ROO Race Series
Jun 25, 2027Clancy, MTBackyard Ultra, 50K +2
50K, 6 weeks before race day, 5 mi away, registration open
HURL Elkhorn
- Half Marathon entry
- $80
- Aid stations
- 14
- Days to go
- 289
At a glance
- Date
- Aug 7, 2027
- Location
- Helena, Montana
- Distances
- 50 mi, 50K, Half Marathon
- Elevation gain
- 13,400 ft
- Aid stations
- 14, 1 with crew access
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Three distances to choose from: 50 Mile, 50K, and 13.1 Mile. Spectacular Montana scenery, breathtaking climbs, technical descents, miles of challenging single-track trail, primitive roads, dirt, rocks, forests, meadows, and cold, clear creeks to splash through. NO PAVEMENT. Enjoy all of the above on this remote, back country run through the rugged and beautiful Elkhorn Mountains. Experience real Montana….Leave Civilization Behind!
Key dates
Race day
Aug 7, 2027
Pricing
50 KM
After May 31
$130
50 Mile
After March 31
$130
13.1 Mile
After May 31
$80
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Aid stations
14| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elk Park 50 Mile course station. | 6.10 miles | -- | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
Tizer Lake 50 Mile course station. | 13.00 miles | -- | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
Elkhorn Town 50 Mile course station. The only course location besides the start/finish where crews can see 50 Mile runners. Drop bags are available here. | 20.00 miles | 11:30 AM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
Skyline Mine 50 Mile course station. | 26.00 miles | 2:15 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
Guard Station 50 Mile course station. | 32.00 miles | 4:00 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
Elk Park Second Elk Park station on the 50 Mile course. | 36.60 miles | 5:30 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
Tepee Creek 50 Mile course station. | 40.10 miles | 7:00 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
McClellan Creek 50 Mile course station. | 46.00 miles | 8:45 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
Guard Station 50 KM course station. Runners must complete the dogleg into Guard Station. | 12.80 miles | 4:00 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
Elk Park 50 KM course station. | 18.00 miles | 5:30 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
Tepee Creek 50 KM course station. | 21.50 miles | 7:00 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
McClellan Creek 50 KM course station. | 28.00 miles | 8:45 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
Tepee Creek 13.1 Mile course station. | 2.60 miles | 7:00 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 | ||
McClellan Creek 13.1 Mile course station. | 8.80 miles | 8:45 PM | Hammer Heedgelswatermeloncookies+2 |
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