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Scout Mountain Ultras 50 Mile

Basic Listing
  1. 2026 Edition

A midnight-start 55-miler through Idaho mountain wilderness with 11,300 feet of climbing

Directions
DeadlineJune 03, 2026
This event took place on June 06, 2026

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All trail races in Idaho→
June 06, 2026
Saturday 12:00am MDT start
Pocatello, ID
United States
53.1 miles
Point to Point Course
10,020 ft
Elevation Gain
Historical weather
49°F / 74°FLo/Hi Temp
45°F / 71°FFeels Like
47%Cloud Cover
0% (0.02 in)Precipitation
8 mphWind Speed
50%Humidity
5:52 AMSunrise
9:03 PMSunset
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
Links
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2008
Established
80
Field Size
83%
Finish Rate

What Makes It Great

A 54.9-mile point-to-point course starting at Gibson Jack trailhead at midnight and pushing through over 11,300 feet of climbing across the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Runners navigate the first hours entirely in darkness through rugged mountain terrain before finishing at Mink Creek Group Campground by Saturday evening. Spring conditions bring variable weather from snow and mud to heat.

Difficulty

Intermediate
5/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Technical Descent

Race Highlights

Midnight start
Runners launch into the mountains at midnight, navigating the first hours entirely in darkness
11,300 ft of climbing
54.9 miles of rugged mountain terrain through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Spring snow and mud
Early June conditions bring potential snow, mud, and highly variable weather across the course

Finish Awards

Prize
Every finisher will take home a small prize to commemorate their great achievement

Scout Mountain Ultras 50 Mile

Pocatello, ID, United StatesJune 06, 2026

June 06, 2026
Course map for Scout Mountain Ultras 50 Mile
DistDistance53.1 mi
GainElevation Gain10,020 ft
LimitCutoff22 h
Steep ClimbingTechnical Descent

Entry Timeline

Registration DeadlineJune 03, 2026
Race DayJune 06, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
53.1 mi
Distance
Point to Point
Route
22h
Cutoff Time
6,184 ft
Average Elevation
10,020 ft
Total Ascent
10,070 ft
Total Descent
8,232 ft
High Point
4,820 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Gibson Jack
Start
0.05,203 ft
Cusick Creek
Aid Station
7.55,696 ft
City Creek
Aid Station
12.84,820 ft
Water Cache
Resource
17.07,051 ft
Elk Meadows
Aid Station
24.76,778 ft
West Fork
Aid Station
30.55,213 ft
Scout Mountain
Aid Station
36.96,611 ft
Big Fir
Aid Station
47.75,797 ft
Mink Creek
Finish
53.15,154 ft

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No Dogs Allowed
On-Site Camping Available

Free camping at Mink Creek Group Campground finish area. Large grassy field with limited parking — one space per runner. Small RVs (up to 26 ft) welcome; larger vehicles should use Scout Mountain Campground nearby.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • One crew access tag per runner that must be displayed on the vehicle
Daylight
15h 11m
5:52 AM9:03 PM
74°F / 49°F
Feels like 71°F / 45°F
Temperature Hi/Lo
0% (0.02 in)
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
50%
Humidity
47%
Cloud Cover
Based on historical averages for June 05

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

  • Mylar emergency blanket
  • Whistle
  • Course map (On phone or watch)
  • Lightweight rain jacket (if weather dictates)

Recommended Gear

  • 500ml of water (minimum)
  • Light jacket
  • Small first aid kit

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Register•June 06, 2026