Snowbowl 15K
Missoula, United States • 8 Aug 2026
Snowbowl 15K : Montana Snowbowl, Missoula
The Snowbowl 15K is a loop trail race held at Montana Snowbowl with start and finish at the base area next to the lodge. The course is 9.3 miles (15K) and features a steady climb of 4.65 miles on a mixture of dirt and double track roads up to the top of Grizzly Chair, where the only aid station is located. The return is a 4.65 mile descent on a popular single track known as Beargrass Highway that leads back to the base area. Total elevation gain and loss are 2,150 feet.
Race services include a well-marked course, chip timing, a custom race bib with the runner name, a Snowbowl 15K t-shirt, a post-race lunch catered by Snowbowl, and a finish-line beverage choice of Big Sky Brewing beer or sparkling water. The route offers views of the Missoula Valley and the Rattlesnake mountains.
Registration is tiered by date: early registration is $50, mid registration is $55, and late registration is $65. No refunds, deferrals, or transfers are permitted. The event is capped at 250 participants. Packet pick up is available the day before at Runner’s Edge and on race day at the Snowbowl base area. Awards and post-race lunch take place on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.