Moonlight on Mt Ascension Trail Run
Helena, Montana, United States
Jun 19, 2026 - Friday
Ultra, 12hr
Race Information
The Moonlight on Mt. Ascension is the only event of its kind in Montana, brought to you by the Helena Ultra Runners League (HURL). The course is a modified figure 8 loop on Helena’s South Hills trails (Mount Ascension and Rodney Ridge areas). Each figure 8 is 100% singletrack, 11.57 miles, and 2,645 feet of elevation gain per figure 8. You’ve got 12 hours to cover as many loops as possible.
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✅ Big Sky views from a small-town start to an energetic downtown Billings finish
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1 - 100
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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