Upcoming Events

1. 46th Annual "Ice Breaker Road Race"
April 26th, 2026 - Great Falls, Montana

Members of the Lethbridge Twinning Society are invited to participate in the 46th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race in Great Falls on April 26.

Registration opens January 1, 2026 for the 46th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race on Sunday, April 26th. This traditional road race runs through the downtown district of Great Falls, along the River's Edge Trail, and over the Missouri River. Runners can enter the 5-mile, 3-mile, or 1-mile race, or they may choose to run all three races. Early Bird Registration is available until March 31st, and fees are $25 per adult (for the first race, and $5 for each additional race) and $15 per youth. Starting April 1st, fees will increase to $35 per adult and $25 per youth. Each runner will receive a long sleeve race t-shirt, finisher's medal, post-race refreshments provided by Pepsi, and a chance to win door prizes. Top finishers in each age category will win cash prizes or gift cards donated by Scheels of Great Falls. Packet pickup, which includes the race shirt and runner's bib, will be at the Great Falls Civic Center on Saturday, April 25th, and on Sunday, April 26th.

Runners can sign up online, in-person at the Great Falls Park and Recreation office (1700 River Dr. N), or in-person at the Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center (900 29th St. S). Thank you to this year's sponsors, who have made this event possible. The generous sponsors of the race are Benefis, Scheels of Great Falls, and Pepsi.


2. Towada - Lethbridge Cherry Blossom Cultural Exchange
April - May 2026 - Towada, Japan & Lethbridge, Alberta

Spring 2026 will again highlight the longstanding friendship between Lethbridge and Towada, Japan through Cherry Blossom-themed cultural programming. Activities may include student exchanges, cultural presentations, and community celebrations recognizing decades of partnership and goodwill.


3. Upcoming Culver City Visit to Lethbridge
July, 2026

We are pleased to share that members of our Sister City delegation from the United States are currently making plans to visit Lethbridge this July.

At this time, several participants are arranging to arrive in Calgary on July 5th, with onward travel to Lethbridge scheduled for July 6th. Transportation options are being explored, including bus services from Calgary International Airport and downtown Calgary, with multiple departure times available throughout the day.

Those arriving a day early may choose to stay either near the Calgary airport, where many hotels offer convenient shuttle services, or in downtown Calgary, where visitors can enjoy nearby shopping areas, restaurants, and Prince's Island Park before continuing their journey.

This travel period coincides with the Calgary Stampede, one of the city's most vibrant annual events. As a result, Calgary will be especially lively, and we encourage all participants to make travel and accommodation arrangements as early as possible.

We currently have a small group confirmed for this portion of the trip, with others still finalizing their plans. Additional updates will be shared as arrangements continue to develop.

We look forward to welcoming our guests and to another meaningful exchange between our Sister Cities.



4. America250 - 250th Anniversary of the United States
Throughout 2026 - Nationwide (U.S.)

Sister Cities International has been named an official Supporting Partner of America250. As the United States marks its 250th year of independence, communities such as Great Falls and their sister city partners are invited to participate in commemorative events that celebrate international friendship, shared democratic values, and cross-border cooperation.


5. Great Falls - Lethbridge Friendship Events
Spring - Summer 2026 - Lethbridge & Great Falls

Cross-border friendship between Lethbridge and Great Falls continues in 2026 with reciprocal visits, civic receptions, community celebrations, and participation in events such as the Ice Breaker Road Race. These exchanges strengthen long-standing ties between our twin communities.


6. Sister Cities International - 70th Anniversary
June 2026 - Washington, D.C. & Global Celebrations

Founded in 1956 at the inspiration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sister Cities International celebrates 70 years of citizen diplomacy in 2026. Communities worldwide — including Lethbridge and its sister cities — are encouraged to commemorate this milestone year through cultural exchanges, youth programs, and public events highlighting people-to-people diplomacy.


7. World Cities Day
October 31, 2026 - International Observance

World Cities Day promotes international cooperation among cities and highlights the role municipal partnerships play in sustainable development. Sister city organizations are encouraged to organize cultural showcases, educational presentations, and community celebrations recognizing their global relationships.