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

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
Rut Runners

Friday, September 15 - Sunday, September 17, 2023

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. ​

Due to tram construction, courses will not cover the summit of Lone Peak. Please check specific distance routes for more information. 

The 2023 Rut is SOLD OUT! There will be no waitlist. Kids 1K Runt Run is still open.

Event Schedule

See the full schedule on runtherut.com

Runners in front of Lone Peak

Friday, September 15

  • 8:30 - 11:15 a.m.: VK/20K/Trifecta packet pick-up, Vista Hall
  • 11:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m.: Runt Run11k/28K/50k packet pick-up, Vista Hall
  • 11:00 a.m.: VK start, start line in Mountain Village
  • 11:30 a.m.: 20K start, start line in Mountain Village
  • 3:00 p.m.: VK Awards, Mountain Village Plaza
  • 4:00 p.m.: 20k Awards, Mountain Village Plaza
  • 5:00 p.m.: North Face Athlete "shake-out" run, Mountain Village. All are welcome!
  • 6:15 p.m.: 28k Optional Pre-race meeting, Mountain Village Plaza
    The Rut medals

    Saturday, September 16

    • 6:30 - 7:45 a.m.: 28k packet pick-up, Vista Hall
    • 9:15 a.m.: Swift Current open to the public for spectators (scenic ticket required)
    • 8:00 a.m.: 28K start, start line in Mountain Village
    • 10:00 a.m.: Ramcharger open to the public for spectators (scenic ticket required)
    • 10:00 a.m.: North Face Athlete "shake-out" run, Mountain Village. All are welcome!
    • 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Runt Run, 11k, 50k packet pick-up, Vista Hall
    • 4:45 p.m.: Runt Run start, start line in Mountain Village
    • 5:20 p.m.: 28K Awards, Mountain Village Plaza
    • 6:00 p.m.: 50k Optional Pre-Race Meeting, Mountain Village Plaza
    • 7:00 p.m.: Elite Athlete Women's Panel, Vista Deck
      Rut runners at the starting line

      Sunday, September 17

      • 5:00a-5:45 a.m.: 50k and 11K packet pick-up, Vista Hall
      • 6:00 a.m.: 50k start, start line in Mountain Village
      • 7:30 a.m.: 11K start, start line in Mountain Village
      • 8:15 a.m.: Swift Current open to the public for spectators (scenic ticket required)
      • 9:30 a.m.: Ramcharger open to the public for spectators (scenic ticket required)
      • 10:00 a.m.: 11k Awards, Mountain Village Plaza
      • 6:30 p.m.: 50K and Trifecta Awards, Mountain Village Plaza
      • 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Rut After Party