Hiawatha Spring Trail Run

Taft, United States • 7 Jun 2026

Hiawatha Spring Trail Run

The Hiawatha Spring Trail Run takes place in Taft, Montana, offering a scenic route along the historic Route of the Hiawatha. Participants navigate an out-and-back course characterized by its unique geography and industrial history within the region.

The environment features towering forests and views of rugged mountain peaks. A notable aspect of the course is the inclusion of historic train tunnels, through which the trail passes. Athletes can choose from several distance options held on the trail:

  • 50K trail race
  • 25K trail race
  • 15K trail race
  • 10K trail race

In addition to the in-person trail races, a virtual run option is available for those who cannot attend the event at the physical location. The registration period for the trail events begins in September and concludes in November. The event is centered at the coordinates near the Idaho-Montana border, providing a high-altitude setting for all race distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
15 km
15k
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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