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  • 5K
  • 5 km
  • Missoula
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  • Past event

Run for the Luck of It! (Missoula) 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
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Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

Run for the Luck of It! (Missoula) 5K at a glance

Typical conditions
83/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
23 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Run for the Luck of It! (Missoula) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Mixed
Scenery
Parkland, City

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Run for the Luck of It! (Missoula) 5K?

The Run for the Luck of It! (Missoula) 5K is described as flat.

Where does the Run for the Luck of It! (Missoula) 5K route go?

The Run for the Luck of It! (Missoula) 5K route finishes at Missoula County Fairgrounds. Underfoot, expect paved roads and park paths; March weather can bring slippery surfaces and occasional puddles. It passes Missoula County Fairgrounds, Playfair Park, Bancroft Pond Nature Area and Spartan Park. Loop course starting at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, traveling around Playfair Park, through the Bancroft Pond Nature Area and looping back through Spartan Park to finish at the Fairgrounds.

What should runners know on race day for the Run for the Luck of It! (Missoula) 5K?

Celtic Dragon Pipe Band and Irish dancing as part of the St. Patrick's Day festivities at the event.

Race character

Scenery

  • Parkland
  • City

Atmosphere

  • Festival
  • Community

Terrain

  • Mixed
Elevation character
Flat

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Race day logistics

Medal
All paid participants receive a custom-designed pint glass / stein (no finisher medal); post-race beer from Big Sky Brewing and a hot snack included.
On-course music
Celtic Dragon Pipe Band and Irish dancing as part of the St. Patrick's Day festivities at the event.

Access and course status

Finish
Missoula County Fairgrounds

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Paved roads and park paths; March weather can bring slippery surfaces and occasional puddles.
Landmarks
Missoula County Fairgrounds, Playfair Park, Bancroft Pond Nature Area, Spartan Park
Notable features
  • St. Patrick's Day themed event featuring the Celtic Dragon Pipe Band, Irish dancing from the Carrol Henderson School of Irish Dancing, and post-race bangers & mash
  • Loop course starting at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, traveling around Playfair Park, through the Bancroft Pond Nature Area and looping back through Spartan Park to finish at the Fairgrounds

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 3°CTypical temperature
  • 12 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 83Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, cooler than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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