Hurl Elkhorn
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HURL Elkhorn
HURL Elkhorn takes place August 1, 2026, in the Elkhorn Mountains near Helena, MT. The event offers multiple trail races through remote mountain backcountry with no pavement and trails closed to motorized vehicles.
- 50 Mile
- 50 K
- 13.1 Mile
The courses run on technical single track, primitive or double track jeep road, and a short section of maintained dirt Forest Service road. Terrain features include rocks, forests, meadows, creek crossings, a historic ghost town and cemetery, and a mountain lake. Wildlife commonly seen on course may include deer, elk, moose, bear, coyote, mountain goat, and bovines.
Course specifics:
- 50 Mile: about 37 miles of very technical single track, 13 miles of primitive/double track, and 1 mile of maintained dirt road. Approximately 13,400 feet of elevation gain and maximum elevation just under 9,000 feet. Eight aid stations, longest gap 7 miles.
- 50K: about 27 miles on single track and 3 miles on primitive/double track jeep road. Approximately 7,900 feet of elevation gain and maximum elevation near 8,000 feet. Five aid stations, longest gap 8 miles.
- 13.1 Mile: 100 percent technical single track with about 3,300 feet of elevation gain and maximum elevation near 7,200 feet. Two aid stations, longest gap 6 miles.
All races start and finish at the Willard Creek Trailhead at the end of Forest Service Road 4014, where camping is possible. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before at the Montana City Volunteer Fire Department. The event may be changed to self-supported format or cancelled depending on seasonal fire restrictions or smoke. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
