Quick Link Jump to a Section Registration Fees Race Packet Pickup Schedule Race Course Participant Info Awards Results Join over 3,400 runners, joggers and fitness walkers who enter the race each year. The five-mile road race offers a competitive format with the three-mile run offering both a competitive and recreational format. Register the entire family in the one-mile jog and fitness run and take advantage of our special family rate. T-shirt and race instructions can be picked up, starting Monday, March 16th, for all three races. Registration forms are available online, at Universal Athletic and Scheels stores statewide and at the Park & Recreation Office Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, 1700 River Drive North in Great Falls. For more information, email or call (406) 771-1265 Download Brochure/Event Guide All runners in each race will receive: • A uniquely designed long sleeved Ice Breaker shirt - Availability and size will be on first come, first serve basis. • Beverage • Lunch starts at 1:30pm • Finisher Medallion • An enjoyable running experience! Online Registration Starts Monday, March 9 Register in person: Park & Recreation Office Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, 1700 River Drive N. Register by mail: Click here to download entry form and mail to: City of Great Falls Park and Recreation Dept P.O. Box 5021 Great Falls, MT 59403
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Register at Scheels in Holiday Village Mall on April 18th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In conjunction with Ice Breaker Registration on April 18, Scheels will be hosting special guest speaker, Podiatrist Dr. Ray from 11am to 3pm Learn how to identify your foot type, different shoe styles, and  selecting the correct shoe for you. A perfect way to get ready for the Ice Breaker!  

$12 - Youth 10 & under
$18 - Youth 11 & over and adults
$50 - Family of 4 from the same household
$10 - Each additional youth from the same household
$2 late registration fee will be assessed on all entries April 19-26
- Entry fee must accompany all registrations and are non-refundable.
- No rollerblades, skateboards, bikes or pets are allowed in the race.

Registrants can pick up their official race packet at the Civic Center Convention Center on Saturday, April 25, 10 am to 6 pm or on race day, April 26, 8am to race time. Participants must pick up race packet before participating in their registered event.

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All races start in front of the Civic Center on Central Avenue. The race course map can be viewed and downloaded online here (Adobe Acrobat required). The race course map will also be posted at the Park and Recreation Dept. and Civic Center.

All races are chip timed

Walkers are encouraged to participate in the 1-mile or 3-mile events. Participants wishing to do the 5-mile must be capable of finishing within one hour.

All distances are on asphalt and are mostly flat. The 5-mile run is a certified distance RRCA/TAC Registration #MT 91002GT. The 3-mile and 1-mile runs are accurate to the distance.

Split Times

1 mile - 1/2 mile
3 mile - 1 mile; 2 mile
5 mile - 1 mile; 2 mile; 3 mile; 4 mile

	5-Mile Race Directions Start at Central Avenue and Park Drive. Go east on Central (staying to the left of the center line) to 9th Street. Turn left at 9th Street (staying to the left hand curb) to 1st Ave. N. Go west on 1st (staying in the left hand lane) past Park Drive under the 1st Ave. N. underpass. Continue across the bridge on the road staying to your left. Take a left at BN Drive (proceed to the right hand side of the road). Go south across RR tracks to Keogh Street. Turn right on Keogh, make a loop and re-enter BN Drive. Stay on the right side of the road. Go to the bridge right on sidewalk across bridge, right at River Road/Central West, loop under 1st Ave. N. Bridge and run down River Drive towards Elks Riverside Park. Stay on the right side of the road. Right to 6th Street underpass to Park Drive to the finish line located approximately at 4th Ave. N.
	3-Mile Race Directions Start at Central Avenue and Park Drive. Go east on Central (staying to the left of the center line) to 9th Street. Turn left at 9th Street (staying to the left hand curb) to 1st Ave. N. Travel left at 1st Ave. N. Go west on 1st (staying in the left hand lane) past Park Drive, turn left at River Road /Central West, taking the loop under the 1st Ave. N. bridge run down River Drive towards Elks Riverside Park. Stay on the right side of the road. Right to the 6th Street underpass to Park Drive to the finish line at approximately Fourth Ave. N.
	1-Mile Race Directions Start at Central Avenue and Park Drive. Go east on Central (staying to the left of the center line) to 5th Street. Turn left on 5th Street (staying on the left hand curb) to 5th Ave. N. Go west on 5th Ave. N to Park Drive. Left on to Park Drive to the finish line at approximately Fourth Ave. N.

