W hat's Happening This Week
 
Join us this Saturday, October 19th at Silver Park for the Pumpkin Run! T his low-cost & family-friendly event  benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association and University of Montana energy and resource conservation projects. Get your Halloween celebration started early with Run Wild Missoula! More information can be found  HERE .  
 
 
Give back to your community. Be a part of something bigger than yourself. Help create a legacy at RWM.  Applications are being accepted to fill Board of Directors vacancies. Applications are being accepted until Friday, October 25th.  This is a great opportunity for you to serve the Missoula running community and help us meet our mission of "Promoting and supporting running and walking for people of all ages and abilities". Please click HERE 
to learn more.  
 
 
Due to low turnout, Run Wild Missoula has decided to cancel Thursday Morning Group Runs. We will still be offering a Tuesday Track, a Group Run on Saturdays & Buddy Runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please click HERE to view a complete calendar of our events. 
What's Coming Up
   
Beginner Running 101  is nearly complete, you're going to run the Pumpkin Run 5k this weekend!  Are you asking yourself, what's next? Sign up for  Beginner Running 102 ! This class begins on Sunday, October 26th We start with a distance of 3.5 miles and work up to 5 miles. The goal will be to complete the  Turkey Day 8k . Sign up for the class  HERE . Follow this  link 
for more information.  
 
 
Clear your calendars! October's installment of Last Wednesday Beer Run is October, 30th at Bayern Brewing. This month only, in the spirit of Halloween, RWM will be hosting a Costume Contest. The winner will receive a growler with the first fill free. This event is free to Run Wild Missoula Members. We look forward to celebrating Oktoberfest & Halloween with you! Interested? Click HERE to learn more.


Are you looking for something a little different? Try running for Missoula at the Montana CupThe Montana Cup is a team-oriented cross country meet that pits teams from each of Montana's seven largest towns against each other. We are looking to make a strong men's and women's team to bring home some trophies. Sign up for the race HERE
 
Run Wild Missoula offers a low-cost & super fun bus to Montana Cup. Interested in learning more about the bus? Click HERE. Reserve your seat on the bus HERE.  

Close out the RWM yearly racing calendar with a bang! Turkey Day 8k & 3k Family Fun Run registration prices increase next week, Thursday, October 24th! Register soon to get the best price! Remember that RWM Members now get $3 off registration prices! The 8k race is just $20 and the 3k Family Fun Run is FREE (registration required). Click HERE for more information.
 
Want to give back this Thanksgiving? Volunteer at  Turkey Day 8k and 3k Family Fun Run. We have volunteer opportunities available on Wednesday, November 27th and Thursday, November 28th. Click HERE to learn more about volunteering at Turkey Day.


Have you checked out our Member Discounts & Freebies webpage recently? There are a few more local businesses listed on there! Check it out HERE. Make sure you present your Member ID Card to receive these discounts. 
Out & About 
City Championships, Tuesday, October 15th , Come out and watch true cross country! Tuesday's meet will be held at Linda Vista Golf Course, the first race of the day starts at 4PM. The meet will feature Missoula's middle and high schools, and others from the surrounding area.

Trick or Treat, Move Your Feet Saturday, October 19th , This event is organized by  Thompson Falls Community Trails (TFCT) exclusively with a purpose to enhance quality of life in the Thompson Falls area by building, maintaining, and improving trails that provide transportation ways, connectivity, and recreation opportunities for residents and visitors.  Proceeds benefit the maintenance and development of the Thompson Falls Trail System.

Skeleton Skedaddle, Sunday, October 27th, A fully accessible 
5k and 1k course on the University of Montana campus will take runners through autumn leaves. Costume contests and top finisher prizes will accompany post-race snacks. All proceeds benefit the UM Physical Therapy Student Association.
Weekly Activities  
 
Click HERE to check out our Group Runs Page and view the group runs that we have available every week.

Tuesday Lunch Yoga - Classes are on Tuesdays at 12:15 PM.  More information can be found HERE .

Wednesday CORE C lasses are on Wednesdays at 12:15 PM.  Click HERE for more information.

Thursday Evening Yoga - Classes are on Thursdays at 6:00 PM.  Click HERE for more information.

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