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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
81°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Red Lodge, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Red Lodge, MT
Elevation
5,668 ft
Nearest Airport
COD
Yellowstone Regional Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Nitty Gritty Off Road Race
- Date
- August 16, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race?
- Nitty Gritty Off Road Race is a running race held in Red Lodge, Montana on August 16, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race?
- Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Red Lodge, Montana at Red Lodge Mountain, Red Lodge, MT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Nitty Gritty Off Road Race
Aug 16, 2026