4th Annual Swift Bear Trail Run
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 5:30AM MDT
- Location Hays, Montana
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10 Mile, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the 4th Annual Swift Bear Trail Run, set to take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the stunning Mission Canyon of Hays, Blaine! This year, the event is thrilled to introduce a new 50K race, alongside the popular 10-mile and 20-mile distances, making it an exciting challenge for all levels of runners. The 20-mile course features a diverse terrain, including mountain loops, gravel paths, and scenic stretches of pavement, ensuring a memorable experience for participants.
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts during the vibrant Hays Powwow and immerse yourself in the community spirit. Runners are encouraged to arrive early for check-in, which will be located at the east end of the Powwow grounds. Be sure to mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and the chance to win prizes for top finishers in the 10-mile and 20-mile runs. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run through beautiful landscapes and connect with fellow trail running lovers!
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts during the vibrant Hays Powwow and immerse yourself in the community spirit. Runners are encouraged to arrive early for check-in, which will be located at the east end of the Powwow grounds. Be sure to mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and the chance to win prizes for top finishers in the 10-mile and 20-mile runs. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run through beautiful landscapes and connect with fellow trail running lovers!
Organiser's Description
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 4TH ANNUAL SWIFT BEAR TRAIL RUN ALONG WITH THE NEW ADDED EVENT OF 50K! IT WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026 DURING HAYS POWWOW IN THE BEAUTIFUL MISSION CANYON. ALONG WITH THE 50K, THERE WILL STILL BE THE 10 MILE AND 20 MILE RUNS. SO, COME ON OUT AND GET YOUR RUN ON!
The 20 Mile run is a loop in the mountains that consists of 2 track roads, gravel, and approximately 3 miles of pavement.
_***IMPORTANT 20 MILE INFO - IF YOU EXPECT YOUR OVERALL COMPLETION TIME TO BE MORE THAN 6 HOURS, WE ASK YOU TO MOVE YOUR START TIME TO 5:30 AM WITH THE 50K RUNNERS. _
_***IMPORTANT 50K INFO - THERE WILL BE A CUTOFF TIME FOR THIS RACE. IF A RUNNER HAS NOT MADE IT TO THE LAST AID STATION (APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES FROM FINISH LINE) BY THE 8.5 HOUR MARK (1:30 PM) THIS WILL RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION. _
LIKE LAST YEAR, THERE WILL BE PRIZES GIVEN TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN BOTH THE 10 AND 20 MILE RUNS. PRIZES FOR THE 50K ARE TBD AT THIS TIME.
ALL RUNS START AND END ON THE EAST END OF THE POWWOW GROUNDS; LOOK FOR THE WHITE CANOPY AND CHECK-IN TABLE. RUNNERS WILL MEET 30 MINUTES BEFORE START OF EACH RUN AT THE STARTING LINE.
STAY TUNED TO OUR FACEBOOK (HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PROFILE.PHP?ID=100093653076456) [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093653076456] FOR MORE DETAILS! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
The 20 Mile run is a loop in the mountains that consists of 2 track roads, gravel, and approximately 3 miles of pavement.
_***IMPORTANT 20 MILE INFO - IF YOU EXPECT YOUR OVERALL COMPLETION TIME TO BE MORE THAN 6 HOURS, WE ASK YOU TO MOVE YOUR START TIME TO 5:30 AM WITH THE 50K RUNNERS. _
_***IMPORTANT 50K INFO - THERE WILL BE A CUTOFF TIME FOR THIS RACE. IF A RUNNER HAS NOT MADE IT TO THE LAST AID STATION (APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES FROM FINISH LINE) BY THE 8.5 HOUR MARK (1:30 PM) THIS WILL RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION. _
LIKE LAST YEAR, THERE WILL BE PRIZES GIVEN TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN BOTH THE 10 AND 20 MILE RUNS. PRIZES FOR THE 50K ARE TBD AT THIS TIME.
ALL RUNS START AND END ON THE EAST END OF THE POWWOW GROUNDS; LOOK FOR THE WHITE CANOPY AND CHECK-IN TABLE. RUNNERS WILL MEET 30 MINUTES BEFORE START OF EACH RUN AT THE STARTING LINE.
STAY TUNED TO OUR FACEBOOK (HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PROFILE.PHP?ID=100093653076456) [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093653076456] FOR MORE DETAILS! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
Races
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10 Mile Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$22.20
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20 Mile Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (6:30AM MDT)
$32.80
***IMPORTANT If you expect your overall completion time to be more than 6 hours, we ask that you move your start time to 5:30 am with the 50K runners. -
50k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (5:30AM MDT)
$43.40
***IMPORTANT There will be a cutoff time for this race. If a runner has not made it to the last aid station (approximately 10 miles from finish line) by the 8.5 hour mark (1:30 PM) this will result in a disqualification
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