 9:00 a.m.  10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1Mile Fun Run. $20 includes T-Shirt $40 for a family of 4 T-Shirts included.� Contact Debby Lee or Chasi Stonehocker at 406-535-6222 or  dlee@cmmccares.com

6/13, Buzzard Day 10k, 5k, and 1mi, Glendive, MT.� �We host Montana's Toughest 10K
at our annual Buzzard Day celebration each year, on the second Saturday of June.  Buzzard Day is scheduled for June 13th this year.� This is our 20th year and we usually have about 75 participants total in our 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun walk/run.  For more info, contact Carrie Sokoloski at �fom@midrivers.com or� 406.377.7870 or check out their website� http://www.makoshika.org/events.htm

6/18 (Thursday), Summer Road Mile, Bozeman, MT.� �The Big Sky Wind Drinkers will sponsor the 4th annual Summer Road  Mile. This is your chance to participate in an accurately measured  level road mile.  The timing will be accurate  and age group records  will be kept for bragging rights.  There will be drinks and  refreshments after the run. The race will start at 8:00 PM. The race will be held in Bozeman on Manley Road just north of the East Gallatin Park.   Registration will start at the finish line at 7:00 PM. The entry fee is $5.00 and the proceeds go to the Bozeman Track Club.   Race day registration only.  For more information contact John Zombro john@zombrophysicaltherapy.com or Bob Wade kathybob2@usa.net

6/19 Dayton, WY, (Friday) BIGHORN TRAIL 100. Challenging out-and-back on rugged trails along three scenic canyons in the Bighorn Mountains.� SIGN UP EARLY!� Contact Bighorn Run, P.O. Box 6582, Sheridan, WY, 82801; 307-672-5356 or 307-673-7500; email: bighorntrailrun@yahoo.com or� http://www.bighorntrailrun.com/

�There are times in our lives when we are drawn uncontrollably to some dangerous source of misery.�� Suzi Thibeault to David Horton during his Appalachian Trail Run.

6/20 Dayton, WY, BIGHORN MOUNTAIN WILD and SCENIC RUN. 18, 32, and 52 mile events. Contact Bighorn Run, P.O. Box 6582, Sheridan, WY, 82801; email: bighorntrailrun@yahoo.com or Web: www.bighorntrailrun.com

6/20, Billings, 10th Annual MT FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY FUN RUN.� 5K fundraiser for and at the Derring Clinic.� Race starts at 8am near Deering Clinic.� Contact Ben Phipps at 406-697-7849 or Ben.phi@riverstonehealth.org or Janese at 406-247-3306.� Find more info and registration form at www.mfmr.org/funrun.html.���

6/20, Wind Festival, Harlowtown, MT.� �Wind Farm Trail Challenge (Run 5 K-Bike 30K-Run 5 K)�������������������������� Scenic 30 Kilometer Bike Ride, 5K Run/Walk.� E-mail: adrie.min@wheatlandmemorial.org.� Download registration form from: www.wheatlandmemorial.org (local events).

6/20, Wulfman's Continental Divide Trail 14K.� �Find lots more details and registration at www.buttespissandmoanrunners.com.�

6/27, Big Timber, MT, SWEETGRASS FEST.� Fun Runs begin at 8:30 a.m. with a 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 10K Run. Activities planned throughout the day include the Fun Runs, Car & Cycle Show-n-Shine, street vendors, youth activities, Parade, and Rodeo! Questions? Contact the Sweet Grass County Chamber of Commerce, 406-932-5131, or email: info@bigtimber.com

6/27, Great Falls, MT, 2nd ANNUAL KICKIN ASSPHAULT. 1/2 Marathon, Fund raiser for River's Edge Trail. This will be run on the trail with a portion of the entry fee going towards donations for the trail. For more information, please contact Syd at assphaultkickers@hotmail.com.� Register at active.com.�

6/27, Terry Badlands Trail Run.� Terry, MT.� 10k, 5k, and 1mi fun run.� Description: The course follows the scenic Calypso Trail through the badlands near Terry, MT. Cost: 10K and 5K events are $20 which includes refreshments and a T-shirt. The 1 mile fun run is free. 
Website: http://www.geocities.com/terry_badlands_trail_run/index 
Contact Person: Ryan, 406-939-3815, terry_badlands_trail_run@yahoo.com

6/27, Red Lodge, MT, 41st Annual Beartooth Run.� 7:00AM registration. The Beartooth Pass. The 4.4 & 8.2 mile race start at 8:00 AM, 12 miles south of Red Lodge, MT. Information & entry forms are available at: www.beartoothrun.com & www.redlodge.com or by calling Beartooth Events at (406) 425-0698.

