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Big Sky State Games Road Race

Big Sky State Games Road Race

Race Date

Jul 18, 2026

Location

Laurel, MT

Standout69

The Experience

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: 7:30 a.m., 5k: 7:40 a.m. All runners must finish by 9:30 am Early entry fee: 5k and 10k: $35, 1/2 marathon: $40 Late entry fee: 5k and 10k: $40, 1/2 marathon: $45 Day of Packet Pickup entry fee: 5k/10k: $45, 1/2 Marathon: $50 Click to View Course Map

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Standout69
Methodology
Heritage20/20

12 years running

Size9/15

~57 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

24% returning runners

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw6/10

runners from 9 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:13:05

Weather0/10

typical high 90°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

62°

Afternoon (High)

90°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.0"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

41%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 626 finishers actually crossed the line across 12 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

626

Median time

2:03:17

Latest turnout

68

States

25

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 1:553:30

Turnout by year

20182025

'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
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