Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Montana Cup

Billings, MT

Opens Sep 1, 2026Annual since at least 2014

About the Montana Cup

The Montana Cup is a cross-country team competition, not a road race or an endurance event. Runners from across the state gather to race over open terrain, competing for a traveling trophy that goes to the winning team. The course is designed to feel like genuine cross-country, with the kind of ground that rewards agility as much as fitness.

Check-in opens before the races begin, with women going first and men following, then an awards and refreshments gathering to close out the afternoon. The event is hosted by a local running club, with a pair of co-directors running the show.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5K · 2025 results

139finishers

15:32winner

19:40median

38:14cutoff

Top 3: Adam Peterman (15:32) · Zach Perrin (16:10) · Jeff Mogavero (16:12)

The Montana Cup has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/31/2026 12:00$30

5K10/31/2026 13:00$30

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Common Questions About the Montana Cup

Will I finish last at the Montana Cup?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 19:40, and the last recorded finisher came in around 38:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Montana Cup a good first 5K?

It is a small race (139 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Montana Cup?

The 5K winner ran 15:32 while the median finisher took 19:40. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.