45th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race Set for Sunday April 27

DATE:             April 16, 2025

CONTACT:     Erica McNamee, Recreation Manager - 406-727-6099

                       Jessica Compton, Deputy Director - 406-771-1265

45^th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race set for Sunday, April 27^th

Great Falls, Montana – Registration is open for the 45^th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race happening on Sunday, April 27^th. This traditional road race runs through the downtown district of Great Falls, along the River’s Edge Trail, and over the Missouri River. Runners can enter for the five-mile, three-mile or one-mile race, or they may run all three races. Fees are $35 for an adult and $25 for a youth. Each runner receives a long sleeve race t-shirt, finisher’s medal, post-race fuel up items provided by Pepsi, and a chance to win door prizes. The top finishers in each age category will win cash prizes or gift cards courtesy of Scheels of Great Falls. Packet pickup, which includes important items such as a race t-shirt and runner’s bib, will only be available at the Great Falls Civic Center on Saturday, April 26^th, from 10 am - 3 pm, or on race day (April 27^th) beginning at 9 am.

Every runner who is officially signed up for the 45^th Annual Ice Breaker will receive a three-day guest pass to the Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center. Passes will be available at packet pickup for all registered runners.

Runners can sign up for the race online at gfmt.link/prroadrace, in person at the Great Falls Park and Recreation office (1700 River Dr. N), or in person at the Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center (900 29^th St. S). Thank you to this year’s sponsors, which include Benefis, Scheels of Great Falls, Pepsi, and NorthWestern Energy. This event would not be possible without them.

Volunteers are needed to make this race a continued success, and they can expect to receive a race t-shirt and goody bag. Volunteers are needed to assist with packet pickup, street closures, post-race awards, and more. Volunteers can sign up online at gfmt.link/prroadrace, by calling 406-771-1265, or by emailing Parkrequests@greatfallsmt.net.

For more information or questions, please visit greatfallsmt.net/recreation, call 406-771-1265, or email parkrequests@greatfallsmt.net.