April 18 2021
*sold out!*
Race Details
Location
The race will start and finish at the pavilion area located at the entrance to the Lewis Clark Caverns State Park in Cardwell, MT.
Cost
The race entry fee is $52. This includes a $3 park entrance fee, a race shirt, and a post-race lunch at the finish line. Top finishers will receive an award. Please note, there is a registration cap. Once the cap is reached, the race will be sold out.
The race will start and finish at the pavilion area located at the entrance to the Lewis Clark Caverns State Park in Cardwell, MT.
Cost
The race entry fee is $52. This includes a $3 park entrance fee, a race shirt, and a post-race lunch at the finish line. Top finishers will receive an award. Please note, there is a registration cap. Once the cap is reached, the race will be sold out.
Bib pickup / wave start times
There will be 4-5 separate wave starts based upon your estimated finish time at time of registration. The first wave will start at 9 AM with waves to follow every 30 minutes.
Your bib pick up will correspond to your wave start, taking place up to thirty minutes before your start. There is no early bib pickup.
- Wave 1 - Runners with a finish time of 1:00 - 1:30
- Bib pickup 8:30 AM
- Start time 9 AM
- Wave 2 - Runners with a finish time of 1:30 - 1:45
- Bib pickup 9 AM
- Start time 9:30 AM
- Wave 3 - Runners with a finish time of 1:45 - 2:00
- Bib pickup 9:30 AM
- Start time 10 AM
- Wave 4 - Runners with a finish time of 2:00 - 3:00
- Bib pickup 10 AM
- Start time 10:30 AM
*Waves are subject to change or be adjusted to best accommodate registered participants.
Aid stations
There will be 1 self-serve, cupless aid station along the course with water only accompanied by hand sanitizer. All runners are required to supply their own water and fuel outside of this aid station.
COVID-19 policies
The following policies are mandatory for all participating runners. This event would not be able to take place without these policies in place, so please respect and follow the below instructions on race day:
- Face coverings are mandatory at the start line and in any area where there is a large group (bib pickup area, etc.). Once you cross the start line and runners begin to spread out, you may remove your face covering for the remainder of the race. Please be mindful of runners around you if you need to pass them.
- All race officials, volunteers and runners are required to wear a mask where social distancing is unable to take place
- Hand sanitizer will be available for use at bib pickup and in every port-a-potty. Please sanitize your hands upon entering and exiting the bathrooms.
Post-race
There will be no finish line gathering or food buffet. All runners will receive bottled water and pre-packaged snacks at bib pickup. Please bring your own lunch if you would like to enjoy it at the Caverns.
Course details
The majority of the race will be on single track trails that cover over 1,200 feet of vertical gain. The trails at Lewis and Clark Caverns are typically dry and clear of snow mid-April, however there has been years with snow and some icy spots. Be prepared for various weather conditions, climbing, sharp turns, and beautiful views!
Directions to the Caverns
From Bozeman, drive west on I-90 to the Hwy. 287 exit west of Three Forks. Drive south on Hwy. 2/287, and at the Y intersection, bend right onto Hwy. 2. Travel west along the Jefferson River until you reach Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. Parking is on the north side of the highway.
Chip timing
Chip timing for this event is provided by Competitive Timing
Contact our events team
If you have questions or issues, please don't hesitate to send us an email at the address below.