July 2009

7/3, Rimrunners retreat.� About 15 years "running!" the Runners' Retreat weekend at Standish cabin, Boulder River south of Big Timber, will be held July 3-5.  Relaxation required.  Please RSVP by June 25.  You can reserve indoor sleeping arrangments or bring a tent/camper.  Purely pot luck and always fun.  Hike, read, run, walk, bike, sleep--whatever you need the weekend to be.  For more details please call 248-8094 or contact Diane at dianestandish@yahoo.com  Let's celebrate a bit of our club history!

7/4 Billings, 3rd Annual Harvest Church Freedom 5K.� Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at Harvest Church, 1235 W. Wicks in the Heights.� Very fast course!� Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m.� www.harvestweb.net/freedom5k.pdf

 7/4, 12th annual Chief Joseph Run, Laurel, MT.� 8, 4, and 2 mile runs and 4 and 2 mile walks.  Race time 7 AM.  More info and registration form at:� http://www.laurelmontana.org/2009ChiefJosephRun.pdf

7/4, Let Freedom Run.� Choteau, Montana.  5k and one mile fun run.  For more information, see grizzlyactivities.com or email Syd at grizzlymarathon@hotmail.com.

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7/11, Columbus, MT, The 6th Annual PATROIT 5k Run / Walk.� Starts at 8:00 a.m. �Entry fee is $10 (includes T-shirt for first 50 registerants).� The race starts at Heritage Park.� This is located across the street from Columbus High School.  The race is a fund raising event for the Columbus Cross Country Team that kicks off Freedom Celebration Day!� A town wide event that the whole family will enjoy.� For more info contact Ryan Grubb at 406-245-2552 or rimrunning_ryan@hotmail.com.�

7/12, Missoula Marathon.� Full, half, and relay.� Starts at 6am in Frenchtown, and finishes in Missoula.� Check out www.missoulamarathon.org for more info.

7/14, Rimrunners board meeting, 6:30pm at Montana Brewing Company, 113 N. Broadway.

7/17-19, Big Sky State Games.� Lots of events.� 5k Friday evening, 10k and half-marathon Saturday morning, track events at Daylis Sat/Sun.� Check out www.bigskygames.org.

7/18, Scramble for Ethiopia � Bozeman, 10k, 5k, Kid�s Run (12 and under). 7:15a, 7:25a, & 9:15a, respectively. Start/finish area near Meyer Lake in the Valley West subdivision (start is at the intersection of Flanders Mill and Durston St). This is a fundraiser for the Ethiopia Hope Project to change the way of living for 2100 orphans in the Bright Hope School by digging a well to provide fresh drinking water and developing the infrastructure for a sustainable community. T-shirts for all 5k and 10k entrants. Cost is $20 for all 5k and 10k entrants through July 10. $25 through July 17. No race day registration. Questions, contact Brad at  406-579-6558 or email kate@journeyweb.net. Register at www.active.com or download the registration form at the race website � www.scrambleforethiopia.com.

7/25, Three Forks, MT, Annual HEADWATERS 5K/10K Fun Run.� Registration at 7:00 a.m. Veterans Park.� Both races start at 8:00 a.m.  CANNONBALL START!  $15.00 pre-registration.  $18.00 day of race.  A Lions Club event.  Contact Cindy Lane at 406-285-3728 or cindycorp@hotmail.com, or find more information online at www.threeforksmontana.us.�

7/25, Montana�s Swan Crest 100 miler. The only 100 miler in Montana!� Check it out at http://swancrest100.com/

7/25, CMB Peete�s Hill Hustle, Bozeman.� �5K and Kids Run. Proceeds benefit the Children�s Museum of Bozeman.  8am start for the Kids Run, 8:20 start for the 5K.  5K - $20 Pre-registration, $25 race-day registration, includes a stainless steel water bottle.  The race will be staged at the Bozeman Public Library on Main Street in downtown Bozeman.� Download registration form at www.cmbozeman.org, or online at www.active.com.  Call (406)522-9087 or email tricia.wagner@cmbozeman.org for more information.

