Montana · 50K · 28K · 21K
The Rut Mountain Runs
The Rut Mountain Runs is a 50K, 28K, 21K, 11K and Vertical KM event held in Big Sky, Montana. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Big Sky, MT
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Big Sky, Montana
- Distances
- 50K, 28K, 21K, 11K, Vertical KM
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Extreme mountain terrain; thousands of feet of vert
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runtherut.com
About the The Rut Mountain Runs
A world-famous three-day mountain running festival at Big Sky Resort with distances from 11K up to 50K over Lone Peak's rugged terrain. It sells out every year, drawing roughly 2,500 trail runners.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Internationally renowned mountain ultra/trail race; routinely sells out; former US Skyrunning championship venue
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The Rut Mountain Runs: common questions
- When is the The Rut Mountain Runs?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Rut Mountain Runs held?
- In Big Sky, Montana.
- What distances does the The Rut Mountain Runs offer?
- 50K, 28K, 21K, 11K and Vertical KM.
- How many people run the The Rut Mountain Runs?
- About 2,500 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 The Rut Mountain Runs?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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