Montana Meltdown

Bozeman, United States • 26 Sep 2026

Event

The Montana Meltdown Fixed Time Event is a timed running event held at Gallatin Valley Regional Park in Bozeman, Montana. Competitors run repeated laps on a 1.5-mile loop and record the total distance covered within a set time period.

  • 24 hours
  • 12 hours
  • 4 hours

Registration closes September 23 at 11:59 PM MT.

Course and facilities

The course is a 1.5-mile loop with one aid station located on the loop; runners pass the aid station every lap. The aid station offers a variety of typical ultra foods and includes vegan and gluten-free options. Runners may have crew support every lap, and there is a designated camping area adjacent to the course. Parking is described as extremely limited; an Oak Street lot is noted as an alternative. Packet pickup is available at the Start/Finish area on race day. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers in each timed race, and all participants receive finisher swag. The event has a pregnancy deferral policy allowing entrants who become pregnant, adopt, or are in postpartum recovery to request a refund or defer their entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 hr
24 Hour Race
12 hr
12 Hour Race
4 hr
4 Hour Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Join the Reach Inc. Race for Independence in Bozeman for scenic trail 1K, 5K and 10K races with virtual options, medals for top finishers and a community raffle. Trails are mostly hard packed with gentle hills and lovely river views.

Run a rugged 50 mile trail around Bozeman, Montana, crossing high alpine ridges with sweeping views of the Gallatin and Bridger ranges. Solo runners and two person relay teams can test endurance on technical high altitude single track.