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Dinged to Blads Trail Runs

50K | 25K | 14K

I am excited to announce another project I have been working on: Dinged to Blads Trail Runs. If you are wondering about the name of the race, it is named after my son Knox. I can tell you the story later!

If you have never explored the McMaster Hills just east of Helena, you have missed out! These trails are smooth with amazing views of the Missouri River, Hauser Lake, Big Belt Mountains, Elkhorn Mountains and the Helena valley. At one point in the course, you will be able to take a dip in the Missouri River if you need to! Super fun and refreshing!

FREE REGISTRATION FOR 2026

This will be a trial run of the race, so it will be free for 2026. I do intend to work out all the kinks and have an official race starting in 2027! COURSE DISTANCES

14K: Complete one lap of the BIG LOOP
25K: Complete the BIG LOOP & the SMALL LOOP
50K: Complete the BIG LOOP & the SMALL LOOP 2 times (Big, Small, Big, Small)

COURSE MAP/ MORE DETAILS

Go to website for course map and other details!

COURSE MARKINGS

I will try to place minimal course markings to help keep people on course. It will not be fully marked for this year, but major intersections will hopefully have some directions.

AID STATIONS

There will be one main aid station at the McMaster Hills East Trailhead. There will be water and minimal snacks provided at this aid station. I may be able to have water available at another point on the course if it is a hot day.

If you are doing more than 1 loop, I will have water and snacks available at the Start/ Finish area. You can also use your car as an aid station for your own needs.

You will have availability for water & snacks at these distances: 3.1 mi, 9.3 mi, 12.5 mi, 15.6 mi, 18.6 mi, 24.9 mi, 28.1 mi & 31.1 mi.

Event's current local time: 8:07 PM MT