Expedition 12K Trail Race

🗓️ WHEN & WHERE:

2026 DATE TBD at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park in Cardwell, Montana

🏷️ REGISTRATION:

• Includes: chip timing, park entry, a custom race shirt plus additional custom item, post-race brunch and drink, and a chance to win top awards and raffle prizes.

🏞️ COURSE:

• Trail Type: Primarily single-track trail with a few asphalt road crossings.
• Elevation Gain: Cover 2,200+ ft. of vertical gain and 2,100+ ft. of vertical loss.
• Conditions: The trails are typically dry and clear of snow and mud: however, mid-April can be unpredictable. Prepare for various weather conditions.
• Scenery: The course features sharp turns and sweeping views of the Jefferson Valley.

🛑 AID STATIONS:

• Availability: There are 2 cupless aid stations along the course.
• Requirements: You must provide your own cup/hydration system or consider purchasing your own reusable race cup with race registration.

📦 PACKET PICKUP:

• Location: Saturday at Bozeman Running Company from 10AM - 5PM.
• Race Morning Pickup: 8 AM - 8:45 AM at the park. Reserved for traveling runners or those who are unable to make it into BRC on Saturday.
• Note: By picking up your gear on Saturday, you help us greatly in kicking this race off on time.

🚗 CARPOOLING:

• Encouragement: We highly encourage you to carpool to the event if possible.
• Parking Management: This helps us manage the number of available parking spots and reduce our carbon footprint.
• Instructions: Please follow the parking attendants upon entering.

🛤️ TRAIL CARE:

• Cleanup: This is a cupless race and we ask that you help us in keeping the trail clean.
• Leave No Trace: Pack all trash, GU packets and wrappers with you.
• Trail Rules: Stay on all designated trails and follow the race flags. Do not cut trails or switchbacks.
• Mud and Snow: Run through mud and snow sections, not around them.

🏆 AWARDS:

Awards will be distributed to top Male, Female, and Non-Binary categories.

📜 RACE POLICIES:

• This race does not qualify for bib transfers, cancellations or rollovers.
• If you wish to have the ability to receive a refund in case something comes up and you are no longer able to attend, you must purchase REGSHIELD Race Insurance at registration checkout. You may not purchase it at a later date.
• If you have purchased REGSHIELD and need to request a refund, select the “File A Refund Request” at the bottom of your confirmation email that you received from REGSHIELD.
• Refunds are not managed by Bozeman Running Company, and must be handled through REGSHIELD, a FANSHIELD product.

For more details, visit the Expedition 12K Trail Race registration page.