Run For Jimmy 5k / 1 Mile Walk

  • Date Sat 19th September 2026
  • Time 9:00AM MDT
  • Location Billings, Montana
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Run For Jimmy 5K and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Billings, Yellowstone! This uplifting event takes place during Suicide Awareness Month and Addiction Recovery Month, honoring the memory of Jimmy, an avid prayer runner who battled his own mental health struggles. The Run For Jimmy is not just a race; it's a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the journey of recovery. Participants can choose between a chip-timed 5K run or an untimed 1 mile walk, making it accessible for everyone.

The event will be hosted in the nearest parking lot east of the Airport Roundabout in Billings, MT. Make sure to arrive early to enjoy the festive atmosphere and ensure a smooth experience! Race bibs can be collected on Friday, September 18, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM at South Park, or on the event day from 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM. Don’t miss out on the chance to grab a T-shirt, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Optional donations will be accepted, so come ready to support a great cause and join a community committed to mental health

Organiser's Description

September is Suicide Awareness Month & Addiction Recovery Month. Jimmy was an avid prayer runner who ran for his recovery and it also helped him with his own silent struggle with his mental health. The Run For Jimmy 5K / 1 Mile Walk is not only in remembrance of our beloved running brother, but also a way to raise awareness about suicide in our communities and the connection that can exist between mental health struggles, addiction, and the journey of recovery.

This event will be a chip timed 5k run and an untimed 1 mile walk. The event will take place in the nearest parking lot East of the Airport Roundabout of Billings, MT. Click our Location link for precise location.

There will be T-shirts available to handout at the day of the event on a first come first serve basis. There will be a race bib pickup day on Friday September 18, 2026 at the small shelter at South Park, Billings, MT from 12pm to 1:30pm. Bibs can also be picked up on the event day morning from 7:30am to 8:45am. Please come early to avoid long line wait on event day.

This year we are taking optional donations. Thank you!

#RunForJimmy #MentalHealthIsSacred #RunDNC

Races

  • Run for Jimmy 5k

    Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM MDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Run for Jimmy 1 Mile Walk (Untimed)

    Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM MDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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Location

1901 Terminal Cir, Billings, 59105, MT, United States

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