We have some exciting news from Rut headquarters - The 2021 Rut Runts Run is officially a go! If you have not experienced the spectacle that is the Runts Run, we can assure you it is worth participating in or spectating on Saturday afternoon over Rut weekend. We have made some minor formatting shifts to limit congestion for the race so please check out the details and registration info below!

Also, the big weekend is less than 7 weeks away, so you can expect more frequent communication from us arriving in your inbox. We hope training is going smoothly for you all!
Rut Runts Run 1K | Saturday, September 4th at 4:45 PM

Registration is now open for the 2021 Rut Runts Run! We will have four wave starts based on age to limit congestion. Also, the oldest Runts will race first and the youngest last to limit passing on the course. While this event is FREE, all Runts must register to participate.
Rut Training Runs | Big Sky Resort |July 31st

We still have space in our Rut Training Runs. If you are looking for a confidence boost 5 weeks out from your race, this is a great time to get out on the course and move through the Lone Peak summit section in a relaxed atmosphere.

Also, we just learned from Big Sky Resort that, due to construction on the Swiftcurrent Lift, access to the summit climb is closed this summer. However, it will be open for the training runs specifically. We hope this can be a chance for you to get up the mountain before race day!

Date: Saturday | July 31, 2021
Location: Big Sky Resort | Big Sky, Montana
Participation limit: 300
Registration Cost: $30 

Training Run Participants will enjoy:

  • A marked course to follow from start to finish.
  • Two aid stations staffed by friendly volunteers & stocked with Skratch Labs nutrition products & drinks.
  • The opportunity to experience and gain confidence in the most challenging section of the Rut 28K & 50K courses in a non-competitive atmosphere.
  • The opportunity to purchase a catered lunch from Big Sky Resort.
  • A Complimentary Big Sky Brewing Beer or Sparkling Water.
  • A Rut Mountain Runs water bottle.

Schedule:
  • 5:30 – 8:00 am: Runner Check-in | Huntley Dining Room. (See MAP)
  • 6:00 – 8:00 am: Rolling start for training runs. (Training Run participants can start anytime during this window)
  • 6:00 am -1:00 pm: Training Runs in progress.
  • 11:00 am -1:30 pm: Lunch catered by Big Sky Resort (optional purchase when registering).
We need your help! Without the hundreds of volunteers we have over race weekend we could not provide the world-class experience our Rut Runners have come to expect. Would you (or perhaps your friends and family joining you) be able to help us out this year? We have many opportunities available; from help with packet pick up, to aid station duties, to course clean up. You can find all volunteer roles and sign up HERE.

Medical Volunteers Needed:

Also, if you are a medical professional and would like to volunteer with our amazing medical team please reach out directly to our Medical Director Dr. Jesse Coil at jesse.coil@bigskyresort.com to learn more about various medical volunteer opportunities.

As a small token of our gratitude all 2021 Rut Volunteer will receive:

  • Priority registration into the 2022 Rut Mountain Runs!
  • A Rut Volunteer Triblend T-shirt from The North Face.
  • A Rut Race Edition Drop Bag.
  • Race weekend snacks
  • A scenic lift ride pass for Big Sky Resort lifts.
  • Complimentary Big Sky Brewing beverage.
  • The priceless experience of supporting Rut Runners in the life-changing experience of completing their Rut Mountain Runs race.
Sponsor Spotlight
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The Rut is one of the many RE Events organized in Western Montana each year. We invite you to check out our other 2021 races!
Thank You Rut Partners!
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