Please note: Participants who have athletic team eligibility in either junior high, high school or college are not eligible for the cash awards. An award equal to the maximum allowed will be presented. This will be in the form of a trophy.

Walkers

Walkers are encouraged to participate in the 1-mile or 3-mile events. Participants wishing to do the 5-mile must be capable of finishing within one hour.

Course

All distances are on asphalt and are mostly flat. The 5-mile run is a certified distance RRCA/TAC Registration #MT 91002GT. The 3-mile and 1-mile runs are accurate to the distance.

Split Times

1 mile - 1/2 mile
3 mile - 1 mile; 2 mile
5 mile - 1 mile; 2 mile; 3 mile; 4 mile

The Start

Runners will be seeded into the starting area by their anticipated finishing time. Seeded runners (elite and invited) will start from the front. This area will be designated “seeded runners only.” All others are asked to line up according to their anticipated finishing time as identified by “time markings” along the start.

Late Registration

Registration will be taken race day, Sunday April 26 from 8 am to 1 pm. at the race start (Civic Center Convention Center; enter south door). $2 late registration fee will be assessed on all entries after April 19.

Pacing

Runner assistance is prohibited.

Getting to the Start

Plan to arrive early as some streets and avenues may be blocked off to traffic. Please avoid Central Avenue and Park Drive.

Parking

Please use the side streets or the parking lots 1st Ave. N. and Park Drive, 1st Ave. S. and 2nd St., or the lots surrounding the Civic Center. The Gibson Park parking lot and Park Drive will both be closed.

Facilities at Start/Finish

Facilities include rest rooms and water. There are no locker rooms or shower rooms.

Aid Stations (Water)

1 mile - none 3 mile - 1 and 2 mile 5 mile - 1-4 mile

Runners' Heat

Runners are cautioned that races are most strenuous. Liquid intake is strongly suggested prior to and at all stations. If you encounter or suspect difficulties, stop and ask for aid or advice before continuing.

Weather

The 30-year average temperature is 45 degrees F.

Please No...

For safety and courtesy, please do not bring radio headsets, dogs, bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades to the event.

Vehicles

Runners are reminded to please watch for vehicles on the road at all times.

Official Results

Official same-day results will be available and posted at Gibson Park near finish line area. Next-day results will be printed in the Great Falls Tribune and posted on this website.

Post Race Lunch and Awards Ceremony

The post race lunch will be served at the Civic Center Convention Center following your event. The awards ceremony will be conviened at the Convention Center at approximately 4 pm.

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Overall winners male/female places 1–10 will not be eligible for age group awards. Masters are eligible for overall and masters award. Overall masters winner not eligible for age group.

5-Mile Awards

Masters are eligible for overall and masters award. Overall masters and male/female winners places 1–10 are not eligible for age group awards.

3-Mile Awards

Overall 1st place male and female winners will receive a cash award and specially designed trophy. Overall male and female 2nd through 10th place will receive special Ice Breaker awards. Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards.

1-Mile Run/Walk

This is not a competitive race. Official times will be posted. Cash awards or trophies will not be given in this event.

Age Group Awards

Male and female 1st and 2nd place division winners will receive special medals in the following age groups:

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5-Mile Race

Male	George Towett	23:03
Female	Margaret Chirchir	27:59
Male Master	Gary Bjelland	33:26
Female Master	Jacque Jakovac	39:51

3-Mile Race

Male	Jared Reyes	15:42
Female	Kathie Perrins	19:07

For More Information

info@icebreakergf.com City of Great Falls Park and Recreation Department P.O. Box 5021 Great Falls, MT 59403 (406) 771-1265 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The race coordinator reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone.

Photos

Penrose Photography

Great Falls Tribune

Other Links

City of Great Falls Website

Marathonguide.com

Marathonrookie.com

Runnersweb.com

Ice Breaker Road Race on Wikipedia

Races2Run.com

42k195.com

RRCA.org

Run-down.com

Runnersworld.com

Runningnetwork.com

Ice Breaker Road Race on MySpace

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The Ice Breaker Road Race is not responsible for the content of external websites. The inclusion of a link to a third party website from the Ice Breaker Road Race website should not be understood as an endorsement.

Our special thanks to the following businesses and organizations
that also contributed to the success of this event:

Scheels

Northwestern Energy

Universal Athletic Service

MAFB