Montana Cup

Montana Cup

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!"

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

Course Details

The race course is different each year but the distance is always between 5k and 8k, usually with challenging cross-country running over rough terrain with grass, dirt, gravel, steep ups & downs with poor footing, and possible mud/snow crossings, etc. Normally, any type of running/racing shoe with adequate traction and protection is appropriate.