7/25, Spearfish, SD Canyon half marathon and 5k.� This race is a fundraiser for the Northern Hills Area CASA Program. For more information, please call 605-722-4558; email casaadm@rushmore.com; or visit our website for updates at www.nhcasa.com.

August 2009

8/1, Grizzly Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, 10k and 5k � Choteau, MT.� New route starting and ending in Choteau.  Kids under 12 register free for the 5k.  For more information email Syd at director@grizzlymarathon.com or grizzlymarathon@hotmail.com .  Register NOW at Active.com.  

8/1, HURL Elkhorn 50mile and 50km Endurance Runs.� Montana City, presented by the Helena Running Club and the Helena Ultra Runners League (HURL).  Scenic, challenging loop courses, mostly on single track trails with some jeep and dirt Forest Service road. 100% pavement free. Lung bursting elevation gain with numerous small stream crossings. Well stocked aid stations are provided along the course, as well as drop bag service.  Generous cut off times. Entry fees: 50 Mile - $75.00 ($100 after July 20); 50K - $60 ($80 after July 20). Entry fee includes pre-race dinner, post-race dinner, technical T-shirt, and awards for all finishers.  For more information contact race director, Steve Engebrecht at slengebrecht@msn.com, or web site: www.helenarunningclub.com/elkhorn/home.html

8/2, 2nd annual Madison Marathon, Ennis, MT.� �Marathon on Top of Montana. DO YOU HAVE THE STONES? Gravelly Mountains, A Runner�s High at 9,000 feet, Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and Team Marathon Races. Just like last year, the race will be run along the Gravelly Range Road at an elevation of well over 9,000 feet. From what our research can uncover, this makes The Madison Marathon the very highest road marathon in the United States. There are some trail runs along ridge tops that are over 10,000 feet, but we cannot find a true road marathon as high as The Madison. We are the highest and, a bit of bias here, the most beautiful marathon course in America. We will have on-line sign up on active.com starting in a few months. The race will be limited to the first 200 runners. You will all be notified when we�re ready to sign runners up with a financial incentive to sign up early. In the interim, feel free to give me a call at anytime 406-682-5923 www.madcoedc.org

8/8, 31st annual First Security Bozeman.� �Big Sky Wind Drinkers, 5 and 10 K, The 10 K will start at 7:15 am and the 5 K at 7:25. It is competitive with prize money for the the first open and masters male and female in each event. We also encourage all levels of runners and walkers. Strollers are allowed in the 5 K.� Kathy Brown is the race director and may be contacted at kathybob2@mac.com. Online registration: www.active.com, more info at: www.winddrinkers.org

8/8, 6th annual An Ri Ra' Irish Festival � Butte, MT.� We are having a 5K/10K and 1 mile fun walk/run in conjunction with the Irish festival.  You can see more details at the runmt.com web site or the montana gaelic web site, www.mtgaelic.org  Hope to see some of you here in Butte.

8/8, Worland, WY, Cloud Peak District Mini Triathlon.� 400 yd pool swim, 12.8 mile bike, 5k run.� Registration is 7am, race is 8am.� Starts at Worland Municipal Pool.� Individual and Team awards.� For info contact Mike or Paula Roberts, 307-347-3063 or wy-mroberts@juno.com.�

8/11, Rimrunners board meeting, 6:30pm at Montana Brewing Company, 113 N. Broadway.

8/15, Teepee Creeper 5k Classic.� Crow Agency, MT.� �The Teepee Creepers Classic run is set for Saturday, Aug 15 at 7:30am, in Crow Agency at the Crow Fair Celebration. Registration begins at 6:30 am at the south side of the dance arbor.  T-shirts and awards will be given, entry fee is $15. Contact Wayne Not Afraid 406-679-1085 or at kewlrunnings@yahoo.com

8/15, Annual Madison River run.� Ennis, MT.� �5K, 10K, 5K walk. Start time is 9:00 a.m. at Lions Club Park & registration is from 7:30a.m.-8:45a.m. The course begins in downtown Ennis along Highway 287, ventures across the Madison River through Jeffers and ends in Lions Club Park.  Contact Kelley at 406-579-5442 or Sara at 406-682-4560 for more information.

