Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge

APR
18
2026
Trail races around North Menan Butte in Menan, Idaho offer four distances across volcanic terrain. Routes cross rims and slopes with sand, slick rock and sage brush for a varied trail experience.
Sat 18 Apr 2026
55 kilometers 30 kilometers 12 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge

The Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge is a trail running event held on April 18, 2026 in Menan, Idaho near North Menan Butte. The venue is listed as 1098 N 3600 E and is centered on the extinct volcano known as North Menan Butte.

The course network runs across the volcano and includes routes that traverse the west and east sides, run the rim, and descend through the central area. The landscape combines sand, volcanic rock, slick rock, and sage brush. Possible wildlife is noted as present in the area. The volcanic features were formed by eruptions about 10,000 years ago.

Distances offered at the event include:

  • 55K
  • 30K
  • 12K
  • 5K

The event was formerly known as the Menan Butte Trail Challenge. The event uses the phrase "Run Your Ash Off" as part of its presentation. Registration closes April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

55 km
55k
30 km
30k
12 km
12k
5 km