Canceled for 2020
Due to logistics that are out of our control during this time, we regret to inform you that Copper City 14K will resume in 2021. All registered runners will receive a full refund. We encourage you to sign up for the Expedition 12K, which will be taking the place of this race date on Sunday, June 7 at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this dynamic situation.
Copper City 14K is a trail race through the historic mining camps of Copper City in Three Forks, MT. Race through sagebrush flats to rocky ridges and take in amazing views of the Tobacco Root Mountains and the Jefferson Valley. Join us for a great early season trail race!
Race details
Location
The race will start and finish at the Copper City Trailhead in Three Forks, MT.
Start time
The race will start at 8AM on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
Cost
The race entry fee is $52. This includes a race shirt and a post-race lunch at the finish line. Top finishers will receive an award. Please note, there is a cap of 300 participants for this event and it typically sells out, so register early!
Refunds and deferrals
We are unable to provide refunds or deferrals for this race. Thanks for understanding.
Benefit
A portion of the race proceeds will go towards SWMMBA's Copper City Trails Project to assist in the development of new trails at Copper City.
The race will start and finish at the Copper City Trailhead in Three Forks, MT.
Start time
The race will start at 8AM on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
Cost
The race entry fee is $52. This includes a race shirt and a post-race lunch at the finish line. Top finishers will receive an award. Please note, there is a cap of 300 participants for this event and it typically sells out, so register early!
Refunds and deferrals
We are unable to provide refunds or deferrals for this race. Thanks for understanding.
Benefit
A portion of the race proceeds will go towards SWMMBA's Copper City Trails Project to assist in the development of new trails at Copper City.
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Course description
The course is a simple lollipop route with 1,200 feet of vertical gain on mostly technical, single-track trails. Starting at the Copper City TH, runners will take Green Eagle North, then take High Ore Connector and continue up a steady climb on Lower High Ore to South Motherlode, forming a small counter-clockwise loop with Upper and Lower High Ore Trail. This loop will spit runners back onto High Ore Connector, backtracking on Green Eagle North back to the finish. We designed the course this way so that there is only one place where the course intersects. |
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Packet pick-up
Packet pick-up will take place on Saturday, June 6 from 10AM-5PM at Bozeman Running Company (126 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715). If you cannot make it in on Saturday, you can have a friend or family member grab it for you. There will be race day packet pick-up from 7AM-7:45AM at the start/finish area for racers traveling from out of town or for special circumstances only.
Parking
There is parking available at the trailhead. We do not provide shuttles for this race, so please plan your ride accordingly. Carpooling is always encouraged!
Drop bags
There will be a small tent area for drop bags near the start/finish line.
Aid stations
There will be one aid station that runners will encounter twice along the course at approximately mile 3 and mile 6. It will be stocked with water, electrolyte drink, and gels. Please note, this event is cupless. We have reusable BRC cups available for a small fee when you register to use for this race and other races you may sign up for in the future. Thank you in advance for your effort in helping us reduce waste at our events!
Post-race
Join us for a post-race lunch and awards ceremony at the start/finish area.
Sponsors
Copper City 14K would not be possible without support from:
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Contact our events team
If you have questions or issues, please don't hesitate to send us an email at the address below.
