The Divide Trail Race

Butte, United States • 25 Jul 2026

The Divide Trail Race

The Divide Trail Race is scheduled for July 25, 2026 in Butte, Montana. The event is based at Thompson Park, with the venue listed as the Eagles Nest parking area south of Butte America.

The race program includes the following distances:

  • 50K
  • 25K

Both courses run along sections of the Continental Divide Trail and use portions of the Milwaukee Road Trail. The route passes through historic train tunnels, crosses Pipestone Pass at 6,348 feet, traverses multiple train trestles, and follows the rolling trails within Thompson Park. A headlamp is recommended for the tunnel sections.

Organizer information is listed as The Divide Trail Race. Entry fees shown on the event page are $80 for the 50K and $70 for the 25K. The event listing groups these two races under a single race day in Butte, MT 59701. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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