Missoula XC takes place on Jun 20, 2026. That's in 3 weeks.

Where is Missoula XC located?

Missoula XC is held in Missoula, Montana, United States.

What distances are available at Missoula XC?

Missoula XC offers the following distances: 1M.

How do I register for Missoula XC?

You can register for Missoula XC through the official registration page.

What is the typical weather for Missoula XC?

Based on historical data, you can expect temperatures between 48°F and 76°F on race day. There's approximately a 8% chance of precipitation.

Missoula XC (1M) - Jun 20, 2026 | Missoula, MT

As a running race expert, I must clarify that while the name "Missoula XC" might suggest a cross-country running event, the available information consistently indicates that this particular "Missoula XC" on June 20, 2026, in Missoula, MT, is a highly regarded **mountain biking cross-country (XC) race**.

The Missoula XC is a significant event in the cycling community, serving as the Middle School and High School Northern Rockies Championship on Saturday, June 20th. It continues on Sunday with a USA Cycling sanctioned XC race. The competition unfolds on the challenging "Mission to Mars" XC style course at Marshall Mountain, a terrain known for its "steep singletrack and punishing forest roads" on climbs and a "ribbon of singletrack that quickly descends through roots, drops, and berms." This purpose-built course, designed with input from World Cup caliber athletes, features frequent grade reversals and changes of pace, providing an excellent spectator experience as it carves a serpentine figure-eight through the western Montana hills. While a 1-mile distance was noted, it doesn't align with the multi-lap mountain biking format described, which includes varied lap lengths for different age and skill categories. Typical race day conditions in Missoula, MT, around this time of year offer pleasant weather with highs around 76°F and lows around 48°F, with only an 8% chance of precipitation, creating ideal conditions for exhilarating competition.

Free team areas are provided for all Montana NICA League Teams, and "podiums and medals" are awarded for every race, celebrating both individual achievements and team camaraderie. The event is a celebration of willpower and wild landscapes, drawing praise for its technical demands and fun riding. Participants and spectators can expect a thrilling weekend of cross-country racing amidst the beautiful Missoula scenery.