River City Roots Run!
About this race
River City Roots 4 Mile Run is brought to you by Run Wild Missoula, in partnership with Missoula Downtown Association.
A 4-mile fun run in association with the River City Roots Festival. This 4-mile run pays tribute to the city's love of recreation and staying active. All ages, abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to enjoy a morning run or walk before the festival in the afternoon and evening!
You can view the course on Strava here, or download a .pdf of the course here.
Join fellow runners on August 22, 2026 for the River City Roots Run!. It's a fantastic 6.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Missoula.
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River City Roots Run
Includes a tech tee, chip timing, and more! Participants 21 and over will also receive a Roots Festival drink cup, wristband, and one free drink ticket! Run Wild Missoula members receive a $3 discount!
UM Students Roots Run
Includes a tech tee, chip timing, and more! No beverage is included in this registration category.
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These values represent the 13-year monthly averages for August in Missoula.
About Missoula
River City Roots Run! takes place in Missoula, Montana, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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