Crazy Mountain 100
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Event Overview
The Crazy Mountain 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon held in July in Montana. It is a qualifier for the Hardrock 100 and Western States 100. The start line is in Wilsall, and the finish is near the ghost town of Lennep. The point-to-point course has approximately 23,000 feet of elevation gain, reaching heights of 10,200 feet. Entry is capped at 200 runners.
Course Details
The route primarily uses single track trail. It also features sections with no trail, two-track, and occasional forest service roads. The terrain includes technical descents, ascents, scree fields, and jagged cliffs. The course traverses the Crazy Mountain Range, which is known as Awaxaawippíia to the Apsáalooke people. It passes through private land, public land, and lands of the Apsáalooke, including multiple family-owned cattle ranches that host the start, finish, and aid stations.
Additional Information
Registration is managed online. The event finishes on a Saturday evening, followed by a post-race awards celebration and camping. The race director is a local cattle rancher with experience in ultrarunning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.