Icebreaker

Distances: 5 miles, 3 miles, 1 mile
Location: Great Falls, MT
I've heard the 5 mile race is the only "money race" in Montana. That may be, but you can give up on winning any of it. The race directors bring in exactly enough professional runners to win the money. Three pros and everybody else isn't much of a race. On the other hand, it is your only chance to see pros without leaving Montana- and man, do they look smooth! The 5 mile does have an out and back section, so you should get the chance to see them even if you're racing. All three races start and finish in the same spots. They are also all pretty flat and turnout is high so you can hope for a fast time. It is also a pretty decent course for spectators- you should be able to see your friends about 3 times on either the 5 or 3 mile course.