Nitty Gritty Off Road Race
- Date Sun 17th August 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Red Lodge, Montana
- Price $27.50 - $213.00
- Races 8 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race on Sunday, August 17th, 2025, at the stunning Red Lodge Mountain Resort in Carbon. Celebrating its sixth year, this off-road marathon is gaining a reputation for its challenging terrain and vibrant atmosphere. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a solo hot lap, half marathon, or full marathon, as well as team options for those who prefer to tackle the course in groups of two, three, or six.
This event truly embraces the spirit of trail running, featuring dirt roads and single-track trails that promise plenty of climbing and adventure. With a motto of "low key, high elevation," the Nitty Gritty welcomes runners of all abilities, making it an inclusive and exciting competition. Dogs are encouraged to join in on the fun, and the post-race festivities, including beer and snacks, make for an unforgettable day. So gather your friends, bring your bear spray, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure at the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race!
This event truly embraces the spirit of trail running, featuring dirt roads and single-track trails that promise plenty of climbing and adventure. With a motto of "low key, high elevation," the Nitty Gritty welcomes runners of all abilities, making it an inclusive and exciting competition. Dogs are encouraged to join in on the fun, and the post-race festivities, including beer and snacks, make for an unforgettable day. So gather your friends, bring your bear spray, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure at the Nitty Gritty Off Road Race!
Organiser's Description
This off-road marathon will be held at Red Lodge Mountain Resort. In its sixth year running, 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)
Teams: 9:00am
Solo Full: 7:30am
Solo Half: 11:00am
Hot Lap: 1pm
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)
Teams: 9:00am
Solo Full: 7:30am
Solo Half: 11:00am
Hot Lap: 1pm
Races
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Solo Half Marathon
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Hat
Sun 17th August 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$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 & Hat
Sun 17th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$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 & Hat
Sun 17th August 2025 (1:00PM EDT)
$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. Race starts at 1pm, participants may do a rolling start until 3pm. -
Solo Marathon
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Hat
Sun 17th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$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. Due to it being dark at 6:00am and the amount of wildlife that calls the course home, all marathon racers must run the 1st lap together as a group, each participant needs to carry a headlamp, cell phone, and bear spray. If you've got a friend that wants to pace or join you on the first lap, they can free of charge. -
Marathon Relay -5 People
Incl. $11.50 Fee & Hat
Sun 17th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$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 & Hat
Sun 17th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$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 & Hat
Sun 17th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$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 & Hat
Sun 17th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$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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