Nitty Gritty Off Road Race

Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT

Location: Red Lodge, MT; Red Lodge Mountain, 59068
Type: TRAIL

At a glance

A challenging off-road marathon at Red Lodge Mountain, offering a low-key, dog-friendly vibe with serious climbing and trail grit.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing, first-time racers without recent mileage

Experience the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race, a challenging trail marathon set at Red Lodge Mountain Resort. Known for its significant climbing on dirt roads and single track, this event offers a true test of grit. Choose to tackle the full, half, or hot lap solo, or form a 2, 3, or 6-person relay team. Despite the demanding course, the atmosphere is refreshingly low-key and dog-friendly, with post-race snacks and beer creating a welcoming community feel for trail enthusiasts.

What to expect

Prepare for a demanding off-road marathon with substantial climbing on dirt roads and single track trails.
Choose from solo full, half, or hot lap distances, or join a 2, 3, or 6-person relay team.
Enjoy a dog-friendly course and a relaxed post-race atmosphere with snacks and beer.

Standout details

Off-road marathon at Red Lodge Mountain
Challenging dirt roads & single track
Dog-friendly course
Relay options (2, 3, or 6 runners)

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

8 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

4.31 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 1:00 PM MDT · From $27.50
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 3:36 AM MST · Closes May 25, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 11:00 AM MDT · From $43.40
Opens Jan 9, 2026, 10:36 PM MST · Closes May 25, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 9:00 AM MDT · From $213.00
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 1:36 AM MST · Closes May 25, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

+ 5 more options

26.2 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 7:30 AM MDT · From $43.40
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 1:36 AM MST · Closes May 25, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 9:00 AM MDT · From $186.50
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 1:36 AM MST · Closes May 25, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 9:00 AM MDT · From $149.40
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 1:36 AM MST · Closes May 25, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 9:00 AM MDT · From $107.00
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 1:36 AM MST · Closes May 25, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 9:00 AM MDT · From $75.20
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 1:36 AM MST · Closes May 25, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

Vibe Check

Serious Test

Trail + hills, long distance + altitude

Mostly trail
High altitude

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Trail
Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

This off-road marathon will be held at Red Lodge Mountain Resort. In its sixth year running, the Nitty Gritty is starting to earn quite the reputation. And that is, one nitty, gritty marathon with LOTS of climbing all on dirt roads and single track trails.

With a late August date, your summer of running and racing will be what prepares you for this “battle royal” event. Form a six, three or two runner relay team to tackle the marathon, or if you have the grit, try the solo hot lap, half, or full marathon!

The Nitty Gritty embodies our motto the most out of any race: low key, high elevation. While the terrain is challenging, everything else is lowkey and there is distance for all abilities. Dogs are welcome to run with you on or off leash, the beer and snacks might be the biggest draw….second only to the awesome people! Small but mighty, this race is for those who love trail running and everything that comes with it! Bring your bear spray, camp chair, and good attitude.

So lay the peer pressure on your friends, because its time to get down to The Nitty Gritty!

Race Start Times: (Please arrive 45 minutes before your start time for registration and a pre-race meeting)

Teams: 9:00am Solo Full: 7:30am Solo Half: 11:00am Hot Lap: 1pm

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