Dog Days Ultra
EVENT SCHEDULE
August 22-23, 2026
Welcome to your Dog Days Ultra weekend! From check-in to the final lap, our schedule is designed to keep things smooth, supportive, and fun — so you can spend less time wondering what’s next and more time running, resting, and soaking in the Big Sky views.
ALL RACES
Friday, August 21 from 3:00-5:45 PM at Run Wild Missoula HQ; 125 East Main St.
Saturday, August 22 at the Race Start from 9:00-11:00 AM Big Sky Park
Race Day packet pickup will end promptly at 11:00 AM on race morning.
6 HOUR ONLY – Sunday, August 23 at the Race Start from 5:15-5:45 AM
Race Day packet pickup will end promptly at 5:45 AM on race morning.
3 HOUR ONLY – Sunday, August 23 at the Race Start from 7:00-7:45 AM.
Race Day packet pickup will end promptly at 7:45 AM on race morning.
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24 HOUR BOTH SOLO & RELAY OPTIONS Pre-Race Briefing: 11:45 PM @ the start line [MANDATORY] Start: 12:00 PM, Saturday, August 22 Finish: 12:00 PM, Sunday, August 23 |
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12 HOUR Pre-Race Briefing: 11:45 PM @ the start line [MANDATORY] Start: 12:00 PM, Saturday, August 22 Finish: 12:00 AM (midnight), Sunday, August 23 |
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6 HOUR Start: 6:00 AM, Sunday, August 23 Finish: 12:00 PM, Sunday, August 23 |
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3 HOUR Start: 8:00 AM, Sunday, August 23 Finish: 11:00 AM, Sunday, August 23 |
Saturday, August 22, 4:00-6:30 PM
Margs & Mutts!
Join Run Wild Missoula for a Barky Hour near the start area for ice cold margarita and adorable puppies from the Humane Society of Western Montana. We’ll snuggle pups and cheers our runners!
Saturday, August 22, 10:00-11:30 PM
80s BABY! – Rad & Tubular Tunes!
Delicious bites and throwback dance moves!
Let’s send our runners into the wee hours of the morning in style!
Sunday, August 23, 7:00-9:00 AM
b-RUN-ch
Run Wild Missoula will host a light brunch for spectators & participants as we toast participants in their final hours. The stoke will be high!
Sunday, August 23, 12:00 PM
All-American BBQ… Burgers, Dogs (hotdogs!) and veggie options too!
Cold Beer!
Sunday, August 23, 12:20 PM
Awards Cermony