Maah Daah Hey Trail Run(s)

Medora, United States • 24-25 Jul 2026

The Maah Daah Hey Trail Run(s)

The Maah Daah Hey Trail Run(s) takes place in the North Dakota Badlands, utilizing the Maah Daah Hey trail for all race distances. The event features point-to-point courses that traverse rugged terrain characterized by continuous climbs and descents. All participants finish their respective races in the town of Medora, North Dakota.

Available distances for the event include:

  • 116 miles (MDHTR 100 Ultra)
  • 58 miles (MDHTR 50 Ultra)
  • 27 miles (Marathon)
  • 13.5 miles (Half-Marathon)
  • 6.7 miles (10k)
  • 3.2 miles (5k)

The courses provide views of the Badlands landscape and natural scenery throughout the journey. Because these are point-to-point races, athletes encounter new sections of the trail as they progress toward the finish line. The event also accommodates pacers for specific portions of the trail. The finish area in Medora provides various activities for spectators while they wait for participants to arrive. Registration typically opens several months in advance of the July race dates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

116 mi
Mdhtr 100 Ultra
58 mi
Mdhtr 50 Ultra
27 mi
Marathon
14 mi
Half-Marathon
7 mi
10k
3 mi
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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