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The Divide Trail Race

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSep 25, 202750km · 42.195km · 21.1km
Seaotterpup · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 350 days
Sep 25, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Butte · 50km · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$80Varies by event and entry period
Status
SoonTBD ~ Fri, September 24, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
The Divide Trail Race race photo
Seaotterpup · CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Divide Trail Race — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Held on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT).

The events are the 50K and 25K.

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.

The Divide Trail Race runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 1
Stefanie HollidayRan in 2023
“It was pitch black even with headlamp!”

Stephanie Holliday and her son passed an icy, dark tunnel and steep rocky trails at the Divide Trail Race 25km. Altitude and a rough course were difficult, but both finished and remembered the scenery as the most beautiful of many races.

Read the original on ManiacsFanaticsMadness

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

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 The Divide Trail Race — 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.

Marathon

Entry cost $80

until Sep 25, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $70

until Sep 25, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $80

until Sep 25, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

25K

Entry cost $70

until Sep 25, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

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

RACE WEEK

The Divide Trail Race course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Thompson Park (Butte, MT), Butte, MT

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Thompson Park (Butte, MT), Butte, MT

Finish · Google Maps

The events are the 50K, 25K, Marathon, and 1/2 Marathon.

The start is at Thompson Park (Butte, MT), Butte, MT, at a local time of 9:00 a.m.

Organizer
Wolf Pack Adventures / Wolf Pack Trail Running
Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (52°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your The Divide Trail Race race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — start/finish is at Thompson Park (Eagles Nest parking area), just south of Butte, MT; no train/bus…

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — start/finish is at Thompson Park (Eagles Nest parking area), just south of Butte, MT; no train/bus service to this trailhead

Trail race on the Continental Divide Trail corridor and Milwaukee Road Trail; drive-in venue, elevation ~5,725 ft at start/finish Rural Montana trail race with no public transit; runners drive to Thompson Park. Note: wpackadventures.com now redirects to wolfpacktrailruns.com.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Thompson Park, Butte, MT (loop course)

No transit at finish; Thompson Park has on-site parking

Map
Source · checked Aug 23, 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 Divide Trail Race is organized by Wolf Pack Adventures and offers 50K and 25K events along the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) near Butte, Montana.

The start is at the Eagles Nest parking area in Thompson Park, south of Butte.

Check-in runs from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m., followed by a race briefing at 8:45 a.m. covering course markings and safety information.

Course includes the historic trestle bridge section, the former railroad tunnel section of the Milwaukee Road Trail (a headlamp is recommended),

and Pipestone Pass at approximately 1,935 m (6,348 ft) above sea level.

Registration is available through several platforms, including RunSignUp.

Exact Entry fee and time limit times are updated each season, so check the official registration page for the latest information.

Times are local to Butte. 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.

What to see in Butte after the race

Seeing Butte with the medal on

View all →

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Butte.

Total cost and budget for The Divide Trail Race

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about The Divide Trail Race

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Butte runners' room

Frequently asked questions about The Divide Trail Race

FAQ
When does The Divide Trail Race 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, September 25, 2027 in Butte, MT, United States.

How much is the The Divide Trail Race 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $80.

What distances does The Divide Trail Race 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · Ultra.

What time does The Divide Trail Race 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does The Divide Trail Race 2027 start?

Thompson Park (Butte, MT), Butte, MT.

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