City to Sky

Missoula, United States • 18 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The City to Sky trail race takes place on October 18, 2026. It starts and finishes near the University District in Missoula, Montana, at Dornblaser-Lewis and Clark Stadium. The event offers two distances.

Distances

  • City to Sky 50K: This 50 km trail course features multiple mountain summits, totaling over 8,000 feet of elevation gain. It circumnavigates the Pattee Creek Watershed.
  • City to Sky 25K: This 25 km route runs the latter part of the 50K course, including the House of Sky Ridgeline Trail.

Course Details

Both courses explore Missoula's open space, conservation lands, and recreation areas. The routes boast less than two miles of pavement. Registration opens on March 4, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

33 mi
City to Sky 50k
17 mi
City to Sky 25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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