Friday, November 1st: 3:00 PM to 5:45 PM at 304 N. Higgins (Basement of Runner’s Edge)

Saturday, November 2nd: 8:30-9:45 AM at Race Start at Hellgate Soccer Fields (1630 Lincoln Hills Drive, Missoula)

Start/Finish Location:   Hellgate Soccer Fields

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. If you do not already own one, you can pick up a Hydrapak Speedcup during packet pickup as part of your registration to be used during the event. 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.

!!NEW THIS YEAR!! → Texas Roadhouse will be providing a baked potato bar at the finish line with your choice of a butter or cheddar roll! 

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.

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

Map To Hellgate Soccer Fields: Click Here

Aid Stations: Each aid station will have toilets and water

• • Mile 1.75
  • Mile 4
  • Mile 8.25

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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+

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

Registration:

• $40 August 8th at 8:00 AM – November 1st 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.*
  • Elk Ramble registration will not be transferable, nor can we defer registration.
  • RWM is unable to facilitate a wait list for this event.
  • Click here to learn more about our refund policy.

Swag Pickup:

• Run Wild Missoula 125 E. Main St. during business hours, 10am-4pm. Please call or email ahead of time so we can ensure you receive your swag.
• Virtual participants will receive their race swag, but will not receive a race bib.

How it Works:

• Run/Walk the Elk Ramble 15k Course anytime between August 8th and November 12th! (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 2nd).
• Record your time and submit your virtual results up until November 12th 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!

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.