
Expedition 12K Trail Race is a running race on April 25, 2027 in Whitehall, MT, with an entry fee of $65.
⬛ WHEN & WHERE: April 25, 2027 at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park in Cardwell, Montana
⬛ REGISTRATION: Includes chip timing, park entry, a custom race shirt, 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:
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
54°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Butte Bert Mooney Ap, 22 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
BTM
Bert Mooney Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Expedition 12K Trail Race
Apr 25, 2027