Harvestfest 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Hungry Horse, Montana
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 17, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvestfest 5k | 5K | Oct 17, 202611:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 17, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 17, then $35 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Montana ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Montana runs 37:24, about 12:02 a mile, based on 85 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:25 and men in 33:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:57 AM, and the Harvestfest 5k starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 3,110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
200 North Street, Hungry Horse, MT 59919
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Competitive Timing) for Harvestfest 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Harvestfest 5k?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:44 or better, the top quarter in 27:07, and half the field in 33:39; the last tenth came in after 59:50.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 33:37 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 26:26 | 21:47 |
| 40-49 | 33:39 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 50:45 | 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 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 8 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Harvestfest 5k 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 53 to 49 finishers, and the median time dropped from 43:12 to 33:39.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 (-8%) | 33:39 | under 24:44 | 18:56 |
| 2024 | 53 | 43:12 | under 32:32 | 28:39 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Montana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 36:28, against 28:50 in a typical Montana 5K, so times here run 27 percent slower.
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 October 17 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 67°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
- 200 North Street, Hungry Horse, MT 59919Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,110 feet
- Included with entry
- Race Day Swag!
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Harvestfest 5k?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 17, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Montana?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Montana ($30).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 49 runners finished the Harvestfest 5k; the median finish was 33:39 and the winner ran 18:56.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 36:28, against 28:50 in a typical Montana 5K, so times here run 27 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 200 North Street, Hungry Horse, MT 59919.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join us for the 4th annual 5k in Hungry Horse, Montana! This beautiful course will take you on a gravel road right next to the South Fork of the Flathead River. It will be one of the prettiest runs you have done this year! The race will start at 11:00am on Saturday, October 17th, 2026. The race starts and ends at Canyon Elementary School in Hungry Horse, Montana and is an out and back course. Race participants are encouraged to walk or run the course. Stollers are welcome, but please note, that a section of the course is on a gravel road so be prepared!
The Harvestfest 5k is an official chip-timed race with medals handed out after.