8/16, Leading Ladies Marathon, in SouthDakota.� Very fast, downhill course.� Got to www.leadingladiesmarathon.com.�

8/21, Night Owl Run.� Livingston, MT.� �New this year: Livingston's only Night Owl run/walk at 8 pm!!. Approximately a four mile course on paved roads and some trail. This is a fun run/walk that will begin and end at the livingston depot, with a festive after party at the Owl Lounge for those of age. This year (we hope to continue every year) the funds will be donated to the Livingston Community Gardens. For your registration fee of $20 you will receive entry, a t-shirt, a keepsake mug, a token for a free beer to fill your vessel, and some glow in the dark bling. Race day registration will be $25. Packet pick up will be at the Owl Lounge from 6-7:30 pm the day of the race. Prizes will be awarded for top three females and males, and for the best owl costume!! Any questions email kristenwester@hotmail.com Download application: www.runmt.com/NiteOwlRun.pdf.�

 8/22 Billings, QUALITY of LIFE RUN. (formerly The Realtor Run)� 2 & 5 mile Runs and a 2 mile Walk, 8:00 & 8:15 a.m.� Proceeds to benefit Special K Ranch. Contact Angela Klein-Hughes at A Haus of Realty, 860-5653 or angelahugessells@hotmail.com.� Entry form at www.qualityofliferun.com.� New course this year due to road construction on airport/27th, but the new course is still a fast one!

8/22, Cats Classic 5k. Bozeman, MT.� �5K and kid�s run, 8:30 am. This scenic run starts and finishes at MSU Bobcat Stadium. The course winds through beautiful south Bozeman until it opens into wide grassland with spectacular views of the Gallatin Mountain Range and the Spanish Peaks. The entire course is on pavement or dirt trails. Registration from 7:30 to 8:00 am and the race starts at 8:30 am. Entry fee is $15.00 per person up until August 20th and $25.00 after that. Entry fee includes a T-shirt and awards will be given out to the winners. $15 until August 20th, then $25. Call 406 994-4221. Register at active.com or see www.msubobcats.com/boosters.php

8/29, 3rd Annual Blue & Gold Fun Run � Great Falls, 2 mile run or 1 mile walk. Flat, fast, grass loop around the campus of the University of Great Falls. It is FREE to enter the race but donations are accepted to benefit the University of Great Falls Cross-country and Track teams. The 2 mile run and the 1 mile walk start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday August 30th. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. until the start of the race at the McLaughlin Center on the University of Great Falls campus. Prizes for the top 10 male and female finishers in the 2 mile run. Race Director: Jim Brewer 406-791-5928.

8/29, 20th Annual Sugar Beet Classic, Powell, WY.� �Duathlon, 5K Run � 25K Bike � 5K Run; Team or Solo and a 5K Run / Walk.  Registration 8:00 a.m. at Homesteader Park, north entrance, race start at 9:00 a.m. $15 with t-shirt, $10 without t-shirt.  Pre-Registration appreciated.  Contact Jeanna or Ladell Merritt at 307-754-8231 or nwyomerritts@gmail.com

8/30, Old Settlers Run. Clyde Park, MT. The annual Old Settlers Run held in Clyde Park is in conjunction with their Fall Festival.  There will be a 2 mile and a 6 mile course (out and back) on gravel with low traffic density starting and ending at the school.  Race day registration (no pre registration) will be at 8:00 am followed by the run at 9:00 am.  Awards and refreshments to follow.  Clyde Park is about 15 miles out of Livingston.� Information at kayjn@imt.net. 

September 2009

9/5, Red Lodge Fun Run 6.� 5k and 10k runs, and 2mi walk.� Watch www.rlacf.org for more details.

9/8, Rimrunners board meeting, 6:30pm at Montana Brewing Company, 113 N. Broadway.

