Old Gabe - Bozeman, MT

Old Gabe - Bozeman, MT

Old Gabe is a trail race organized by Big Sky Wind Drinkers in the Bozeman, MT area using the Middle Cottonwood Trailhead as the start and finish location. The event offers the following distances:

• 50K
• 30K (noted as being closer to 20 miles than 18.6)

The field is capped at 130 entries and the organizer does not issue refunds. All finishers receive an OG hat and the first place male and female 50K finishers receive a special award. The Custer Gallatin National Forest supports the event.

The course follows marked trails from Middle Cottonwood to Truman Gulch, then returns toward Middle Cottonwood for the 30K finish. 50K runners continue to Sypes Canyon trailhead and back to Middle Cottonwood. Runners should expect substantial climbing on the 50K, with total ascent reported at approximately 11,500 feet. Aid on course is minimal; trailheads will be stocked with water, gels, electrolyte and snack items, and runners are expected to be largely self-supported.

Drop bags can be left for delivery to the Truman and/or Sypes trailheads and will be returned to Middle Cottonwood after the race. Event rules ask runners to stay on marked trails, avoid cutting switchbacks, avoid littering, assist other runners as needed, and share the trail with other users. Parking and access notes include requests to carpool when possible and to pull off the forest service road to keep it passable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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