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Don’t Fence Me in Trail Run

Name: Don’t Fence Me in Trail Run
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-09
Location: Helena

Helena, United States • 9 May 2026

Event Overview

The Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run takes place in Helena, Montana. It is a community event celebrating open lands and trails, founded by volunteers in 2000. The event directly supports the Prickly Pear Land Trust's mission to preserve trails and open spaces.

Distances & Activities

The event offers several race distances and non-competitive activities:

50K Race: A course covering the South Hills.
25K Race: A route exploring ridgelines and Mt. Helena.
12K Race
5K Race: A route on Mt. Ascension.
12K Hike: A non-competitive hiking option.
5K Dog Walk: A non-competitive walk where participants can bring their dogs.

Event Details

The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026. Packet pickup is available the day before at a local brewery. On the day of the event, there is a schedule of staggered starts for the different distances. Post-race activities include a beer garden and live music. The event operates under a special use permit on public lands managed by the Forest Service and the City of Helena. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Montana Helena

Race information

Registration

50 km

50k Race

25 km

25k Race

12 km

12k Hike

12 km

12k Race

5 km

5k Race

5 km

5k Dog Walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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