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Moonlight On Mt Ascension Trail Run

Helena, United States • 19 Jun 2026

Moonlight on Mt Ascension Trail Run

Moonlight on Mt Ascension is a timed trail running event held at Mount Ascension City Park near Helena, MT and organized by the Helena Ultra Runners League (HURL). The course follows a modified figure 8 loop on the South Hills trails, covering the Mount Ascension and Rodney Ridge areas. Each figure 8 is 100% singletrack, measures 11.57 miles, and includes 2,645 feet of elevation gain per loop.

Participants have a 12 hour window to complete as many loops as they can. The field is limited to 75 total runners. Trails in the area include rocky sections and are frequented by wildlife; deer, black bear, and mountain lion have been observed on these routes. The course is intended for repeated laps on the same circuit rather than a single out-and-back route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Montana Helena

Race information

Website Registration
12 mi
Figure-8 Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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