Smelter City Scamper
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Smelter City Scamper

Anaconda, Montana, United States View on map
Aug 08, 2026 (America/Denver local time)
Running

About this race

The Smelter City Scamper is a locally hosted race that supports food access and community health in Anaconda. Led by the Anaconda Community Market, the Scamper welcomes runners, walkers, families, and longtime locals alike. A hometown race with lots of heart! 

Whether you’re lining up for the half marathon, jogging the 5K with friends, or watching kids sprint their hearts out for one block, this race is about showing up, for yourself and for your community.

Race Events:
All races start and finish at Kennedy Commons.

Half Marathon - 7:30am
10K - 8:00am 
5K - 8:30am 
Kids Sprint (1 block, ages 8 & under – free) - 10:30am

Why We Run
The Smelter City Scamper is a fundraiser that supports the Anaconda Community Market and local food access programs. Proceeds stay in the community, helping strengthen local food systems and the health and wellness of the community.

A Little Extra Fun
The Scamper takes place during Smeltermen’s Day weekend, so make a weekend out of it as there's plenty to do and see around town. Your run ends at Kennedy Commons and rolls straight into the Smeltermen’s Day Brewfest. Good timing, good people, and a solid way to wrap up race morning.

Sign up, show up, and be part of building stronger, healthier communities — one mile at a time.

Pick your distance

Running

1/2 Marathon

This run will start and end at the Kennedy Commons. Runners will enjoy some of the best views of Anaconda as they run through historic neighborhoods, Washoe Park, and along the "West Valley Loop" that features stunning views of the Pintler Mountains. It is a flat and fast half marathon made for setting PRs.

Aug 08, 2026 Half-Marathon 7:30 AM
$100.00
Closed

10K Run

This run will start and end at the Kennedy Commons. Runners will enjoy some of the best views of Anaconda as they run through historic neighborhoods, Washoe Park, and the Lorry Thomas wildlife area that features stunning views of the Pintler Mountains. It is a flat and fast 10K made for setting PRs.

Aug 08, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$50.00
Closed

5K Run or Walk

This run will start and end at the Kennedy Commons. Runners will enjoy some of the best views of Anaconda as they run through historic neighborhoods and Washoe Park. It is a flat and fast 5K.

Aug 08, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$40.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Anaconda.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 9.6° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 23.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 8.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 23.4°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
11.1
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
3.2mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
57.7%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.

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Results — Smelter City Scamper

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Anaconda events

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