Run Wild Missoula

Montana Trail Crew

As the sport of trail running grows, Run Wild Missoula hopes that Montana Trail Crew will continue to serve as a vehicle through which we can act as stewards of our local trails and a means to bind our state’s geographically sprawling trail running community. Montana Trail Crew operates a website that is the premier source of information and stories about Montana trail running people, places, and events; it organizes public lands stewardship projects, such as trail work days and hosts the annual Mountain Running Film Festival each fall in Missoula to build cohesion among Montana’s geographically sprawling trail running community.

To learn how you can get involved with Montana Trail Crew

2021 Mountain Running Film Festival

8th Annual Mountain Running Film FestivalMontana Trail Crew invites you to join us on June 3rd at Ogren Park for our 8th annual Mountain Running Film Festival celebrating the trails…

Running Missoula’s Wildflower Wave

By Erin Clark Spring is about building your base, celebrating running in shorts again, getting back into terrain that was inaccessible during winter, and wildflowers! My May runs are often…

A Guest View of Tim’s Summer(s) on the CDT: Part 7 – The Bob

A Guest View of Tim’s Summer(s) on the CDT: Part 7 – The Bob By Steve Brown The Bob Marshall Wilderness is an irresistible force. So when I learned…

Tim’s Summer(s) on the CDT Part 6: Homestake to Blossburg

Summer(s) on the CDT Part 6: Homestake to Blossburg By Tim MosbacherOur Lady of the Rockies above ButteIn the spring of 2020, two years after we left the CDT trail, Ken…

Tim’s Summer on the CDT Part 5: Chief Joseph to Butte

Summer on the CDT Part 5: Chief Joseph to Butte By Tim MosbacherBig rocks on the CDTWe woke early from our stay at the hot springs. It was getting harder to…

Tim’s Summer on the CDT Part 4: Bannock to Chief Joseph

Summer on the CDT Part 4: Bannock to Chief Josephby Tim MosbacherI left off last time where we were drying our gear on top of Bannock Pass, waiting for our…

Tim’s Summer on the CDT Part 3: Lima to Bannock

Summer on the CDT Part 3: Lima to Bannockby Tim MosbacherMissoula runner Ken Ellis on the CDTGetting up to leave Lima was difficult. Resupply was always so relaxing, but rushed…

Tim’s Summer on the CDT Part 2: Raynolds Pass to Lima

Climbing up in the Centennial Mountains following Hell Roaring CreekSummer on the CDT Part 2: Raynolds Pass to Limaby Tim MosbacherAfter a night’s rest in Ennis, we got up early…

Tim’s Summer on the CDT Part I: Yellowstone

MTC Note: Missoula runner Tim Mosbacher loves a challenge. After completing his quest to finish marathons in all 50 states, he found himself dreaming up something new. The following report…

Missoula’s Trail Running Community by Jeff Mogavero

By Jeff Mogavero Almost exactly five years ago, I stood somewhere west of Butte on an I-90 on-ramp under the blistering sun. My thumb had been stuck out for…

Why I Run by Scott Davis

Thank you to Scott Davis for submitting this essay with us; and, for being so open about his journey. He’s hoping to be able to get it published elsewhere….

Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: Nico Composto

Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: Nico CompostoBy Forrest BoughnerLeft to Right: Mike Foote, Nico Composto, and Jeff Mogavero at 2019 Run Rabbit RunNico Composto arrived in Missoula with a bang….

Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: Sally Henkel

Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: Sally HenkelBy Forrest BoughnerThis week we chatted with Sally Henkel who will be making her return to Missoula as soon as she is able to…

Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: Jeffonte

Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: JeffonteBy Forrest BoughnerJeff Mogavero and Monte Cole are relatively new to the trail scene in Western Montana, but have quickly made their mark in Missoula. Jeff…

Montana Trail Crew Interview Series

Montana Trail Crew Interview SeriesBy Forrest BoughnerHere at Montana Trail Crew we feel lucky to be quarantined in Montana where we still have the ability to access trails and public…

Tim’s Lists: Snowbowl 15K

Snowbowl’s photo finish: Paden Alexander and Mike Adams battle for the win at the 2019 Snowbowl 15k. Their efforts earned them spots on the all-time top-ten. Credit: Ben Allan Smith/MissoulianMTC Note:…