About This Race

River City Roots 4 Mile Run is a 4-mile fun run presented by Run Wild Missoula in partnership with the Missoula Downtown Foundation, held in association with the River City Roots Festival. The course starts on E. Main St in downtown Missoula and finishes at Brennan's Wave at Caras Park. All ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcome to run or walk before the festival begins. The event benefits the Missoula Downtown Foundation and its Caras Park Canopy Project.

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T-Shirt
Race Swag
River City Roots Run, UM Students Roots Run: T-Shirt

Awards

Top three overall Male, Female & Non-Binary receive Runner's Edge gift cards ($150/$75/$50); top age group winners awarded

Charity Beneficiary

The Missoula Downtown Foundation

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Bib pickup Friday Aug 21 from 3:00-5:45 PM at RWM HQ, 125 E Main St; Race Day Saturday Aug 22 from 7:15-8:20 AM at the Race Start

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River City Roots Run
Includes a tech tee, chip timing, and more! Participants 21 and over will also receive a Roots Festival drink cup, wristband, and one free drink ticket! Run Wild Missoula members receive a $3 discount!
$28.00
Increases Jul 09
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UM Students Roots Run
Includes a tech tee, chip timing, and more! No beverage is included in this registration category.
$15.00
Increases Aug 22
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