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 AM @ 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 AM @ 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 |
→ RACE DAY LIVE TRACKING
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 margaritas and bring your (leashed) 4-legged friend and 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! And Yacht Rock on repeat.
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