11 Miles to Paradise

Event overview

The 11 Miles to Paradise is a point-to-point trail race held Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort in Paradise, MT. The course is 10.6 miles long and runs on Lolo National Forest lands alongside the Clark Fork River. The route uses an old two-track for the first mile before narrowing to rolling single-track that contours along small drainages and hillsides. The course has rolling hills with an overall net elevation loss and finishes at the Ferry Landing fishing access on State Route 135.

Logistics and services

Registration opens May 19, 2026; the entry fee listed is $70 and the field is capped at 750 entrants. Race registration includes an event T-shirt, custom drop bag (provided and required for use), shuttle service to the race start, chip timing, a finisher award, race photos, midcourse nutrition at an aid station, and snacks at the finish. Optional add-ons include a pool pass ($10), post-race meal ($14), Missoula shuttle ($15), and a custom towel ($40). The event is permitted through the Superior Ranger District. Dogs are allowed at the event. The published refund policy offers full refund minus a $15 fee until August 11, 50% refund minus $15 until September 22, and no refunds after September 22. Volunteers receive a gift card, a shirt, and post-race lunch and soak. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.