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Moonlight On Mt Ascension Trail Run

Helena, United States • 19 Jun 2026

Event overview

Moonlight on Mt Ascension is a trail running event in Helena, Montana, held in June 2026. It is organized by the Helena Ultra Runners League (HURL). Runners have a 12-hour time limit to complete as many loops as they wish. The event takes place in the Mount Ascension City Park area, on Helena's South Hills trails.

Course and conditions

The course is a modified figure-8 loop that uses trails on Mount Ascension and Rodney Ridge. Each figure-8 loop is 11.57 miles long and has 2,645 feet of elevation gain. The route is 100% singletrack. The trails have many rocks and uneven terrain. Wildlife that has been seen along these trails includes deer, black bear, and mountain lion.

Entry

Entry is limited to 75 total runners. Registration details and exact schedule information are set by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Montana Helena

Race information

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12 mi
One Loop: 11.57 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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