Sorry Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay
- Date Sat 10th January 2026
- Time 11:00AM MST
- Location Polson, Montana
- Price $64.98
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at the 12th annual Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay, taking place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the picturesque Polson, Montana! This event promises an unforgettable experience as runners tackle a unique clockwise course featuring an uphill start and finish, with a thrilling downhill stretch in the middle. Participants can look forward to a spirited atmosphere, with two aid stations and plenty of support along the route.
The race kicks off at 11:00 AM at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center, with registration and packet pickup beginning at 9:30 AM. Whether you're running solo or joining a team relay, all finishers will receive a medal to celebrate their achievement. Plus, don your favorite costume for a fun head start! This year also introduces the Montana Frozen Fool/Full challenge, where runners can earn a custom award by completing both the Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and the Snow Joke in February. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to kick off your running season in style at this beloved local event!
The race kicks off at 11:00 AM at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center, with registration and packet pickup beginning at 9:30 AM. Whether you're running solo or joining a team relay, all finishers will receive a medal to celebrate their achievement. Plus, don your favorite costume for a fun head start! This year also introduces the Montana Frozen Fool/Full challenge, where runners can earn a custom award by completing both the Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and the Snow Joke in February. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to kick off your running season in style at this beloved local event!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME BACK RUNNERS!! THIS IS THE 12TH RUNNING!!!
The Sorry 'Bout That 1/2 Marathon and Team Relay is back for 2026. Hopefully it will be above freezing this year on race day, but not by much.
The course will be clockwise this year, meaning a uphill start start and uphilll finish, with the large downhill in the middle miles. Two aide stations and one portajohn will be on the course. Clockwise means it goes the direction of an old clock with hands. All turns on the course are to the right except for one.
Free Finisher Medals with entry and finish. If you enter the race and don't run you will not get a medal
This year T shirts are extra cost. I have been informed by the accountants that the race can not afford to keep losing money every year. T shirt option was turned off on 12/29/2025.
Wear a costume get a :30 second head start.
Packet Pickup is same day only.
SCHEDULE
9:30-REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP BEGINS
11:00-RACE BEGINS
2:00-AWARDS
COURSE
Start and Finish at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center on Ridgwater Drive Polson, MT. Its a large clockwise loop. Start on Ridgewater, turn right onto bike bath heading south. Follow bike path until you make a right turn onto Reservoir Rd. This road was just repaved with lines and a bike lane. Its almost too smooth. Hopefully you enjoy it. Continue on Reservoir until it meets Back Road. Turn Right heading North on Back Rd. Back Road becomes Kerr Damn and your will have a 1 mile plus gentle downhill into town. Continue on road as it curse right and becomes 7th avenue. There is no other options really other than going straight into the river, don't do that. Continue straight east on 7th Ave through town. There will be no road closures and cars will not be stopping for you, keep your head up and obey traffic rules. Just before the road starts climbing a hill turn left onto the bike path. Follow the bike path all the way back to Ridgwater. Take a Right on Ridgewater and return to MVAC.
PARKING
NO Parking in the Mission Valley Aquatic Center. All parking for the race will be at the soccer fields behind the pool. Drive past the pool on Ridgewater, turn right and go into large gravel lot behind the pool.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR!!
The MONTANA FROZEN FOOL/FULL. Complete the SBT1/2 in January. Complete the Snow Joke in February. Send me an email with your results. I will send you a personalized custom made MONTANA FROZEN FOOL/FULL award commemorating your frozen achievement.
The Sorry 'Bout That 1/2 Marathon and Team Relay is back for 2026. Hopefully it will be above freezing this year on race day, but not by much.
The course will be clockwise this year, meaning a uphill start start and uphilll finish, with the large downhill in the middle miles. Two aide stations and one portajohn will be on the course. Clockwise means it goes the direction of an old clock with hands. All turns on the course are to the right except for one.
Free Finisher Medals with entry and finish. If you enter the race and don't run you will not get a medal
This year T shirts are extra cost. I have been informed by the accountants that the race can not afford to keep losing money every year. T shirt option was turned off on 12/29/2025.
Wear a costume get a :30 second head start.
Packet Pickup is same day only.
SCHEDULE
9:30-REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP BEGINS
11:00-RACE BEGINS
2:00-AWARDS
COURSE
Start and Finish at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center on Ridgwater Drive Polson, MT. Its a large clockwise loop. Start on Ridgewater, turn right onto bike bath heading south. Follow bike path until you make a right turn onto Reservoir Rd. This road was just repaved with lines and a bike lane. Its almost too smooth. Hopefully you enjoy it. Continue on Reservoir until it meets Back Road. Turn Right heading North on Back Rd. Back Road becomes Kerr Damn and your will have a 1 mile plus gentle downhill into town. Continue on road as it curse right and becomes 7th avenue. There is no other options really other than going straight into the river, don't do that. Continue straight east on 7th Ave through town. There will be no road closures and cars will not be stopping for you, keep your head up and obey traffic rules. Just before the road starts climbing a hill turn left onto the bike path. Follow the bike path all the way back to Ridgwater. Take a Right on Ridgewater and return to MVAC.
PARKING
NO Parking in the Mission Valley Aquatic Center. All parking for the race will be at the soccer fields behind the pool. Drive past the pool on Ridgewater, turn right and go into large gravel lot behind the pool.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR!!
The MONTANA FROZEN FOOL/FULL. Complete the SBT1/2 in January. Complete the Snow Joke in February. Send me an email with your results. I will send you a personalized custom made MONTANA FROZEN FOOL/FULL award commemorating your frozen achievement.
Races
-
1/2 Marathon
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sat 10th January 2026 (11:00AM MST)
$64.98
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3 Person Team Relay
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sat 10th January 2026 (11:00AM MST)
$64.98
The relay team consist of 3 people ideally. If you want only 2 people that's okay, one of you will run further. If you want to use more than 3 that's okay too, you can determine where your own exchanges occur. We are happy you and your friends want to run, but your team will not be considered for prizes in the team relay event. Relay exchanges will occur at the aide stations. Transportation to and from the aide stations must be planned and performed by the race participants. No transportation will be provided.
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