Geting Started Clinic’s for the Montana Women’s Run started this week and continues every Monday hereafter until Race Day on Saturday, May 10. Getting Started Clinics begin at 5:30 pm in Pioneer Park. It is a fun opportunity to get into shape for the big race. Bring a friend. Win a prize.  There’s no better way to greet spring.

April 20 is the deadline day to make sure that when you sign up you will get a fabulous t-shirt by race day. It is also deadline for signing up a team. Team Captains get a special prize. And it is the deadline for nominating an outstanding woman for the Pat Jaffray Award. If you know of a woman who has been an inspiration to all around her and has made the lives of others better, nominate her for this very prestigious award. Get details on the website womensrun.org, where you can also REGISTER!!! You can also volunteer by emailing mwrvolunteer@gmail.com.

Montana Women’s Run is celebrating over 40 years of this renowned event which annually attracts some 5000 women who fill the streets of downtown Billings to participate in the 2-mile and 5-mile races – Rut it! Walk it! Live it! Everyone who registers gets a unique, specially designed t-shirt. People may also participate virtually and many do, from around the globe. (Get details on line.)

Proceeds from the event benefit charitable organizations in Billings that contribute to women’s and children’s health and wellness. To date, the Run has donated more than $1,827,500 to local organizations. The Montana Women’s Run began in 1982 with just 200 registrants and celebrated last year with over 5,600 women participating, including virtually, from around the world.

Major sponsors of the 2025 Montana Women’s Run are AVA Law Group, Billings Clinic, Par Montana, First Interstate Bank, Graphic Imprints, The Planet 106.7, and KTVQ. Tell them Thank You!