Hobson Fun Day 5K and 1 Mile

Join us for a morning of exercise in one of the most beautiful places in Central Montana!  This race is part of an exciting lineup of events during the 5th Annual Hobson Fun Day on July 11, 2026!   New logo and colors this year to celebrate America's 250th BIrthday!  We will host both a 5K and 1-mile race.  Walk or run!  Proceeds will support additional Hobson Fun Days for years to come!

Race Course:

• 5K: Start at Hobson School parking lot, run south to Second Ave E/Blackbull Rd, then west on Bullhaven Rd, then north on Ackley Lake Rd, and finally head east on Utica Hwy and finish at the Hobson School parking lot.
  • First 1.5 miles are gravel county road; last 1.5 miles are pavement.
• 1 Mile: same route, just 1/3 the distance!  Start at Hobson School parking lot, run 0.5 miles up race course, then turn around and run back.
  
  • All gravel county road.

Paper Registrations: also available at Grey Duck Grocery in Hobson, MT.  You can also call or text Amanda @ 406.459.8840.

Prizes: After the 1 mile race concludes, awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each division (Kids 0-12, Teens 13-17, Adult 18+) for each race.  Door prizes will also be included.  Winners MUST BE PRESENT after the end of the 1 mile race to claim door prizes.  

Shirts: Short sleeve, tri-blend t-shirts are included in the registration fee.  PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BY JUNE 27 TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT ON RACE DAY.   Please arrive 15-30 minutes early to get your bib and shirt.  

Water: aid stations at the start/finish and at the half-way point of each race will be available. 

Restrooms: porta potties are located throughout the town of Hobson as part of Hobson Fun Day.  No porta potties will be located at the start/finish line.

Food: light snacks and water will be provided at the finish line!

Medical: we will have a local EMT on-site for any emergencies that may arise.

Results: races will be hand-timed.  Times/placings will be announced and awards given after the 1 mile race finishes.  

Email: watch for an email 2-4 days before the start of the race to finalize last-minute details.  

(Logo Credit: Lenny Woods)

Join fellow runners on July 13, 2024 for the Hobson Fun Day 5K and 1 Mile. It's a fantastic 4.8K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Hobson.