Montana · Marathon · Half Marathon · 8.5 Mile
Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race
Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race is a marathon, half marathon and 8.5 Mile event held in Red Lodge, Montana. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, August 15, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 15, 2027
- Location
- Red Lodge, MT
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, August 15, 2027
- Location
- Red Lodge, Montana
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 8.5 Mile
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Mountain trail
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- redlodgeevents.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:30 AM MDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified; Not a Boston qualifier
About the Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race
A rugged off-road race weekend near Red Lodge with marathon, half marathon, and shorter trail distances.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Adds a late-summer Montana marathon/half option.
- Notes
- Mountain trail race in Red Lodge.
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Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race: common questions
- When is the Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, August 15, 2027.
- Where is the Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race held?
- In Red Lodge, Montana.
- What distances does the Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 8.5 Mile.
- How many people run the Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race start?
- 7:30 AM MDT.
- What is the course like at the Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified; Not a Boston qualifier.
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