
From the Organizer
The Rut Mountain Runs are a 3-day celebration of Mountain Running in Big Sky, Montana, on Sept 11-13, 2026. Registration opens on Jan 6th at 8 AM Mountain Time
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Big Sky 2wnw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
7,222 ft
Nearest Airport
BZN
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Rut Mountain Runs, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Bozeman Rut Community Night
30 miles away
5K Brew Run at Bozeman Brewing
30 miles away
TOUGHFEST
30 miles away
Cross Cut 20K Trail Race
30 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Rut Mountain Runs
Sep 11, 2026