By the time you read this, the Missoula Marathon weekend will have come and gone. If you took part, I hope it went well. If you volunteered - thank you.

We spend 12 months getting ready for the weekend (and we love every minute of it). And, the majority of June is dedicated to the final race preparations. One of the most common questions we get this time of year is something along the lines of "Oh, now that the marathon is over, how much time are you guys taking off?"

Sure, we'll each take a few days off during July to rest a bit and spend time with family; but, remember - Run Wild Missoula is about so much more than just the Missoula Marathon. That means that we (RWM staff and board of directors) have plenty to do post-marathon as we get ready for our summer and fall activities. Here's just a sampling of what is coming up over the next several months.

With all of those races and events to plan, there's no resting on our marathon laurels. There's also the need to attend to the "business" side of the club as we close out our 2019 books (August 31st year-end) and prepare our 2020 budget.

We've also hired a new employee - Elizabeth Wasserman will join our existing staff (myself, Ashley Cossairt and Dara Rouse) as our new Program Coordinator beginning in early September. (Between now and then, she's working for the National Park Service in Glacier.) (We'll have more information about Elizabeth in our August newsletter.)

Yes, we'll continue to be busy little beavers well beyond marathon weekend. And we wouldn't have it any other way. It means that we have a robust, active club and that we're meeting RWM's mission of promoting and supporting running and walking for people of all ages and abilities.

So, keep your eyes open as we move beyond the marathon and take advantage of all the RWM summer and fall offerings.

Until next month, I'll see you out on the roads, tracks and trails.

 

Tony

Where are you from? What brought you to Missoula?

I grew up in Darby Montana better know as “The Last Best Place". I moved to Missoula after attending University of Montana Western. I wanted to be in a bigger city but still located close to the mountains. There’s nothing better than a breath of fresh mountain air. 

Learn More About Julie Here >>>

Congratulations to Julie on completing her first half marathon - the Missoula Half Marathon on June 30th!

Do you know someone from our Run Wild Missoula community that we should get to know better? Click Here to Nominate

Save the Date! Wednesday, September 17th at The Public House (130 E Broadway)

Come find out what your club has been up to this past year and see what's in the works for 2020! The Run Wild Missoula Board of Directors will give a report, acknowledge exceptional club member and volunteers (that you can nominate!) and ask for your input. As always, there will be time to socialize with running and walking friends.

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RSVP Coming Soon

On October 26, 2006, Run Wild Missoula officially became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization! As such, Run Wild Missoula is required to have an annual meeting of its members. Thirteen years later, we still don't mind pulling everyone together - we're always looking for an excuse to hang out, run, eat, drink and socialize! 

River City Roots Festival • Friday & Saturday, August 23 & 24

The ever-popular River City Roots 4-Mile Fun Run will be held Saturday, August 24th. Registration includes Under Armour Short Sleeve Technical Tee (provided by Bob Wards), chip timing, and more.  Participants 21 and over also receive a Roots Festival drink cup, wristband, and one free drink ticket to be used at the festival!

Price increases on Thursday, July 18th at 11:59 PM!

For more information and registration, Click Here

River City Roots 4 Mile Fun Run is brought to you by Run Wild Missoula, in partnership with Missoula Downtown Association.

Our region's largest arts and music festival showcases the gem of Western Montana - Downtown Missoula. This event, a unique public/private partnership, celebrates Missoula Downtown’s success and provides an opportunity to highlight some of Missoula's most recently-developed attractions.

Celebrate women in Missoula, and throughout Western Montana, at the Diva Day 5K Run/Walk event on Saturday, September 21st!  Be part of an event that promotes and supports empowering women and girls of all ages and abilities. Western Montana's Divas are Resilient, Influential, Fierce, Confident, Powerful, Determined, Strong, and Driven. Join our community of mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, aunts, nieces, and friends, and make the most of this awesome morning filled with physical activity, camaraderie, and laughter.

Registration includes exclusive race swag, finisher's medal, access to Diva Day Expo (including post-race mimosas), chip timing, entry into post-race raffle drawings, and more!

For more information and registration, Click Here

Saturday, July 21st • The Trough

9:00 AM - Meet at Olde Dairy / The Trough,  2106 Clements Road , for a 2-4 mile run or walk around the neighborhood

10:00 AM - Reconvene at the restaurant for brunch (featuring $2 mimosas!)

Directions to Olde Dairy / The Trough:

Questions? Email BOP Leader, Pam Gardiner

Have you hit the trails and checked out the Balsam Root blooms?? Here are the updated running statistics for our club through May 31, 2019:

Are you feeling inspired to be part of the 1200/2000 Mile Club in 2019?? It's not too late! Simply log your miles throughout the year - this can be done daily, weekly, or monthly. At the end of the year, we will award the Mile Club members with a gift!

Find out more information about the 1200/2000 Mile Club by  clicking here .

Thunderbolt Creek 30K , July 20, Boulder

Treasure State Trail Series Race

Cross Cut 25K , July 20, Bozeman

Treasure State Trail Series Race

Snowbowl 15K , August 3, Missoula

Pronghorn Pursuit , August 10, Dillon

Hootenanny 100K , October 6, Lolo