11 Miles to Paradise

Event overview

11 Miles to Paradise is a point-to-point trail race held in Paradise, Montana on October 5, 2025. The course is 10.6 miles long and runs through Lolo National Forest alongside the Clark Fork River. The event is capped at 750 participants. Registration includes a race shirt, a custom drop bag, chip timing, a finisher award, race photos, and snacks at the finish.

Logistics and course

The course begins on an old two-track forest service road for about one mile, then narrows to single-track trail that weaves and rolls through forest and along small drainages. The second half contains rolling hills and the overall route has a net elevation loss. The race finishes at the Ferry Landing fishing access site on State Route 135, about seven miles west of Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort. One aid station is located approximately halfway and provides water, gels, electrolyte drink, and snacks. Runners are shuttled between Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort and the race start. Packet pickup is available the day before at Runner’s Edge and on race day at Quinn’s Hot Springs. Optional add-ons include a pool pass, post-race meal, Missoula shuttle, and a custom Nomadix towel. Refunds are available before August 12 with a processing fee; no refunds after that date. Volunteers receive a gift card, a race shirt, and a post-race lunch and soak. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.