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Don't Fence Me in Trail Run

📅 May 8, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Helena · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 9, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi7.5 mi15.5 mi31.1 mi

About

The Don't Fence Me in Trail Run in Helena, Montana, takes place on May 8, 2027, with 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K trail races plus a 12K walk and a 5K dog walk. Organized by Prickly Pear Land Trust to promote local trails and conservation, it started with 50 participants and now draws more than 2,000, having become a community tradition.

All courses start and finish at Pioneer Park. The 50K (31 miles) starts at 7 a.m., the 25K (15.5 miles) at 8 a.m., the 12K (7.5 miles) at 10 a.m., the 12K walk at 10:15 a.m., the 5K (3.1 miles) at 10:30 a.m. and the dog walk at 11 a.m. The day includes a celebration with food, music and activities, and proceeds support Prickly Pear Land Trust's local trail networks and conservation work.

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