 9/12, Glendive Badlander 10k.� �Eastern Montana's friendly people and unique scenery await you. Traveling along trail and neighborhood streets, this race allows for spectacular views of the Yellowstone River, Badlands of Eastern Montana, and brilliant fall foliage. This mostly flat course gives runners and walkers of all abilities the chance to participate in the spirit of competition. Many awards will be given and all entrants receive a t-shirt and an variety of refreshments following the race.� info@glendivebadlander.com, and� www.glendivebadlander.com.�

 9/12, 20th Annual Chokecherry Run. Lewistown, MT. Lewistown is hosting our 20th annual Chokecherry Run on Saturday September 12th. The races include a 10K, 5K run. 5K walk, and l mile fun run. The 10K and 5K races start at 9:00 AM and the one mile start is around 10:00. The registration fee: $5 by Sept 11th or $10 the day of the race. A cost of $10 for a T-shirt is optional. The 10K is overall downhill and follows beautiful Spring Creek from 6 miles south of town and finishes at Frank Day Park. The scenic 5K loop, starting and finishing at Frank Day Park, has some hills and about .65 miles of gravel. There are 10 different age categories in each of the races. The one mile is more for kids under 18 years of age, but all ages are welcome to run or walk. There will be a Friday night registration from 5:00 to 6:30 at the park, and the race day registration is at Frank Day Park from 7:30 am to 8:30 am on Saturday. The local Rotary Club will provide rides to the start of the 10K, so runners need to be at the park by 8:15. The race is held in conjunction with the Chokecherry Festival in Lewistown. There are many scheduled events, some traditional and others just for fun. There is a pancake breakfast at 7:00 AM, entertainment throughout the day on Main Street, a pit spitting contest for the stout lungs, and up to 100 crafts and booths lining Main Street for shoppers. For more information call Jim Hamling at 406-535-3263 or email hamling@midrivers.com  

Rim Runner race

9/20, Montana/Governors Cup Marathon.� Marathon, half marathon, relay, and 10k.� Very fast course starts in Molt and finishes at Daylis Stadium in Billings.� www.montanagovernorscupmarathon.org.� Contact 406-245-9735 for more info.� Register online at www.active.com.�

9/26, Story Mill 5 & North Church Fun Run, Bozeman, MT.� �On Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. � 12: 00 p.m. Hawthorne Elementary School will host The Story Mill 5 and North Church Fun Run. In conjunction with the race/fun run Hawthorne is enlisting the help of various Bozeman health professionals to promote a Children�s Health Fair that will be held on the playground of Hawthorne Elementary School during the race/fun run from 10:00 a.m. � 12:00 p.m.  Hawthorne is proud to host this 5K/1 Mile Fun Run and Children�s Health Fair to encourage children to get out and run for fun, to make healthy choices in their lives and to offer the children�s health fair as an educational opportunity for all parents of children who are participating in this event.  This race/fun run will be open to every child age 6 though 18 within the Bozeman School District and to children living in outlying communities along with parents, family members and anyone who loves to run.  Registration forms and a map of the route can be printed off of Hawthorne Elementary School�s website www.bozeman.k12.mt.us/hawthorne/ and mailed to Reni Kessinger at the address listed on the registration form.  You may also email questions to Reni at rkessinger@theglobal.net.  A preregistration fee of $20 will be assessed to all runners who register by September 15, 2009 and a $25 race fee will be assessed to those who choose to register on the day of the race/fun run.  Race day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. NO DOGS PLEASE!

9/26, Saturday Live 2mi fun run.� Daylis Stadium, 9am.� Registration starts at 7:30.� Cost is $7 without shirt or $17 with shirt.� No age group awards, but great random prizes.� If you have questions, call Kristin at 245-2112. �http://www.billings.k12.mt.us/highland/

9/27, Memory Walk for Alzhiemer�s. Run/walk will be held at Riverfront Park in Billings.� Check out their website for more info.

October 2009

10/3, Stillwater Run.� Absarokee, MT.� 5k and 10k runs/walks along Stillwater River.� Click here for entry form and more info, or this one for a better pdf version.

10/3, The Nitty Gritty. New race in Red Lodge area!� Registration starts at 9am at Basin Lake Trailhead which is 6mi SW of Red Lodge on the West Fork of Rock Creek Rd.� There will be a 6mi sport race, and an 11mi expert race.� Cost is $25 which includes post race bbq!� Contact Asano Otsu for more info, 406-425-1870 or sales@shopredlodge.com.�

10/3, Run for Hope.� Cody, WY.� Race is to benefit The Lainey