Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge

Menan, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event

The Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Menan, Idaho. The listed event address is 1098 N 3600 E. Distances offered:

  • 55K
  • 30K
  • 12K
  • 5K

Registration closes on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:59 PM MT. The event was formerly called the Menan Butte Trail Challenge.

Course and terrain

The run takes place at North Menan Butte, an extinct volcano formed by eruptions about 10,000 years ago. The course includes a variety of surfaces such as sand, volcanic rock, slick rock, and sagebrush. The route traverses the west and east sides of the butte, follows sections of the rim, and descends through the central area of the volcano. Wildlife may be present along the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

55 km
55k
30 km
30k
12 km
12k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Dizzy Horse is a winter backyard ultra in Idaho Falls on Dec 12 2025 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one person outlasts the rest. Mixed terrain and heated indoor spaces make this a true cold weather endurance test.