MTC's Treasure State Trail Series

Part of Montana Trail Crew’s mission, with the support of our parent organization Run Wild
Missoula, is to improve and expand trail running across the state of Montana. To help meet that
mission, we have organized a sub-ultra trail race series utilizing established races throughout
Montana. The Treasure State Trail Series is free to join and is designed for runners of all
abilities. Montana Trail Crew encourages you to take part and explore new races and new trail
across our great state.

Elk Ramble - Credit: Votography Images

The 2017 Treasure State Trail Series is comprised of 12 pre-existing trail races throughout Montana. The series runs from early May to early November giving participants plenty of time to run as many races as desired. Each race is between 6k and 30k in length and features predominately dirt trails. The winner of the series will be crowned “Montana Trail Running State Champion” for the year.

How to sign up:Any participant in any of the 12 races is automatically scored in the Treasure State Trail Series. For 2017 there is no extra registration form or fee.

Scoring: To officially place in the series, a participant must complete at least five of the races in 2017. Scores will be taken from a runner’s best six races, meaning any extra races can be run as a buffer race in case of a bad race. The highest total score at the end of the series wins. The first 20 finishers in each of the 12 races will be scored. Every finisher after 20th place will receive one point. Any series participant who finishes five or more races, regardless of finish position, will be recognized at the end of the series. A special prize will be presented to those who complete 11 of the 12 races.

Scoring breakdown:50, 42, 37, 34, 32, 30, 28...and on down to 2 points for 20th place. 21st and beyond earns 1 point.

Bonus Points: The first and last races in the series are worth 10% more points. Run those races! Also, at any point in the series if a participant beats a competitor who is ranked in the top ten in the series standings, 4 bonus points are awarded.

Snowbowl - Credit: Votography Images

Prizes: Prizes will be given to the top five men and top five women overall. Every series participant who completes five or more races will be recognized as well. Special prizes will be awarded to those who finish 11 of the 12 races. The Elk Ramble, in Missoula, will be the last race of the series and series prizes will be presented at the conclusion of this race. 

The Elk Ramble - Credit: Votography Images

--Check back in the coming weeks for a listing of all series races--