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Missoula Marathon & Half Marathon Training Class
March 1- June 29, 2025
The ORIGINAL Marathon (& Half) Training Group!
Since 2007, this class has been offered to Missoula area runners and walkers. This class is tailored specifically for the Missoula Marathon & Half Marathon. Run Wild Missoula has trained hundreds of runners of all abilities throughout the years to the iconic finish line on Beartracks Bridge! Never run a mile? Great! We got you. A seasoned runner or multiple Missoula Marathon finisher? We got you too! This is a great class to take whether you are a first-timer or repeat runner looking to successfully train for and complete either event during the Missoula Marathon weekend!
Runners and Walkers of all speeds, experience and abilities are welcome! Please note, the walking portions of the class are intended to support the completion of the Half Marathon.
For 2024, we’ve added a Runner Education Series on Wednesday evenings for a more focused distribution of information and to get you out the door quicker on group runs.
Come join us to run the Last Best Race in the Last Best Place!
Registration closes at 11:59 PM on March 20!
Date: |
Mar 1- June 29, 2024 |
Start Time: |
Thurs @ 6 PM | Sun @ 8 AM |
Start Location: |
Varies |
Registration Opens Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at 8:00 am
- $65
** Run Wild Missoula Membership is required, sign up HERE if you are not a member or during registration **
As outlined in the waiver & acknowledgement, entry fees are non-transferable and non-deferrable. Please note you still need to register for the race!
If you’re interested in a discounted race entry or class entry, consider running for Youth Homes. More info can be found here!
- 17-week training plan (beginner and advanced options for both half and marathon distance)
- Custom training shirt – registered participants after 2/27 may not receive a training shirt after class starts
- Community and training partners
- Discounted registration for Run for the Trees [4.20]
- Structured training by a team of supportive professionals
- Stocked aid stations and port-o-pots on longer runs
- Post race breakfast on longer runs
- Physical Therapy support from the Alpine PT Team
- Weekly Runner Education Series presentations from local experts
Class starts Sunday, March 1, 2025 at 8:00am
This class meets on Thursdays at 6:00 pm and Sundays at 8:00 am for training runs. Optional Runner Education Series will be avilable for all on Wednesday evenings.
Upon registration to the class, participants will receive training guides to Missoula Marathon & Half Marathon training as well as your training schedule. Class participants will receive their training material packet following the timelines outlined below:
- Registered by February 20: receive by February 23
- Register after February 27: receive shortly after registration.
Note: If you register for the class after 4PM on a Friday or on the weekend, staff will email you class info on Monday morning.
Meet Your Coaching Team!
Class Coach & Leader:
Assistant Coach: Tim Mosbacher 
Tim Mosbacher is an experienced marathoner, having run 63 marathons around the United States and abroad. He is a former collegiate runner as well as a former high school cross country and track coach. After completing two “disappointing” marathons, in 2009 Tim joined the RWM Missoula Marathon training class. Three marathons later, Tim led the RWM Boston Training Group for a number of years. Tim has completed a marathon in every state, with all of those completed in a Boston Marathon qualifying time. He is a member of the 50 States Marathon Finisher Club, 50 States Sub 4 Hour Finisher Club, Boston 50 Running Club, and the Marathon Maniacs Club.
Physical Therapy Team: Alpine PT
The Alpine Physical Therapy Running Program aims to educate, encourage and empower the Missoula running community through our outstanding running-related services and expertise, shared experiences, educational content, and event support. As a sponsor and supporter of Run Wild Missoula and the Missoula Marathon, Alpine Physical Therapy provides free 15-minute consultations for Run Wild Missoula members at either of our locations within the Downtown and Blue Mountain Peak Wellness Centers. Our physical therapists are experts in running performance and injury prevention. Please give us a call today at (406) 549-0064 for answers to any of your running related questions.
No dogs please, with the exception of ADA Service Animals. Service animals must be on non-retractable, 6 foot or less leash.
Questions? Please contact Sidney
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