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Billings Runners Race 36th Heart and Sole Run June 20
Multiple distances and a post-race festival at Dehler Park draw local participants focused on fitness.
How we reported this
The 36th annual Heart and Sole Run takes place June 20 in Billings with starts at St. Vincent Healthcare and finishes at Dehler Park.
This long-running event reflects steady local interest in accessible running options that fit different fitness levels. Residents often seek community activities that combine exercise with family time, and the addition of team registration this year supports that pattern without requiring solo competition.
Event Details in Billings
The 5k begins at 8 a.m., the 2-mile starts at 8:20 a.m. and the 10k follows at 8:30 a.m. All three distances end inside Dehler Park, home of the Billings Mustangs. Organizers have scheduled the Montana Active Life Festival immediately afterward at the same site so participants can visit booths on healthy living and family activities right after crossing the finish line.
Packet pickup is available at Scheels on Shiloh Crossing Blvd. Runners can also sign up there or through the race website before the event. The option to run or walk as part of a team and the reminder to include dads point to efforts to broaden who joins on race day.
Registration Options and Fees
Fees listed through May 31 are $26 for adults in the 5k or 10k and $21 for children eight and under. The 2-mile costs $21 for adults and $16 for children eight and under. After June 1 those amounts rise by five dollars except for the 2-mile category. On-site registration at packet pickup reaches $36 for adult 5k and 10k entries and $26 for the adult 2-mile.
These tiered prices and multiple start times give Billings residents concrete choices that match different schedules and budgets. The presence of a children’s rate alongside adult options shows the event is structured to include families rather than limit participation to experienced runners.
Details come from the event listing on Distinctly Montana. Local runners planning to take part can check the site heartandsolerace.org or visit Scheels for the latest packet pickup hours and any updates on the festival layout at Dehler Park.