Don’t Fence Me in Trail Run
Helena, United States • 9 May 2026
Event overview
The Don't Fence Me In Trail Run takes place on May 9, 2026, in Helena, Montana. The event is organized by the Prickly Pear Land Trust, a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) non-profit. Proceeds support the trust's mission to preserve and protect local trails and open lands. Registration opens January 1, 2026. Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.
Race details
The event offers multiple trail options:
- 50K - 250 spots left; price $135; open to ages 18+.
- 25K - 400 spots left; price $85; open to ages 14+.
- 12K race - 450 spots left; price $50.
- 12K walk - 100 spots left; price $50.
- 5K race - 500 spots left; price $35.
- 5K Dog Walk - price $35.
Course descriptions note routes through the South Hills and features such as ridgelines, Mt. Helena, and Mt. Ascension. One event description refers to significant climbing on the 12K walk. The site lists entry limits and prices for each event and states that the run began as a grassroots effort to showcase protected open lands. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.