Montana · 50K · 25K (trail; 5K/10K options some years)
The Divide Trail Race
The Divide Trail Race is a 50K and 25K (trail; 5K/10K options some years) event held in Butte, Montana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, September 25, 2027. About 150 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 25, 2027
- Location
- Butte, MT
- Field size
- ~150 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, September 25, 2027
- Location
- Butte, Montana
- Distances
- 50K, 25K (trail; 5K/10K options some years)
- Field size
- About 150 runners
- Course
- Starts/finishes in Thompson Park at ~5,725 ft, topping out at Pipestone Pass ~6,470 ft along the CDT
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM MDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 25K
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the The Divide Trail Race
A 50K and 25K trail race along the Continental Divide near Butte that runs through historic railroad tunnels and over train trestles at Pipestone Pass.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Ultra/trail event featuring historic Milwaukee Road train tunnels and trestles in Thompson Park
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The Divide Trail Race: common questions
- When is the The Divide Trail Race?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, September 25, 2027.
- Where is the The Divide Trail Race held?
- In Butte, Montana.
- What distances does the The Divide Trail Race offer?
- 50K and 25K (trail; 5K/10K options some years).
- How many people run the The Divide Trail Race?
- About 150 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 The Divide Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Divide Trail Race?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the The Divide Trail Race start?
- 9:00 AM MDT.
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