Kickin' Half Event Information

Welcome to Great Falls for the best kept secret in Montana Half Marathons! The weather is likely to be warm, so train and prepare accordingly. We start at 7am so most should be in off the course before it gets TOO warm. Our course is flat and follows the river throughout the city.

Water Stations

By Distance into race
Half Marathon:
- Northwestern Energy - 3.1 miles, 6 miles
- Caboose - 8 miles, 11 miles
- Near Dog Park 12.5 miles
10k:
- Northwestern Energy - 3.1 miles
- Northwestern Energy - 4 miles
- Near Dog Park 5 miles
5k:
- Near Dog Park - 2.5 miles

Restrooms on Course

By Distance into race
Half Marathon:
- West Bank Park - 1.5 miles
- Near Refinery - 2 miles
- Caboose - 8 miles/11 miles
- RET 4 Mile Mark (Near the Dam on South Side of River) - 8.5 miles/10.5miles
- Dog Park - 12.5 miles
10k and 5k:
- West Bank Park - 3 miles
- Near Refinery - 3.5 miles
- Dog Park - 5.5 miles

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Late and Race Day Registration

Late registration until Friday the 19th.

Course Elevation

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Packet Pickup

Friday, May 19th, at the Evergreen Mall, 1301 11th Ave South in GF from 4:30-6pm. Also you can pick up Saturday AM before the race 5:30-7am as usual before the start at the start finish line Saturday May 20th.

Who's In?

Matthew Smeltzer of Competitive Timing will be timing the races.

Looking for a training plan?

Hal Higdon has training plans for all variety of runners and experience levels. Take a look at the 12 Week Half Marathon plan or the 8 week 10k training plan for starters. These should help you get started or use his site to find one that fits your experience and fitness level. There are tons of good plans out there on the ol' interwebs... find the one that is right for you but please be sure to check with your doctor before beginning any new exercise program.

Want to Volunteer to help at the event?

We always need more volunteers! Race Montana is run by 7 volunteers who put on several events a year so we would love all the help we can get! Please sign up at Runsignup.com and pick the spot and time that works best for you.