Yellowstone Elementary School Cross Country Meet - One Mile Race 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Start time
- 4:15 PM start (Denver)
- Location
- Billings, Montana
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $10 on Oct 1, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade Boys | 1 Mile | Oct 7, 20264:15 PM | Free$10 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 3rd Grade Girls | 1 Mile | Oct 7, 20264:15 PM | Free$10 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 4th Grade Boys | 1 Mile | Oct 7, 20264:50 PM | Free$10 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 4th Grade Girls | 1 Mile | Oct 7, 20264:50 PM | Free$10 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5th Grade Boys | 1 Mile | Oct 7, 20265:25 PM | Free$10 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5th Grade Girls | 1 Mile | Oct 7, 20265:25 PM | Free$10 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Oct 1, then $10 until Oct 7.
Online registration closes Oct 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the 3rd Grade Boys starts at 4:15 PM. The start sits about 3,650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5101 King Ave E, Billings, MT 59101
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)3rd Grade Boys
3rd Grade Girls
4th Grade Boys
Aggregated from official results (Competitive Timing) for Yellowstone Elementary School Cross Country Meet - One Mile Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Yellowstone Elementary School Cross Country Meet - One Mile Race?
At the 2025 3rd Grade Boys, the fastest tenth finished in 7:43 or better, the top quarter in 8:21, and half the field in 9:24; the last tenth came in after 11:41.
At the 2025 3rd Grade Girls, the fastest tenth finished in 8:13 or better, the top quarter in 9:03, and half the field in 9:54; the last tenth came in after 13:13.
At the 2025 4th Grade Boys, the fastest tenth finished in 7:07 or better, the top quarter in 7:45, and half the field in 8:53; the last tenth came in after 11:40.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 6:55 |
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
Up 19 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Yellowstone Elementary School Cross Country Meet - One Mile Race 1 Mile year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 126 to 174 finishers, and the median time rose from 9:14 to 9:24.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 174 (+25%) | 9:24 | under 7:43 | 6:50 |
| 2024 | 139 (+4%) | 9:34 | under 7:31 | 6:36 |
| 2023 | 134 (-5%) | 8:49 | under 7:26 | 6:39 |
| 2022 | 141 (+12%) | 10:34 | under 8:41 | 7:25 |
| 2021 | 126 | 9:14 | under 7:47 | 6:46 |
From each year's official results for the 1 Mile; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 7 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 70 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
- 5101 King Ave E, Billings, MT 59101Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,650 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 7, 2026), 2025 (Oct 8, 2025), 2024 (Oct 9, 2024), 2023 (Oct 11, 2023), 2022 (Oct 5, 2022), 2021 (Oct 6, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Yellowstone Elementary School Cross Country Meet - One Mile Race?
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026, starting at 4:15 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $10 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 174 runners finished the 3rd Grade Boys; the median finish was 9:24 and the winner ran 6:50.
- Where does it start?
- 5101 King Ave E, Billings, MT 59101.
From the organizers
New Location: Amend Park
Join us for a FREE cross country meet one mile race on Oct. 7, 2026 for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade boys and girls! Entry is FREE if received by October 1st. Late entries are $10.00/entry.
Race Number Pickup: [In Billings Area] October 6, 2026 (3pm-6pm)
Mansfield Education Center
2900 12th Ave N #30WA, Billings, MT 59101
Race Number Pickup: [Out of Billings Area] October 7, 2026 (3pm-4pm)
Amend Park
Can't register online? Click here to download the paper registration form.