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Plains Day Kids 1 Mile
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Event Description
Kick off Plains Day with a morning run or walk: -- Sanders County Timing
This event will now support The Skills USA Junior High group who will be competing at the National Competition on Plains Day Weekend. The earnings from this event will help support them this year and for next year's competition.
The Plains School District is not funding the National Event for our Junior High Skills USA participants. They competed at the State level and earned a spot at the National Competition.
Wendy and Joel Collett are organizing and taking the qualifying Skills USA JH Group to Atlanta so they can compete with the rest of the country. This is a great experience for our local kids and we need to be proud of the professional and intelligent group of students who will be representing our State and Town.
Whether you sign up to run or make a donation. Thank you for your support.
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What Is SkillsUSA?
"SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. We empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members."
https://www.skillsusa.org/who-we-are/we-are-skillsusa/
"The SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) and Championships, scheduled for June 1–5, 2026, in Atlanta, is the premier showcase for career and technical education students. Over 6,000 state champions compete in 100+ hands-on technical and leadership events. The event includes industry-driven competitions, educational sessions, and a massive awards ceremony."
Registration:
Please pre-register online to minimize logistics during race-day.
Registration cost increases the closer we get to race-day, register early.
T-Shirt is not included in the initial registration, it is an additional $10 if you elect to receive a shirt.
Race-Day registration (cash or check) will be from 7:00-7:30 am at the start line (VFW). ($30 w/o Shirt, $40 with)
Packet Pick-up will be on race day from 7:30-8:30 am at the start line.
The Course and Events:
The 5K Loop will start at 9:00 am. It will start and finish at the VFW. We will also have a kids 1 mile run that will start at 10:00 am.
After the race, go into the VFW for a great breakfast.
NOTE:
Current PHS Athletes who are helping with the race get free entry. Please use the "contact" button to send Name, Birthday, and Shirt Size.
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Plains Day 5K
Plains Day Kids 1 Mile
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Event Location
Plains VFW 3596
201 W Lynch Street
Plains, MT 59859 US
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Frequently Asked Questions?
The course will be on the West side of town and will start/end at the VFW. We will not cross the railroad tracks or highway 200. The course will go down Helterline, Come back through town, pass near Studs, and finishh back at the VFW. Please see the course map for the exact route.
The running surface will paved road.
The race will start and finish at the Plains VFW.
The VFW does have bathrooms.
Everybody who selects a shirt during registration will recieve a shirt.
If you do race-day registration we will have a limited amount of pre-made shirts available. If we run out of pre-made shirts, we will have a press on site and will be able to make a shirt after the race is complete. If none of that works for you, leave your address and we'll send you one.
The overall male and female finishers will get a medal. Additionally, each division winner will recieve a medal.
We prefer pre-registration to minimize race-day logistics but we do offer race-day registration from 7:00-7:30 am at the starting line.
Packet Pickup will be at the Plains VFW from 7:30-8:30 am for the 5K and from 7:30-9:30 am for the 1 mile.
Dogs must be on a leash
You must have bags to clean up after you dog
Runners/Walkers with dogs will be asked to start at the end
We do not have a specific time set but we anticipate the 5K to be completed under an hour and the 1-mile under 20 minutes.
Headphones and earbuds are allowed. We recommend open-ear style.
The course will be on the town streets and it is not closed to traffic. If you wear headphones/earbuds please stay alert for traffic.
Yes, somebody else can pick up your packet.
Personal items can be left in your vehicle or at the start/finish line.
There will not be water stations on the course. We will have limited water bottles available at the start/finish line.
There is plenty of parking at the starting line. Please park behind the VFW (West Side).
Parking is free.
