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Moonlight On Mt Ascension Trail Run

Helena, United States • 20-21 Jun 2025

The Moonlight on Mt. Ascension Trail Run is a unique nighttime ultramarathon held in Helena, Montana, organized by the Helena Ultra Runners League (HURL). Participants complete as many 11.57-mile loops as possible within a 12-hour window, starting at 8:00 p.m.

and finishing at 8:00 a.m. the next day. The course features a modified figure-eight loop on Helena’s South Hills trails, with significant elevation gain and challenging terrain, including rocks and wildlife encounters.

Limited to 75 runners, this event offers a distinctive experience of running through Montana’s scenic yet rugged landscape under the moonlight. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Montana Helena

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11 mi
2645 m+
Figure 8 Loop
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