Sat, Jul 24, 2027

Headwaters Bank Run (26th Annual)

Three Forks, MT

Registration open26th annual

5K10KHalf Marathon

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Jun 2, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Headwaters Bank Run (26th Annual)

The course runs on the Headwaters Trail System, mostly flat, passing the Three Forks Ponds and crossing the Madison River on a pedestrian bridge. The half marathon extends into Headwaters State Park, where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers meet. Each distance is color-coded on the trail, so navigation is straightforward once you know your markers.

The races start at Veteran Park in downtown Three Forks, near the Sacajawea Hotel and the Train Depot Museum. Snacks and beverages are out after the race, and water is available along the course. Timing is handled by chip, so results come through cleanly.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

38finishers

18:45winner

36:02median

1:02:06cutoff

Top 3: Nathan Hiatt (18:45) · Charlie Serafin (19:19) · Sawyer Cunningham (20:50)

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

30finishers

1:20:17winner

2:04:22median

2:54:04cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Hommel (1:20:17) · Marek Frick (1:28:59) · Brian Duffy (1:29:31)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

16finishers

45:09winner

1:11:08median

1:49:00cutoff

Top 3: Lindsay Plas (45:09) · Parker Wetzig (47:19) · Julia Bogdanski (56:51)

The Headwaters Bank Run (26th Annual) is in its 26th year.

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles7/24/2027 08:00$30

6.2 Miles7/24/2027 08:00$30

13.1 Miles7/24/2027 07:30$35

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Common Questions About the Headwaters Bank Run (26th Annual)

Will I finish last at the Headwaters Bank Run (26th Annual)?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:02, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:06, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Headwaters Bank Run (26th Annual) a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (38 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Headwaters Bank Run (26th Annual)?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:45 while the median finisher took 36:02. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.