Montana StationsKTVQ

Actions

Soaked Run to again kick off Big Sky State Games opening ceremonies

Posted at 5:21 PM, Jun 24, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-24 19:59:34-04

(BSSG release)

BILLINGS — The Big Sky State Games is hosting the 6th Annual SOAKED Run in Billings Friday, July 19th. The non-timed two mile fun run includes water features, a foam machine, slip and slides and more. The first wave begins at 6:00 p.m. in Pioneer Park. The run is open to everyone; runners, walkers, fast or slow. Just be prepared to get soaked!

Register online at bigskygames.org by July 1st to be guaranteed a micromesh T-shirt. Online registration will be accepted until July 17th. On July 18th register at the Transwestern Building #2 (490 N. 31st St.) from 4:00-6:00 p.m., or race day, Friday July 19th register at the south east corner of Pioneer Park from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Soaked finishes in Daylis Stadium, kicking off the Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies. The evening includes music, food, kids events, Parade of Athletes, entertainment, Montana Mile, Judo Olympic Medlaist- Marti Malloy, and the torch lighting ceremony.

The Soaked Run Sponsors include Visit Billings Montana’s Trailhead, Billings Fire Department, Billings Parks and Recreation, and Meadow Gold. The Big Sky State Games Major Sponsors are Kampgrounds of America, First Interstate Bank, and BlueCross BlueShield of Montana. Wendy’s sponsors Opening Ceremonies.