Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge
Menan, United States • 18 Apr 2026
The Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge, held in Menan, Idaho, offers runners a unique experience on the North Menan Butte, an extinct volcano formed 10,000 years ago. The event features multiple distances: 55K, 30K, 12K, and 5K, catering to various skill levels. Participants traverse diverse terrain including sand, volcanic rock, slick rock, and sagebrush, running along the volcano's rim and through its heart. The race challenges runners to "Run Your Ash Off," providing a rugged and scenic course with geological and natural variety, making it a distinctive ultra trail running event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.