⬛ WHEN & WHERE: 2026 DATE TBD at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park in Cardwell, Montana
⬛ REGISTRATION: Includes chip timing, park entry, a custom race shirt plus additional custom item, post-race brunch and drink, and a chance to win top awards and raffle prizes
⬛ COURSE: Primarily single-track trail with a few asphalt road crossings, the course features sharp turns and sweeping views of the Jefferson Valley. Cover 2,200+ ft. of vertical gain and 2,100+ ft. of vertical loss. The trails are typically dry and clear of snow and mud, however mid-April can be unpredictable. Prepare for various weather conditions.
⬛ AID STATIONS: There are 2 cupless aid stations along the course. You must provide your own cup/hydration system or consider purchasing your own reusable race cup with race registration.
⬛ PACKET PICKUP: Saturday at Bozeman Running Company from 10AM - 5PM.
⬛ RACE MORNING PICKUP: 8 AM - 8:45 AM at the park. Reserved for traveling runners or those who are unable to make it into BRC on Saturday. By picking up your gear on Saturday, you help us greatly in kicking this race off on time.
⬛ CARPOOLING: We highly encourage you to carpool to the event if possible. This helps us manage the number of available parking spots and reduce our carbon footprint. Please follow the parking attendants upon entering.
⬛ TRAIL CARE: This is a cupless race and we ask that you help us in keeping the trail clean. Leave No Trace — pack all trash, GU packets and wrappers with you. Stay on all designated trails and follow the race flags. Do not cut trails or switchbacks. Run through mud and snow sections, not around them.
⬛ AWARDS: Awards will be distributed to top Male, Female and Non Binary categories.
RACE POLICIES:
- This race does not qualify for bib transfers, cancellations or rollovers.
- If you wish to have the ability to receive a refund in case something comes up and you are no longer able to attend, you must purchase REGSHIELD Race Insurance at registration checkout. You may not purchase it at a later date. If you have purchased REGSHIELD and need to request a refund, select the “File A Refund Request” at the bottom of your confirmation email that you received from REGSHIELD. Refunds are not managed by Bozeman Running Company, and must be handled through REGSHIELD, a FANSHIELD product.
