Dinged to Blads Trail Runs
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Dinged to Blads Trail Runs
Dinged to Blads Trail Runs is a trail running event in the McMaster Hills east of Helena, Montana, scheduled for September 19, 2026. The 2026 edition is a trial run with free registration; an official race is intended for 2027. Registration closes September 17, 2026.
Distances offered:
- 50K: Complete the big loop and the small loop twice.
- 25K: Complete the big loop and the small loop.
- 14K: Complete one lap of the big loop.
The course follows smooth singletrack and ridge trails with views of the Missouri River, Hauser Lake, the Big Belt Mountains, the Elkhorn Mountains, and the Helena valley. At one point on the route there is access to the Missouri River.
Course markings will be minimal for 2026 and not fully marked; major intersections are expected to have directional indications. There is one main aid station at the McMaster Hills East Trailhead providing water and minimal snacks, with the possibility of additional water on hot days. Runners completing multiple loops will have water and snacks available at the start/finish area and may use a personal vehicle as an aid point.
Aid and snack availability is listed at approximately 3.1, 9.3, 12.5, 15.6, 18.6, 24.9, 28.1 and 31.1 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
