11 Miles to Paradise

11 Miles to Paradise

11 Miles to Paradise is a 10.6 mile point to point trail race through Lolo National Forest that runs alongside the Clark Fork River. The course begins on an old two-track forest service road for about one mile, then narrows to rolling single-track that contours along small drainages and hillsides. The second half of the course includes rolling hills and results in a net elevation loss. The race finishes at the Ferry Landing fishing access site on State Route 135, approximately seven miles west of Quinn's Hot Springs.

Race services include a halfway aid station offering water, gels, an electrolyte drink, and snacks. Each registered participant receives an 11 Miles to Paradise T-shirt, a custom drop bag that is transported from the start to the finish, chip timing, a 2026 finisher award, race photos, and homemade cookies and snacks at the finish area. A shuttle is provided between Quinn's Hot Springs Resort and the race start; an optional shuttle from Missoula to the start and back is available. After the finish, runners are shuttled to Quinn's Hot Springs Resort for post race food, drinks, and access to the hot pools.

The event is permitted on Lolo National Forest lands and is capped at 750 participants. Optional add ons listed for the event include a pool pass, a post race meal, a Missoula shuttle, and a custom Nomadix towel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.