How far can you run?
4 hours, 12 hour, and 24 hour options
About the Race
September 27-28 2025
Location: Gallatin Valley Regional Park, Bozeman, Montana
Welcome to the Montana Meltdown Fixed Time Event, a fun and competitive series of races held at Gallatin Valley Regional Park in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. Test your endurance on our 1.5-mile loop course and see how many miles you can achieve in 24 hours, 12 hours, and 4 hours.
Whether you’re here for speed, distance, or just a great time, the Montana Meltdown has something for everyone.
Set your goal and go the distance in Montana’s premier timed race. Enjoy the support of your friends and fellow runners as you push your limits in a race against the clock.
Race Times
We offer multiple event options, so make sure to check the start times and sign up for the race that suits you best!
24 Hour Race: Starts at 10 am
12 hours Race: Starts at 10am
4 Hour Race: Starts at 12pm
Aid Station
The race has a well stocked aid station with picnic tables, plenty of snacks and drinks, (water, electrolytes, soda, pretzels/chips, candy, sandwiches, soup, and oatmeal, among other treats). There is also plenty of space for runners to set up their own chairs, snacks, and coolers.
Camping
Tent set up is available for the night of September 27th into the 28th (IE, during the event only). Runners may leave the course between loops to rest at any time in their tents or vehicles, as well as relax in the pavilion at the aid station.
Photos
Free Race Photos for all runners!
Enjoy Beautiful Montana Views
The route is a flat 1.5 mile loop with view of the Bridger Mountains. Each loop you will pass a fully stocked aid station.
Flat and gentle
Experience 1.5 miles of hard-packed gravel with a small asphalt section as you explore Gallatin County Regional Park on a well-marked course. 7 feet of vert per mile!
