The Rut 20k Race
The newest distance for The Rut, added in 2023.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Trail Running in Big Sky
Located in Central Montana, Big Sky has expansive expert and advanced terrain and a well developed infrastructure.
Go trail running in Big Sky with curated guides of the best trail runs across the region. With over 41 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Big Sky.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top trail running recommendation in Big Sky from one of our 5 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 41 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Trail Running Routes in Big Sky
The Rut 11k Race
A lower elevation course packed with stunning views.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 506 m
- Descent
- 506 m
The Rut 28k Race
An "extremely steep & technical" 28k course with stunning views and nearly 8000' of climbing!
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 28 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
The Rut 50k Race
A genuine mountain race "including jeep roads, forested single track trails, alpine ridge lines," and a scramble up the 11,166' Lone Peak.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 49 km
- Ascent
- 3.2 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
The Rut: Lone Peak Vertical Kilometer
"The hardest 3-mile 'run' you will ever complete."
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 0 m
Trail Running Guidebooks in Big Sky
5 routes · Trail Running
The Rut: One of North America’s Toughest Trail Races
6 routes · Trail Running