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Smelter City Scamper

Smelter City Scamper

Race Date

Aug 8, 2026

Location

Anaconda, MT

The Experience

The Smelter City Scamper is a locally hosted race that supports food access and community health in Anaconda. Led by the Anaconda Community Market, the Scamper welcomes runners, walkers, families, and longtime locals alike. A hometown race with lots of heart!  Whether you’re lining up for the half marathon, jogging the 5K with friends, or watching kids sprint their hearts out for one block, this race is about showing up, for yourself and for your community. Race Events: All races start and finish at Kennedy Commons. Half Marathon - 7:30am 10K - 8:00am  5K - 8:30am  Kids Sprint (1 block, ages 8 & under – free) - 10:30am Why We Run The Smelter City Scamper is a fundraiser that supports the Anaconda Community Market and local food access programs. Proceeds stay in the community, helping strengthen local food systems and the health and wellness of the community. A Little Extra Fun The Scamper takes place during Smeltermen’s Day weekend, so make a weekend out of it as there's plenty to do and see around town. Your run ends at Kennedy Commons and rolls straight into the Smeltermen’s Day Brewfest. Good timing, good people, and a solid way to wrap up race morning. Sign up, show up, and be part of building stronger, healthier communities — one mile at a time.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Kennedy Commons, Anaconda, MT, 59711

Directions

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

10K5K

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

49°

Afternoon (High)

76°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

59%

Humidity

Race Photos

Historical Finish Time Distribution

175 finishers across 4 years

1:104:15

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