All the gnarliest terrain of the 50K in a shorter, punchier mountain challenge
Other trail races within 190 miles
A compact but ferocious mountain course that packs maximum vertical and technical terrain into 28 kilometers. It traverses the same exposed and rugged ridgelines as the 50K — including the technical ascent and traverse of Headwaters Ridge and the ascent and descent of Lone Peak — in a shorter, punchier format. The shorter distance belies its severity: this is a demanding full mountain running experience with rockfall hazard and serious exposure. Mandatory gear required.
Experienced ultrarunners
Big Sky, MT, United StatesSeptember 12, 2026
The Rut Mountain Runs 28K is a loop trail race in Big Sky, MT, United States, held on September 12, 2026. The course covers 17.4 miles, climbs 7,790 ft, and has a 9h20m cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 7,536 ft | — |
Headwaters Aid Station Aid Station | 3.9 | 8,996 ft | 3h5m10:25 AM |
Swiftcurrent Aid Station Aid Station | 9.3 | 9,167 ft | 5h5m12:25 PM |
Summit Aid Station (Water Only) Aid Station | 10.3 | 11,138 ft | 6h25m1:45 PM |
Moosetracks Aid Station Aid Station | 14.4 | 8,228 ft | 8h5m3:25 PM |
Finish Finish | 17.4 | 7,523 ft | 9h20m4:40 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Ascends to the summit area of Lone Peak at 11,166 ft, with significant time above 9,000 ft.
Course traverses exposed alpine ridgelines; afternoon thunderstorms are common in September.
Mandatory gear (waterproof jacket, space blanket, 16oz water) required due to rapidly changing mountain conditions.
No required gear specified
No recommended gear specified
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