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 March 11, 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 still meeting 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 Mark Bolt for calendar additions and changes.  406-256-7835; email: mbolt948@bresnan.net

Mark’s summer race picks: 

June 13- Heart & Sole Race 5k & 10k, www.svfoundation.org 

June 20- Montana Family Medicine Residency Race 5k, www.mfmr.org/funrun.html   

July 4- Harvest Church Freedom 5k, www.harvestweb.net/freedom5k.pdf 

July 17-19- Big Sky State Games 5k, 10k, & half-marathon on road + everything on the track, www.bigskygames.org

August 22- Quality of Life Run 2mi & 5mi, www.billings.org 

Updated July 2, 2009

Calendar of Events

NEW MARATHON CALENDAR!!!!  Scroll down just below the 2009 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.

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.

Rim Runner race

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 5kChoteau, 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.  

8/2, 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, 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.

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

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.billings.org

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

September 2009

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

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. 

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!

October 2009

10/3, Stillwater Run.  Absarokee, MT.  5k and 10k runs/walks along Stillwater River. 

10/3, Run for Hope.  Cody, WY.  Race is to benefit The Lainey Cole Memorial Fund which provides financial assistance to women battling cancer.  Stay tuned for more details.  Race Director:  Shelley Hannam, shelleyh201@bresnan.net. 

10/10, Yellowjacket Fun Run 5k.  Riverfront Park in Billings.  Run the 5k, then stick around to watch MSUB and Rocky xc teams compete in the college races.

November 2009

11/26, Burn the Bird 10k, 5k.  Great Falls Montana.  For more information please see assphaultkickers.com.  Registrations at Active.com or email syd at assphaulkickers@hotmail.com
 

Next update will be posted around July 20. 

Please email your events to me, mbolt948@bresnan.net 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 role 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), cancelled for 2009, moving to spring in 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 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.

1/3/09, 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.orgNo 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 Drinkerswww.winddrinkers.org

2/28, 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 RaceAnaconda, 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. 

Rim Runner race

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.