Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run

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From Beaverhead Trails Coalition

  • Date Sat 6th June 2026
  • Time 8:00AM MDT
  • Location Dillon, Montana
  • Price $7.00 - $58.30
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the 6th annual Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the beautiful town of Dillon, Beaverhead County! Organized by the Beaverhead Trails Coalition, this exhilarating event offers both a challenging 15K and a more manageable 5K trail run, set against the stunning backdrop of the High Trails System. The 15K course features 90% single-track terrain with 2400 feet of elevation gain, perfect for testing your summer fitness. Meanwhile, the 5K provides a similar thrilling mix of technical trails and breathtaking views, making it an excellent choice for runners of all levels.

This year, we are excited to announce a new race start at our West Trailhead! Experience the camaraderie of our community and enjoy a weekend packed with outdoor adventure in Dillon, a vibrant small town known for its local shops and warm hospitality. After the races, participants can look forward to food and awards at the Trailhead, with early race packet pick-up available the day before at the Patagonia Outlet store. Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself and make lasting memories in the heart of Montana!

Organiser's Description

**T-SHIRTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PRE-REGISTRATION THIS YEAR. WE LOWERED THE PRICE AND HAVE T-SHIRTS AS AN ADD ON DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. T-SHIRTS PAID FOR BEFORE MAY 20TH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT THE RACE. THOSE PURCHASED AFTERWARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT BIG TYME IN DILLON OR CAN BE SHIPPED FOR A SMALL SHIPPING FEE.

Beaverhead Trails Coalition (BTC) teamed up with the Beaverhead County High School (BCHS) Cross Country team in 2019 to bring the first Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run to the Dillon Community. This is the 6th annual event where a 5K and 15K trail run located on the BTCs High Trails just outside of Dillon takes place. In 2026 we are moving our race start to our new West Trailhead! Plan a weekend in Dillon, MT to attend this race and enjoy our trails.

The Pronghorn Pursuit, exclusively off-pavement, meanders through the gorgeous sagebrush hills of the High Trails System, with spectacular views of the Beaverhead River Valley below. The 15k course is challenging and will put your summer fitness to the test with 90% single-track and 2400 of climbing. The course is a great mix of steep climbs and technical descents interspersed with sections of fast, flowing single-track. The 5K course offers a similar technical mix and the same great views, but at a more manageable scale for many runners. You can still expect to be challenged by this course, with some steeper sections climbing over 500, but can look forward to the last kilometer being all downhill and smiles.

We invite you to visit our community, because we are a fun loving and hard working people. Dillon is located in Beaverhead County, which is home to a truly diverse group of Montanans, and totals close to three and half million acres. With room to roam, outdoor recreation abounds. Dillon is unique; it is a thriving small town that supports literally every type of small business including our local beloved flower shops, bookstores and eclectic coffee shops. We can't wait to see your smiling faces the weekend of June 6th!

For more information about the Beaverhead Trails Coalition please visit https://www.beaverheadtrails.org/ [https://www.beaverheadtrails.org/]

Food and awards will follow the races at the Trailhead. Runners are admitted free. Spectators pay $5.00.

Early Race Packet pick-up and late registration will be the day before the race from 4pm to 6pm. This will be located at the Patagonia Outlet store.

We are starting the race from our new trailhead this year! Check out the new maps below!

Sponsors: Sweetwater Coffee, Pioneer Federal Savings & Loan, Pivots Plus, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Stockman Bank, Concierge OT, and Bank of Commerce- if you are interested in sponsoring contact www.beaverheadtrails.org [https://www.beaverheadtrails.org]

Race Day Registration must be completed 30 minutes before race begins. The races will be chip timed by Butte Track Club.

15k starts at 8:00 am

5k starts at 8:45 am

Races

  • 5k Trail Run

    Incl. $3.00 Fee

    Sat 6th June 2026 (8:45AM MDT)

    $48.00

  • Kid's 5k (Ages 10 and Under)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 6th June 2026 (8:45AM MDT)

    $27.50

  • 15k Trail Run

    Incl. $3.30 Fee

    Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM MDT)

    $58.30

  • Fun Run/Walk 1 Mile

    Incl. $2.00 Fee

    Sat 6th June 2026 (9:00AM MDT)

    $7.00

    We are adding a fun run/walk in the afternoon as a fundraiser for the Early Childhood Coalition of Beaverhead County and the Beaverhead Trails Coalition. There will also be kids/family activities at the trailhead and Chamber Treasures hidden along the trail during the fun run.

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2700 10 Mile Road, Dillon, 59725, MT, United States

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