CITY TO SKY TRAIL RACES
Missoula, MT
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Dornblaser-Lewis and Clark Stadium – University of Montana, Missoula MT
31–52°F · some rain risk
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2025
28–48°F
dry
2024
24–45°F
dry
2023
34–64°F
dry
2022
36–67°F
dry
2021
36–64°F
dry
2020
28–37°F
rain
2019
28–42°F
dry
2018
32–57°F
dry
2017
39–55°F
dry
2016
30–44°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
This unique trail race starts and finishes near Missoula’s University District and features multiple mountain summits totaling 8,000+ feet of vertical elevation and exploring many of Missoula’s iconic open space and conservation lands circumnavigating the Pattee Creek Watershed. It highlights the best of Missoula’s open space and urban recreation areas and boasts less than two miles of pavement.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-10-18
- Location: Dornblaser-Lewis and Clark Stadium – University of Montana, Missoula, MT
- Elevation: 8,000+ feet of vertical elevation
- Pavement: Less than two miles
Explore More
- More Information: City to Sky Trail Races
- Iconic Sites: Features many of Missoula’s iconic open space and conservation lands
- Urban Recreation: Highlights the best of Missoula’s open space and urban recreation areas
- Course Type: Trail race with significant elevation gain
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