Montana Cup

Montana Cup takes place in Billings, Montana, on October 31, 2026, with a 5K, 3.1 miles, starting at noon. It is a cross-country race run on rough Montana ground rather than pavement, scored by team as well as individually, with separate men's and women's races and the Montana Cup trophy going to the winning squad. Awards and refreshments follow the finish.

Cross-country asks for different preparation than a road 5K. Uneven footing and open ground slow you down and change how the effort feels, so judge the race by place and by feel rather than by the watch. Spikes or trail shoes are worth having, and running a few of your interval sessions on grass beforehand will get your ankles and calves used to the surface. Runners come from across the state for the team competition, which makes this one to enter as a club rather than alone.