Montana Meltdown

Event overview

The Montana Meltdown is a fixed-time running event held at Gallatin Valley Regional Park in Bozeman, Montana (5000 Tschache Ln). The event offers timed races of 24 hours, 12 hours, and 4 hours. Runners complete laps on a 1.5-mile loop and their total distance is the measured result for each timed event. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers in each race, and all participants receive finisher swag.

Logistics and facilities

Online registration closes on September 23 at 11:59 PM MT. Race day packet pickup is available at the Start/Finish area beginning at 8 AM. Runners may have crew support every lap; there is a designated area adjacent to the course for camping. There is one aid station on the loop, encountered every 1.5 miles, offering a variety of typical ultra foods plus vegan and gluten-free options. Parking at the park is limited; the Oak Street lot is mentioned as an alternative. The event has a pregnancy deferral policy that allows entrants to request a refund or to defer an entry in cases of pregnancy, adoption, or postpartum recovery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.