46th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race Set For Sunday, April 26th

DATE:             December 31, 2025

Contact:         Jessica Compton, Park & Recreation Deputy Director - 406-771-1265

46^th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race Set For Sunday, April 26^th

     Great Falls, Montana – Registration opens January 1, 2026 for the 46^th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race on Sunday, April 26^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 the 5-mile, 3-mile, or 1-mile race, or they may choose to run all three races. Early Bird Registration is available until March 31^st, and fees are $25 per adult (for the first race, and $5 for each additional race) and $15 per youth. Starting April 1^st, fees will increase to $35 per adult and $25 per youth. Each runner will receive a long sleeve race t-shirt, finisher’s medal, post-race refreshments provided by Pepsi, and a chance to win door prizes. Top finishers in each age category will win cash prizes or gift cards donated by Scheels of Great Falls. Packet pickup, which includes the race shirt and runner’s bib, will be at the Great Falls Civic Center on Saturday, April 25^th, and on Sunday, April 26^th.

     Runners can sign up online, 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, who have made this event possible. The generous sponsors of the race are Benefis, Scheels of Great Falls, and Pepsi.

     Volunteers are needed to make this race a continued success! Volunteers will receive a race t-shirt and goody bag. Volunteers are currently needed to assist with packet pickup, street closures, post-race awards, and more. Volunteers can sign up online, call 406-771-1265, or email parkrequests@greatfallsmt.net.

     For more information on any Great Falls Park and Recreation event, visit the Park & Rec. website, call 406-771-1265, or email parkrequests@greatfallsmt.net.