Race info
The 2027 race will be held on January 9th! Lace up your shoes and brace yourself for the 23rd running of this winter classic.
Single Loop ‘Classic’ Race (~10.2 miles), 9:00 AM start
Hilly, cold, and windy, but stunningly beautiful loop that circles the Twin Mountain massif while winding through massive rock outcroppings and valleys. Racers will encounter long stretches of thigh-deep snow, some ice, and 2000 feet of climbing. Midway around the loop you'll find an unmanned “aid station.” We use that term loosely. It will not resupply you, so carry everything you need. Very challenging. Winners will complete the loop in around two hours (if they're lucky), others can expect to take three to five hours (or more).
Double Loop ‘Marathon’ Race (~20.5 miles), 8:00 AM start
Two loops run in the same direction (in case you missed something the first time). You'll pass the mid-loop “aid station” twice, for whatever that's worth. Actual aid, meaning a fully-stocked table with warm food, is at the halfway point (start/finish). This course is just as challenging as a 50k race, and harder in high snow years.
Cutoff Time
To continue the second loop, you must finish the first in under 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Rules and Required Gear
NOT ALLOWED: Snowshoes, skis, or other flotation devices.
ALLOWED: Ski or trekking poles, traction devices (e.g. MicroSpikes/YakTrax), grit.
MANDATORY (checked at both registration and the finish line):
- 40 oz of fluids
- 400 calories of food
- Firestarter
- Wind coat
- Long pants
- Warm hat
- Gloves or mitts
- Emergency whistle
- Mylar emergency “space” blanket
- Headlamp or flashlight for the second loop if you're in the double loop
Note: These are the minimums. Feel free to carry more. There is nothing on the loop that will top you up.
BE PREPARED
There is no way off the loop until the finish. If you get into trouble, it might take hours to recover your body, er, rescue you.
Embrace the Challenge, Enjoy the Experience!
The Twin Mountain Trudge is an adventure. As challenging as it may seem while you’re out there, take a moment to appreciate the raw beauty of the landscape and the unique camaraderie that comes from pushing yourself to the limit. See you on race day!
Event's current local time: 6:38 AM MT
