Friday, October 31st : 3:00 PM to 5:45 PM at RWM HQ; 125 E Main St 

Saturday, November 1st: 8:30-9:45 AM at Race Start at Hellgate Soccer Fields (1630 Lincoln Hills Drive, Missoula)

Packet pickup will end promptly at 9:50am. We will not be able to provide you a bib number after 9:50am. 

Start/Finish Location:   Hellgate Soccer Fields

• • Map To Hellgate Soccer Fields: Click Here

Start Time: 10:00am 

Parking: Hellgate Soccer Fields; Street parking. Carpooling and biking are strongly encouraged!

Time Limit: The course will be open for 3 hours, from the 10:00 AM start through 1:00 PM

Cupless Event! Aid stations and the start/finish area will not have disposable cups. You can carry a hand-held water bottle or hydration pack if you would prefer. Plenty of water and sports drink will be available from which you can fill your cup or hydration device.

Per Run Wild Missoula event policies, dogs are not allowed to participate in this event with the exception of ADA Service Animals. Service animals must be on non-retractable, 6 foot or less leash.

All participants will receive:

• Chip timing
• Custom Bib
• On-course aid
• Custom Elk Ramble Ultra Light Hip Pack! 
• Post-race baked potato and cheddar roll provided by Texas Roadhouse! 

Start and finish at the Hellgate soccer fields on Lincoln Hills Road. 15K(ish) trail race on City Conservation & Open Space Lands in the North Zone of Mount Jumbo.

Click Here for Course Map

Strava Map

Aid Stations: Each aid station will have porta potties, water, and gels. 

• • Mile 1.75
  • Mile 4
  • Mile 8.25

Age Groups & Awards:  

• Top 3 Overall   (Female, Male, Non-binary)
• First in Each Age Group
  • 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

35 lucky participants have the chance to traverse the same Elk Ramble 15k Course on their own time!

Registration:

• $40 July 31 at 8:00 AM – November 15 at 11:59 PM

• *The VIRTUAL race is capped at 35 participants; there will not be a wait list; there will not be an option to transfer or defer.*
  • Click here to learn more about our refund policy.

Run/Walk the Elk Ramble 15k Course anytime between October 25 and November 15th! (Virtual Participants are NOT permitted to complete the course during the in-person Elk Ramble from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 1st).

Record your time and submit your virtual results up until November 15th at 11:59 PM MST on RunSignUp.

Don’t forget to document your adventure and tag @runwildmissoula  on social media!

How to Submit your Virtual Results:

1. Log in to your RunSignUp account
2. Select “Profile” at the top right of the webpage
3. Scroll down to “Upcoming Races” and click on “Submit Virtual Results”
4. Submit your activity!

Virtual Swag Pickup: 

Virtual participants will receive their race swag, but will not receive a race bib. Pick up at Run Wild Missoula HQ; 125 E. Main St. during business hours, 10am-4pm. Please call or email if you are unable to make it during scheduled business hours. 

Questions about the Virtual Elk Ramble? Email Marina

As outlined in the race waiver & acknowledgement, entry fees are non-transferable and non-deferrable. To view the RWM race cancellation policy, click here.

ELK RAMBLE RECORDS

Since 1972, Five Valleys Land Trust has worked to protect western Montana’s natural legacy – our river corridors, wildlife habitat, agricultural lands, and community open spaces. This includes beloved landmarks such as Mount Jumbo, Mount Dean Stone, the Alberton Gorge, and Rock Creek, as well as nearly 200 private conservation properties. Your donation to Five Valleys will aid in the development of area trails and the permanent protection of open spaces. To donate visit: fvlt.org.

We couldn’t make the Elk Ramble happen without you! We deeply appreciate the time, energy, and effort our volunteers give to make our races awesome!

Elk Ramble volunteer positions will open in October!