Hurl Elkhorn

HURL Elkhorn

HURL Elkhorn is a mountain trail event in the Elkhorn Mountains near Helena, MT. It offers multiple race distances over remote, roadless backcountry with technical single track, primitive double-track jeep roads, and some maintained Forest Service road. There is no pavement on course; terrain includes dirt, rocks, forests, meadows, creek crossings, and at least one mountain lake. The routes pass by a historic ghost town and cemetery.

Distances

• 50 Mile
• 50 K
• 13.1 Mile

The courses feature significant elevation gain and high points on the mountain: the 50 Mile route lists about 13,400 feet of ascent and a maximum elevation just under 9,000 feet; the 50 K route lists about 7,900 feet of ascent and a maximum near 8,000 feet; the 13.1 Mile route lists about 3,300 feet of ascent and a maximum near 7,200 feet. Aid stations are provided on each course: eight for the 50 Mile, five for the 50 K, and two for the 13.1 Mile, with the longest gaps between stations noted as seven, eight, and six miles respectively. Trail sections are closed to motorized vehicles and vehicle access to primitive road sections is difficult.

Wildlife sightings are possible and may include deer, elk, moose, bear, coyote, mountain goat, and cattle. Because the event is remote and depends on volunteers, seasonal fire restrictions or smoke conditions could lead organizers to change the format to self-supported or to cancel the event; organizers will notify registrants of any changes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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