Beaverhead Endurance Runs
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Beaverhead Endurance Runs 100K and 55K
The Beaverhead Endurance Runs are point to point trail ultras near Salmon, Idaho, with course access from 561 Geertson Creek Rd. The routes follow the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the true Continental Divide for much of their length, using the divide that forms the border between Idaho and Montana. On the west side of the divide lies Idaho’s Lemhi River Valley and on the east side lies Montana’s Big Hole Valley.
The longer event covers most of the Continental Divide route and at mile 49 leaves the official CDT as that trail dips into Montana and runs parallel to the divide to avoid very steep terrain. The course continues along the true Continental Divide border for about five more miles to mile 54, then departs the divide to descend into the headwaters of Bohannon Creek toward the finish. The shorter race covers the second half of the longer course and begins near the Lemhi Pass aid station.
Runners remain largely high in the mountains following natural elevation changes along the divide and avoid deep creek and river valley descents except at the final drop to the finish. The terrain includes climbs, descents, flats and technical sections. The 100K serves as a Western States 100 qualifying race and both distances are Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc qualifying races.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 60.3 miles
- 33.1 miles
