Hurl Elkhorn
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HURL Elkhorn - Helena, MT
HURL Elkhorn is a trail running event in the Elkhorn Mountains near Helena, Montana. The event offers multiple distances over remote, nonpaved mountain terrain.
- 50 Mile
- 50 K
- 13.1 Mile
The 50 Mile course follows approximately 37 miles of technical single track, 13 miles of primitive or double-track jeep road, and about 1 mile of maintained Forest Service road. The course lists roughly 13,400 feet of elevation gain and a maximum elevation just under 9,000 feet. Runners will encounter rocky trails, forests, meadows, creek crossings, a historic ghost town and lake, and limited vehicle access. There are 8 aid stations; the longest gap between aid stations is 7 miles. Wildlife sightings are possible.
The 50K course includes about 27 miles of technical single track and 3 miles of primitive jeep road, with about 7,900 feet of elevation gain and a maximum elevation near 8,000 feet. The course has 5 aid stations and a longest aid gap of 8 miles.
The 13.1 Mile course is entirely technical single track with several creek crossings, roughly 3,300 feet of elevation gain and a maximum elevation near 7,200 feet. There are 2 aid stations and a longest aid gap of 6 miles.
All races start and finish at the Willard Creek Trailhead at the end of Forest Service Road 4014; camping is possible at the trailhead. Packet pickup is Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Montana City Volunteer Fire Department (1192 Highway 282) with course briefings the same day. The event may be altered or cancelled due to fire restrictions or smoke and is supported by volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
