Montana · 5 Mile · 3 Mile · 1 Mile
Ice Breaker Road Race
Ice Breaker Road Race is a 5 Mile, 3 Mile and 1 Mile event held in Great Falls, Montana. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, April 25, 2027. About 3,400 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 25, 2027
- Location
- Great Falls, MT
- Field size
- ~3,400 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, April 25, 2027
- Location
- Great Falls, Montana
- Distances
- 5 Mile, 3 Mile, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 3,400 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- greatfallsmt.gov
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: opens soon
- Start time
- 1:00 PM MDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Ice Breaker Road Race
A long-running spring road race in Great Falls offering 5-mile, 3-mile, and 1-mile options. Over 3,400 runners, joggers, and fitness walkers enter each year, making it one of the state's biggest events.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 45+ year tradition; one of the largest early-season races in Montana
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Ice Breaker Road Race: common questions
- When is the Ice Breaker Road Race?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, April 25, 2027.
- Where is the Ice Breaker Road Race held?
- In Great Falls, Montana.
- What distances does the Ice Breaker Road Race offer?
- 5 Mile, 3 Mile and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Ice Breaker Road Race?
- About 3,400 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ice Breaker Road Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ice Breaker Road Race?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: opens soon. Listed fee for the longest distance, $25 (from greatfallsmt.gov, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Ice Breaker Road Race start?
- 1:00 PM MDT.
- What is the course like at the Ice Breaker Road Race?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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