We Make Running Fun
Weekly Group Runs
Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome! We host group runs all year, in any weather, every Wednesday night and Saturday morning. Hang out and grab a drink with us after brewery (NA options available) and coffee runs. Want a shorter run? All routes are easily adjusted.
Changes Starting May 2025: We made changes to group runs based on member feedback to include a Wednesday night run in the heights, Summer Saturday Morning Trail Runs, and Winter Saturday Morning Coffeee Runs & Walks (at a later start time).
Wednesday Night Runs
Year-Round
6 PM
5 Miles
The location rotates each week of the month. On brewery runs, stay afterwards to grab a drink with us (NA options available).
1st Wed: Swords Park (Apr to Oct) Route. Or Time Out Sports (Nov to Mar), 1590 Grand Ave, Route
2nd Wed: 105 Brewing, 815 Yellowstone River Rd, Route. New May 14, 2025!
3rd Wed: Canyon Creek Brewing, 3060 Gabel Rd, Route
4th Wed: Angry Hank's Brewery, 20 N 30th St, Route
5th Wed: Craft B&B, 2658 Grand Ave, Route
Summer Trail Runs
May to October
7 AM May to September
8 AM October (so we have light)
6 (ish) Miles
All paces welcome. We'll regroup at intersections to make sure no one gets lost. Check out our trail running guidelines - the etiquette is different than road running.
1st Sat: Phipps Park (trailhead map), Route
2nd Sat: Zimmerman Park (trailhead map), Route
3rd Sat: Back Nine (trailhead map). Route. Requires a MT Conservation License.
4th Sat: Four Dances (trailhead map), Route.
5th Sat: 5/31/25 Run on Top of the Rims (trailhead map), Route
8/30/25: TBA
Muddy Trail Day Backup Plan: Zimmerman paved trails. Running on muddy trails causes significant trail damage. If the trails are muddy, we'll announce it on Strava and Facebook and plan to meet at Zimmerman Park to run and out and back on the paved trail instead.
Summer Walking Group
May to October
7 AM
10K (6.2 miles) on roads and sidewalks
Meet at the YMCA (402 N 32nd St.). If you don't see people outside, look inside the lobby.
Winter Coffee Run & Walk
November to April
8 AM
10K (all on paved trails, roads or sidwalks). All paces welcome. On coffee shop runs, stay for a coffee afterwards.
1st Sat: TBD
2nd Sat: City Brew at 1720 Shiloh Rd, Route
3rd Sat: 105 Coffee & Brewing at 815 Yellowstone River Rd, Route
4th Sat: Black Dog Coffee at 1528 24th St W, Route
5th Sat: Swords Park, Route
Calendar of Events
May 2025
May 3 | Sat 7 AM | Trail Group Run at Phipps Park & Walking Group at YMCA
May 7 | Wed 6 PM | Free 3 - Rims to River 8K (registration required) at Two Moon Park
May 10 | Sat 7 AM | Trail Group Run at Zimmerman Park & Walking Group at YMCA
May 14 | Wed 6 PM | Group Run at 105 Brewing
May 17 | Sat 7 AM | Trail Group Run at Back Nine & Walking Group at YMCA
May 21 | Wed 6 PM | Group Run at Canyon Creek
May 24 | Sat 7 AM | Trail Group Run at Four Dances & Walking Group at YMCA
May 28 | Wed 6 PM | Group Run at Angry Hanks
May 31 | Sat 7 AM | Trail Group Run on Top of the Rims & Walking Group at YMCA
Upcoming Races and Special Events
June 1 to June 30 | Billings Commuter Challenge (virtual)
June 4 | Wed 6 PM | Global Running Day Group Run and Pizza Party at Swords Park
June 11 | Wed 6 PM | Free 3 - Rim Runner Mile (registration required) at West High School
Aug 3 | Sun 1 PM | Trail Cleanup
Sept 10 | Wed 6 PM | Free 3 - Trail Trek (registration required) at Dover Park
Oct 12 | Sun 1 PM | Cleanup
Oct 26 | Sun 1 PM | Demon Dash Potluck & Board Election
