Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Butte American Legion Veterans Day Race

Butte, MT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5 Miles2.5 Miles

About the Butte American Legion Veterans Day Race

This race runs on Veterans Day and is organized around remembrance. The proceeds go to a local American Legion post, and the timing of the start is deliberate and ceremonial, tied to the significance of the day itself. It is one of the longest-running road races in the state, which gives the morning a weight that newer events rarely carry.

Registration opens on race morning and runs until shortly before the gun. That window gives you flexibility if you decide to show up the day of, though arriving early is wise. A reduced entry fee is available for younger participants.

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Butte American Legion Veterans Day Race 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles Results · 2025

25finishers

28:24winner

43:05median

1:05:14cutoff

Top 3: Spencer Fehr (28:24) · Michael LaForest (29:22) · Lincoln Zell (31:24)

2.5 Miles Results · 2025

21finishers

15:57winner

25:37median

46:26cutoff

Top 3: Bently DeTonancour (15:57) · Adrian Kien (19:49) · Kherington Adams (20:42)

The Butte American Legion Veterans Day Race has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5 Miles11/11/2026 11:11$20

2.5 Miles11/11/2026 11:11$20

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Common Questions About the Butte American Legion Veterans Day Race

Will I finish last at the Butte American Legion Veterans Day Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 43:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Butte American Legion Veterans Day Race a good first 5 Miles?

It is a small race (25 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Butte American Legion Veterans Day Race?

The 5 Miles winner ran 28:24 while the median finisher took 43:05. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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