11 Miles to Paradise

Event overview

11 Miles to Paradise is a point-to-point trail race held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Paradise, Montana, based at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort. The course is 10.6 miles, beginning with about one mile on an old two-track forest service road before narrowing to rolling single-track trail alongside the Clark Fork River through Lolo National Forest. The trail contours along small drainages and hillsides, with a net elevation loss overall and rolling hills in the second half. The race finishes at the Ferry Landing fishing access site on State Route 135, roughly 7 miles west of Quinn's Hot Springs. Dogs are allowed at this event.

Logistics and services

Registration opens May 19, 2026. The event is capped at 750 participants and the base entry fee is listed at $70. Race registration includes an 11 Miles to Paradise shirt, a custom drop bag transported from start to finish, chip timing, a finisher award, race photos, nutrition at a halfway aid station, and snacks at the finish. The single aid station about halfway on course provides water, gels, electrolyte drink, and snacks. Optional add-ons and prices are: post-race meal $14, Quinn's Hot Springs pool pass $10, Missoula shuttle $15, and a custom Nomadix towel $40. Refunds are available with deadlines: full refund minus $15 fee until August 11; 50% refund minus $15 until September 22; no refunds after September 22. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.