Nitty Gritty Off Road Race
- Date Sun 16th August 2026
- Time 7:30AM MDT
- Location Red Lodge, Montana
- Price $27.50 - $213.00
- Races 8 races
- Distances Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race on Sunday, August 16, 2026, held at the stunning Red Lodge Mountain Resort in Carbon. This exhilarating off-road marathon is earning a reputation for its challenging terrain, featuring plenty of climbing along dirt roads and single-track trails. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, there’s a distance for everyone! Participants can choose from a solo half or full marathon, or form a relay team of two, three, or six to take on the marathon challenge together.
The Nitty Gritty truly captures the essence of trail running with its motto: low key, high elevation. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners and don’t forget to bring your furry friends, as dogs are welcome on the course! With race start times staggered throughout the morning—solo full at 7:30 AM, teams at 8:30 AM, solo half at 9:30 AM, and hot lap at 10:30 AM—there’s plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere. So gather your friends, pack your bear spray and camp chair, and prepare for a day of grit, fun, and community spirit!
The Nitty Gritty truly captures the essence of trail running with its motto: low key, high elevation. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners and don’t forget to bring your furry friends, as dogs are welcome on the course! With race start times staggered throughout the morning—solo full at 7:30 AM, teams at 8:30 AM, solo half at 9:30 AM, and hot lap at 10:30 AM—there’s plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere. So gather your friends, pack your bear spray and camp chair, and prepare for a day of grit, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
This off-road marathon will be held at Red Lodge Mountain Resort. The Nitty Gritty is starting to earn quite the reputation. And that is, one nitty, gritty marathon with LOTS of climbing all on dirt roads and single track trails.
With a late August date, your summer of running and racing will be what prepares you for this battle royal event. Form a six, three or two runner relay team to tackle the marathon, or if you have the grit, try the solo hot lap, half, or full marathon!
The Nitty Gritty embodies our motto the most out of any race: low key, high elevation. While the terrain is challenging, everything else is lowkey and there is distance for all abilities. Dogs are welcome to run with you on or off leash, the beer and snacks might be the biggest draw.second only to the awesome people! Small but mighty, this race is for those who love trail running and everything that comes with it! Bring your bear spray, camp chair, and good attitude.
So lay the peer pressure on your friends, because its time to get down to The Nitty Gritty!
Race Start Times: (Please arrive 45 minutes before your start time for registration and a pre-race meeting)
Solo Full: 7:30am
Teams: 8:30am
Solo Half: 9:30am
Hot Lap: 10:30am
With a late August date, your summer of running and racing will be what prepares you for this battle royal event. Form a six, three or two runner relay team to tackle the marathon, or if you have the grit, try the solo hot lap, half, or full marathon!
The Nitty Gritty embodies our motto the most out of any race: low key, high elevation. While the terrain is challenging, everything else is lowkey and there is distance for all abilities. Dogs are welcome to run with you on or off leash, the beer and snacks might be the biggest draw.second only to the awesome people! Small but mighty, this race is for those who love trail running and everything that comes with it! Bring your bear spray, camp chair, and good attitude.
So lay the peer pressure on your friends, because its time to get down to The Nitty Gritty!
Race Start Times: (Please arrive 45 minutes before your start time for registration and a pre-race meeting)
Solo Full: 7:30am
Teams: 8:30am
Solo Half: 9:30am
Hot Lap: 10:30am
Races
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Solo Half Marathon
Incl. $3.40 Fee & TBD
Sun 16th August 2026 (9:30AM MDT)
$43.40
This race will feature 3 laps on the course. Start/finish of each lap is the main base area, water and snacks are here and you can stage any other resources you need for quick access. -
Marathon Relay -6 People
Incl. $13.00 Fee & TBD
Sun 16th August 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$213.00
This race will feature 6 laps. Your team can decide who runs what -split the laps evenly or have one person run more, totally up to you! Start/finish of each lap is the main base area, water and snacks are here and you can stage any other resources you need for quick access. -
Hot Lap
Incl. $2.50 Fee & TBD
Sun 16th August 2026 (10:30AM MDT)
$27.50
One lap, that's it! Start/finish of each lap is the main base area, water and snacks are here. There are no aid stations on course. -
Solo Marathon
Incl. $3.40 Fee & TBD
Sun 16th August 2026 (7:30AM MDT)
$43.40
This race is 6 laps. Start/finish of each lap is the main base area, water and snacks are here and you can stage any other resources you need for quick access. -
Marathon Relay -5 People
Incl. $11.50 Fee & TBD
Sun 16th August 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$186.50
This race will feature 6 laps. Your team can decide who runs what -split the laps evenly or have one person run more, totally up to you! Start/finish of each lap is the main base area, water and snacks are here and you can stage any other resources you need for quick access. -
Marathon Relay -4 People
Incl. $9.40 Fee & TBD
Sun 16th August 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$149.40
This race will feature 6 laps. Your team can decide who runs what -split the laps evenly or have one person run more, totally up to you! Start/finish of each lap is the main base area, water and snacks are here and you can stage any other resources you need for quick access. -
Marathon Relay -3 People
Incl. $7.00 Fee & TBD
Sun 16th August 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$107.00
This race will feature 6 laps. Your team can decide who runs what -split the laps evenly or have one person run more, totally up to you! Start/finish of each lap is the main base area, water and snacks are here and you can stage any other resources you need for quick access. -
Marathon Relay - 2 People
Incl. $5.20 Fee & TBD
Sun 16th August 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$75.20
This race will feature 6 laps. Your team can decide who runs what -split the laps evenly or have one person run more, totally up to you! Start/finish of each lap is the main base area, water and snacks are here and you can stage any other resources you need for quick access.
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