Catch Me if You Can! 2026
- Date
- 4 race dates, December 19, 2026 to April 17, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Billings, Montana
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Check registration status on RunSignup.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 | ||||
| The Chill 4K | Other | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Saturday, Jan 16, 2027 | ||||
| The Flurry 5K | 5K | Jan 16, 20279:00 AM | Free | – |
| Saturday, Feb 20, 2027 | ||||
| The Blizzard 8K | 8K | Feb 20, 20279:00 AM | Free | 85 |
| Saturday, Apr 17, 2027 | ||||
| The Thaw 10K | 10K | Apr 17, 20279:00 AM | Free | 160 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- The Chill 4K: Free until Dec 18.
- The Flurry 5K: Free until Jan 15.
- The Blizzard 8K: Free until Feb 19.
- The Thaw 10K: Free until Apr 16.
Online registration closes Apr 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Montana runs 1:08:48, about 11:04 a mile, based on 35 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:11:23 and men in 1:00:51.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:50 AM, and the The Chill 4K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 3,140 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
PO Box 2424, Billings, MT 59103
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)The Flurry 5K
The Thaw 10K
The Blizzard 8K
Aggregated from official results for Catch Me if You Can!. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Catch Me if You Can!?
At the 2026 The Flurry 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:55 or better, the top quarter in 26:28, and half the field in 28:58; the last tenth came in after 37:33.
At the 2026 The Thaw 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 45:47 or better, the top quarter in 51:41, and half the field in 1:00:04; the last tenth came in after 1:19:00.
At the 2026 The Blizzard 8K, the fastest tenth finished in 37:00 or better, the top quarter in 41:34, and half the field in 48:10; the last tenth came in after 1:04:35.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:16 | 31:40 |
| 30-39 | 26:28 | 23:04 |
| 40-49 | 28:29 | 27:33 |
| 60-69 | 43:26 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 558 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Catch Me if You Can! 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 34 to 74 finishers, and the median time dropped from 33:34 to 28:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 74 (+111%) | 28:58 | under 23:55 | 19:15 |
| 2025 | 35 (+3%) | 32:30 | under 22:57 | 21:17 |
| 2024 | 34 | 33:34 | under 22:49 | 22:08 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Montana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:28, against 28:50 in a typical Montana 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Montana 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 51:41, against 53:32 in a typical Montana 10K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- 8K: About average for US 8Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 8K field finished under 41:34, against 42:05 in a typical US 8K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 19 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 42°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to -2°F and hot years reach 54°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- PO Box 2424, Billings, MT 59103Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,140 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K, 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 16, 2027), 2026 (Jan 3, 2026), 2025 (Jan 4, 2025), 2024 (Jan 6, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Catch Me if You Can!?
- It runs on 4 dates from December 19, 2026 to April 17, 2027. The next is Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 8K, 10K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 74 runners finished the The Flurry 5K; the median finish was 28:58 and the winner ran 19:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:28, against 28:50 in a typical Montana 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- PO Box 2424, Billings, MT 59103.
From the organizers
This isn't your typical race. Our Club Member winter race series makes every runner competitive, whether you are an elite runner or a back-of-the-packer. We'll stagger the race start so that everyone is predicted to finish at the same time. Each runner starts based on their pace, with the fastest runner starting last. Faster runners try to catch up in a mad dash to the finish line. Hang out after the race and enjoy some hot drinks on us.