Blue Mountain 30k

Online registration for the October 6, 2013 Blue Mountain 30K will open at 8 a.m. on July 1, 2013

Race Start: 8:30 AM

2012 Men’s Overall Results!

2012 Women’s Overall Results!

Sorry, NO REFUNDS or switching registration to another individual. Thanks for your understanding.

Packet Pickup: You can pick up your race packet at the Runner’s Edge on Saturday, October 5th between Noon and 5PM, or race day from 7:30-8:15 at the race start.

Venue:  Start/Finish area will be at: Peak Health and Wellness Center Located at 5000 Blue Mountain Rd. Missoula, Mt. A great portion of this race is situated in the Lolo National Forest.

Location: Blue Mountain Recreation Area in Missoula, MT

Number of Participants: Limited to 100 by our Forest Service Permit

Number of Aid Stations: There will be four well stocked aid stations on the course. All will have food, water, and a selection of Hammer Nutrition Products.

Charity: The Blue Mtn 30K is a fundraiser for the Hellgate High Cross Country Program.

The Course: Course starts at Peak Health and Wellness Center then follows Blue Mountain Rd. for half of a mile to the Blue Mountain Recreation Area trailhead. From there the course follows single track dirt trails with multiple climbs on a loop through the recreation area. The course finishes with another half mile on the BLue Mountain Rd. returning back to the finish Line at the Peak Health and Wellness Center. A more detailed course description and map can be found at the event website soon. Course surfaces are 5% paved road, 5% dirt road, and 90% singletrack dirt trails.

View Detailed Course Description

View Course Topo Map with Aid Stations Marked

COURSE FACTS by the Numbers:
Distance: 18.6 Miles
Total Elevation Gain: 3,600 ft
Total Elevation Loss: 3,600 ft
Lowest Pt. of course: 3,149 ft
Highest pt. of course: 4,783 ft

Four Aid Stations:

Aid station #1: 5.75 Miles
Aid station #2: 9.2 Miles
Aid Station#3: 11.25 Miles
Aid station#4: 14.5 Miles

Awards:  The awards ceremony will be held at the Peak  around 12:00 p.m. along with a BBQ!

RESULTS: Men’s Results | Women’s Results

2011 RESULTS

Questions?  Contact Race Director: Mike Foote at mike@runnersedgemt.com

Thanks to our Sponsors for their generous support of this event!