Bobcat Trail Challenge

Bozeman, United States • 28 Sep 2025

The Bobcat Trail Challenge at Crosscut is a trail running event held at the Crosscut Mountain Sports Center in Bozeman, Montana. The race features a challenging 5km cross-country ski loop course, with options to compete in 5k, 10k, or 20k distances. Participants can also join as part of a 2 or 4-person team in the 20k relay.

The event offers a scenic fall setting on the Crosscut trails, refreshment stations, and race swag including a custom hat. It supports the Montana State University Ski Program, providing a unique opportunity to run alongside Bobcat skiers. The race is capped at 250 participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 km
20k
10 km
10k
5 km
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