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Prospector's 50k | 30k race photo

Prospector's 50k | 30k

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Prospector's 50k | 30k race photoCooke City
US
Forest Service Northern Region from Missoula, MT, USA · Public domainLarry Lamsa, CC BY 2.0
Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Cooke City · 50M · 32M
Entry fee
$100From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 8, 2026 · Entry fee $135 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
Prospector's 50k | 30k race photo
Forest Service Northern Region from Missoula, MT, USA · Public domain
Prospector's 50k | 30k race photo
Larry Lamsa, CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Prospector's 50k | 30k — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The race is named after the miners who explored this area in the 1860s.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Prospector's 50k | 30k runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Prospector's 50k | 30k — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

50k

Entry cost $100

until Jan 15, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Fully Cooked

Entry cost $150

until Aug 8, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Prospector's 50k | 30k course map and elevation

The 50M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
START

206 Main Street, Cooke City, MT

Start · Google Maps

50K·Fully Cooked events are held together.

Start line is located at 206 Main Street, Cooke City, MT, with a local start time of 7:00 AM.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Prospector's 50k | 30k race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None — no public transit exists

50k starts in Silver Gate, MT;

30k starts/finishes near Cooke City.

Only reachable via US-212 (Beartooth Highway) or WY-296 (Chief Joseph Scenic Byway);

car required.

Nearest airports are Yellowstone regional strips or Billings/Cody, several hours' drive.

Cooke City/Silver Gate are extremely remote mountain communities with no public transit of any kind;

car is essential for race-day logistics.

Getting to the finish

None — no public transit exists

Finish is on Main Street, Cooke City, MT — a tiny remote gateway community near Yellowstone's Northeast Entrance.

Stations & transport near the venue

Cooke City, MT is a remote mountain town near Yellowstone's Northeast Entrance with no public transit card system whatsoever.

This is a car-access-only rural venue;

a personal or rental vehicle is required, and cash/card is fine for any lodging or gas purchases.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race venue, Cooke City, is a mountain village just outside Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance.

There is no public transport, so you need a private vehicle.

It takes around 3 hours by car from Bozeman or Billings.

At an altitude of more than 2,300m, the area requires acclimatisation, and it is bear country, so follow the organisers’ wildlife guidance.

Registration is handled through Red Lodge Events.

Times are local to Cooke City. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Prospector's 50k | 30k start line in Cooke City

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Cooke City with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Cooke City.

Total cost and budget for Prospector's 50k | 30k

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Prospector's 50k | 30k

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Cooke City runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Prospector's 50k | 30k

FAQ
When does Prospector's 50k | 30k 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 8, 2026.

How much is the Prospector's 50k | 30k 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $135.

What distances does Prospector's 50k | 30k 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Prospector's 50k | 30k 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Prospector's 50k | 30k 2027 start?

206 Main Street, Cooke City, MT. (From the 2026 edition)

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