Expedition 12K Trail Race

WHEN & WHERE:

2026-04-26 at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park in Cardwell, Montana

REGISTRATION:

• Included features: Chip timing, park entry, a custom race shirt plus additional custom item, post-race brunch and drink.
• Award opportunities: A chance to win top awards and raffle prizes.

COURSE:

• Trail Type: Primarily single-track trail with a few asphalt road crossings.
• Elevation: Cover 2,200+ ft. of vertical gain and 2,100+ ft. of vertical loss.
• Trail Conditions: Typically dry and clear of snow and mud: however, mid-April can be unpredictable.
• Advice: Prepare for various weather conditions.

AID STATIONS:

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

PACKET PICKUP:

• Pickup Location: Saturday at Bozeman Running Company from 10 AM - 5 PM.
• Race Morning Pickup: 8 AM - 8:45 AM at the park, reserved for traveling runners or those unable to make it into BRC on Saturday.
• Benefit: Picking up your gear on Saturday helps us kick off the race on time.

CARPOOLING:

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

TRAIL CARE:

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. Stay on all designated trails and follow the race flags. Do not cut trails or switchbacks. Run through mud and snow sections, not around them.

AWARDS:

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

RACE POLICIES:

• No Transfers: This race does not qualify for bib transfers, cancellations or rollovers.
• Race Insurance: 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.
• Refund Process: 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.
• Management of Refunds: Refunds are not managed by Bozeman Running Company and must be handled through REGSHIELD, a FANSHIELD product.

MORE INFORMATION:

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