3rd Annual Swift Bear Trail Run

  • Date Sat 9th August 2025
  • Location Hays, Montana
  • Price $27.50 - $48.70
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 10 Mile, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the 3rd Annual Swift Bear Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the stunning Mission Canyon of Hays, Blaine. This year, the event features an exciting new addition: a challenging 50K race, alongside the popular 10-mile and 20-mile runs. The 20-mile course offers a scenic loop through the mountains, combining dirt tracks, gravel paths, and a touch of pavement for a diverse running experience.

Runners can look forward to prizes for the top male and female finishers in both the 10 and 20-mile events, with further details on prizes for the 50K to be announced. All races start and finish at the east end of the Powwow grounds, where participants will gather 30 minutes before their respective start times. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer, this event promises a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and breathtaking views. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with fellow trail enthusiasts!

Organiser's Description

UPDATE: RUN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025.

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WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 3RD ANNUAL SWIFT BEAR TRAIL RUN ALONG WITH THE NEW ADDED EVENT OF 50K! IT WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024 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!

Races

  • 10 Mile Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS SOON
  • 20 Mile Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 9th August 2025 (6:30AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS SOON
    ***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. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 9th August 2025 (5:30AM EDT)

    $48.70

    OPENS SOON
    ***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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260 Stevens St, Hays, 59527, MT, United States

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