Nitty Gritty Off Road Race
- Date
- August 16, 2026
- Distance
- Solo Half Marathon · Marathon Relay -6 people · Hot Lap & more
From the Organizer
This off-road marathon will be held at Red Lodge Mountain Resort. The Nitty Gritty is starting to earn quite the reputation. And that is, one nitty, gritty marathon with LOTS of climbing all on dirt roads and single track trails.
With a late August date, your summer of running and racing will be what prepares you for this “battle royal” event. Form a six, three or two runner relay team to tackle the marathon, or if you have the grit, try the solo hot lap, half, or full marathon!
The Nitty Gritty embodies our motto the most out of any race: low key, high elevation. While the terrain is challenging, everything else is lowkey and there is distance for all abilities. Dogs are welcome to run with you on or off leash, the beer and snacks might be the biggest draw….second only to the awesome people! Small but mighty, this race is for those who love trail running and everything that comes with it! Bring your bear spray, camp chair, and good attitude.
So lay the peer pressure on your friends, because its time to get down to The Nitty Gritty!
Race Start Times: (Please arrive 45 minutes before your start time for registration and a pre-race meeting)
Solo Full: 7:30am
Teams: 8:30am
Solo Half: 9:30am
Hot Lap: 10:30am
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race?
- Nitty Gritty Off Road Race is a running event held in Red Lodge, MT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race?
- Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Red Lodge, MT at Red Lodge Mountain, Red Lodge, MT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Nitty Gritty Off Road Race
Aug 16, 2026