Mount Jumbo Elk Ramble 15K
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About the race
Run Wild Missoula presents the Mount Jumbo Elk Ramble, a trail race held on Mount Jumbo Conservation and Open Space Lands. The event features a roughly 15K trail course that starts and finishes at Hellgate Soccer Fields and runs through the North Zone of the Mount Jumbo Wildlife Management Area. The in-person race is capped at 300 participants.
Aid stations are located at Mile 1.75, Mile 4, and Mile 8.25 and will provide porta potties, water, and gels. The event is cupless: aid stations and the start and finish areas do not provide disposable cups; participants may carry a hand-held bottle or hydration pack and can refill at aid stations. Parking is available at Hellgate Soccer Fields and on nearby streets; carpooling and biking are encouraged.
Race entry details include tiered in-person fees of $45 (July 30 to October 7) and $55 (October 8 to November 7). All in-person entries are non-transferable and non-deferrable, and the field is capped with no wait list. The course will be open for three hours on race day.
Swag for participants includes chip timing, a custom bib, on-course aid, and a collectible Elk Ramble dog tag. Post-race food includes a baked potato and cheddar roll. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers in female, male, and non-binary categories and to the first finisher in each age group from 19 and under through 90 plus.
A virtual Elk Ramble option is available with a cap of 35 participants; virtual runners may complete the course on their own between October 26 and November 16 and must submit results by November 16 at 11:59 PM MST. The event benefits Five Valleys Land Trust. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
