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Rut runners on Lone Mountain

The Rut

A three-day Montana mountain running celebration, The Rut brings together amateurs and pros alike for a weekend of running on Lone Peak. Registration full.

September 12 - 14
Big Sky Resort

The Rut is a three-day mountain running festival bringing together athletes from all over the world. Designed to test all athletes, these races include several different courses – Vertical Challenge (VK), 11k, 20K, 28k, and 50k – all on the majestic Lone Mountain.


The 2025 Rut is SOLD OUT. There will be no waitlists. you can still register for the free kids Runt Run 1K.

Schedule of Events

For the full event schedule see the Rut website.

VK & 21K Races

8 - 11 AM

VK/21K/Trifecta Packet Pickup

Vista Hall

11:45 AM - 6 PM

Rut Runt Run, 11K, 28K & 50K Packet Pickup

Vista Hall

10 AM

VK Race Start

Mountain Village Plaza

11 - 11:35 AM

21K Race Wave Starts

Mountain Village Plaza

1 PM

First 21K racers arriving at the finish line

Mountain Village Plaza

3 PM

VK Awards Ceremony

Mountain Village Plaza

4 PM

21K Awards Ceremony

Mountain Village Plaza

5 PM

North Face Athletes shake-out run - all are welcome

Mountain Village Plaza

28K & Runts Run Races

6:30 - 7:45 AM

28K Packet Pickup

Vista Hall

10 AM - 6 PM

Rut Runt Run, 11K & 50K Packet Pickup

Vista Hall

8 - 8:20 AM

28K Race Wave Starts

Mountain Village Plaza

10 AM

North Face Athletes shake-out run - all are welcome

Mountain Village Plaza

11 AM

First 28K racers arriving at the finish line

Mountain Village Plaza

4 PM

28K Awards Ceremony

Mountain Village Plaza

4:45 PM

Runts Run 1K Race

Mountain Village Plaza

21K & 50K Races

5 - 5:45 AM

11K & 50K Packet Pickup

Vista Hall

5:45 - 7:15 AM

11K Packet Pickup

Vista Hall

6 - 6:25 AM

50K Race Wave Starts

Mountain Village Plaza

7:30 - 8:05 AM

11K Race Wave Starts

Mountain Village Plaza

8:15 AM

First 11K racers arriving at the finish line

Mountain Village Plaza

10 AM

11K Awards Ceremony

Mountain Village Plaza

11 AM

First 50K racers arriving at the finish line

Mountain Village Plaza

6:30 PM

50K & Trifecta Awards Ceremony

Mountain Village Plaza

8 - 11 PM

Rut After Party

Huntley Lodge hotel room

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