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The Rut Mountain Runs

Date
September 11–13, 2026
Distance
Trifecta (50K,28K,VK) · 50k · 28k & more
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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

Trifecta (50K,28K,VK)Fri, Sep 11 · 9 AMRegister →
50kSun, Sep 13 · 6 AMRegister →
28kSat, Sep 12 · 7:20 AMRegister →
21kFri, Sep 11 · 10 AMRegister →
Lone Peak Vertical KilometerFri, Sep 11 · 9 AMRegister →
11kSun, Sep 13 · 7:30 AMRegister →
Kids 1K Runt RunSat, Sep 12 · 4:50 PMRegister →
Trifecta-SCORINGFri, Sep 11 · 9 AMRegister →

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

70°

Typical Low

35°

Chance of Rain

33%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Big Sky 2wnw, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:00 AMSunset 7:46 PMDaylight 12h 46m

Host City

About Big Sky, MT

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

What Are You
Waiting For?

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.

95

Days to train

Race
The Rut Mountain Runs
Date
September 11–13, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is The Rut Mountain Runs?
The Rut Mountain Runs is a running race held in Big Sky, Montana on September 11, 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 Rut Mountain Runs?
Friday, September 11, 2026 in Big Sky, Montana at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, MT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The Rut Mountain Runs?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The Rut Mountain Runs

Sep 11, 2026

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