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Chinook

Montana County Seat Challenge




Chinook, Montana; Blaine County

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Event Elevation: 2,428 feet

Chinook is a city in and the county seat of Blaine County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,185 at the 2020 census. Points of interest are the Bear Paw Battlefield Museum located in the small town's center and the Bear Paw Battlefield, located 20 miles south of Chinook. The city is named for the Chinook wind, a warm wind on eastern side of the Rocky Mountains.

Blaine County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,044. Its county seat is Chinook. The county was named for James G. Blaine, former United States Secretary of State. It is on the north line of the state, and thus shares the southern border of Canada opposite Saskatchewan.

Event Sanction Information

Montana County Seat Sanction Information

Event Map Preview

There are two 5K loops. For a preview of the route map click on the links provided:

Ball Fields Route
Sweet Memorial Park Route

Additional Town and County Information

Town Official Website
County Official Website

Tourism Information

Montana's Official Tourism, Travel & Vacation Information Site
Discovering Montana

Event Details

Date:

01/01/2026-12/31/2030

Location:

County Courthouse

Event Cost:

$4.00





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