Montana · 50K · 25K · 12K
Don't Fence Me In Trail Run
Don't Fence Me In Trail Run is a 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K event held in Helena, Montana. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Helena, Montana
- Distances
- 50K, 25K, 12K, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Hilly trail; significant climbing on longer distances
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- pricklypearlt.org
About the Don't Fence Me In Trail Run
Helena's premier trail run benefiting the Prickly Pear Land Trust, with 50K, 25K, 12K, and 5K options on the South Hills and Mount Helena trails. It draws nearly 2,000 participants each May.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Montana's largest trail races; benefits Prickly Pear Land Trust
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Don't Fence Me In Trail Run: common questions
- When is the Don't Fence Me In Trail Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Don't Fence Me In Trail Run held?
- In Helena, Montana.
- What distances does the Don't Fence Me In Trail Run offer?
- 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K.
- How many people run the Don't Fence Me In Trail Run?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Don't Fence Me In Trail Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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