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 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
Stay at the Start Line & Save on Lodging
Stay a quick crawl from the action in Big Sky with The Rut Mountain Runs exclusive lodging discount for racers.