City to Sky

Missoula, United States • 18 Oct 2026

City to Sky - Missoula, Montana

City to Sky is a trail race that starts and finishes near Missoula’s University District. The routes traverse open space and conservation lands and circumnavigate the Pattee Creek Watershed, highlighting urban recreation areas near the university.

The course includes multiple mountain summits totaling 8,000+ feet of vertical elevation and contains less than two miles of pavement. The event uses terrain within and around Missoula’s conservation lands to connect summits and trails.

Two distances are offered:

  • 33 Miles (City to Sky 50K)
  • 17 Miles (City to Sky 25K)

The start and finish area is near Dornblaser-Lewis and Clark Stadium at the University of Montana in Missoula, MT 59802. The event emphasizes trail travel across preserved open space and urban natural areas. 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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