11 Miles to Paradise
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11 Miles to Paradise
11 Miles to Paradise is a 10.6 mile point to point trail race through Lolo National Forest that follows single-track trail alongside the Clark Fork River. The route begins on an old two-track forest service road for about one mile before narrowing to single-track and weaves through forest while contouring small drainages and hillsides. The second half of the course has rolling hills and the overall route has a net elevation loss. The race finishes at the Ferry Landing Fishing access site along State Route 135, approximately 7 miles west of Quinn's Hot Springs. The event is held on Lolo National Forest lands and is permitted through the Superior Ranger District.
Race registration includes a custom 11 Miles to Paradise shirt, a 2026 finisher award, a custom drop bag transported from the start to the finish, chip timing, downloadable finisher photos, and snacks at the finish. There is one aid station roughly halfway that provides water, gels, electrolyte drink, and snacks. A shuttle service runs between Quinn's Hot Springs and the race start. The event is capped at 750 participants and a waitlist is managed when the race fills. Optional add-ons include a Quinn's Hot Springs pool pass, a post race meal, a Missoula shuttle, and a custom Nomadix towel. Refunds are available on a sliding scale through September 21 with no refunds after that date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
