Running Up for Air | Mt Sentinel
- Date Sat 15th February 2025
- Time 6:00AM MST
- Location Missoula, Montana
- Price $91.10 - $154.70
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an exciting day of community and fitness at the Running Up for Air (RUFA) event on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in scenic Missoula, Montana! This unique winter endurance challenge invites participants to run or hike laps up the majestic Mt. Sentinel, standing at an impressive 5,158 feet. Choose from a thrilling 3, 6, or 12-hour race format and help us reach our ambitious goal of completing 700 laps.
Each lap completed contributes to a meaningful cause, as local sponsors will donate $1 for every lap to Climate Smart Missoula, making every step you take a step toward improving air quality in our beloved valley. Not only will you enjoy the breathtaking views and invigorating exercise, but you'll also be part of a collective effort to tackle climate issues while fostering a sense of community. Gather your friends and family for support, create your fundraising page, and let's make a difference together while celebrating the great outdoors! Join us for a day filled with positivity, purpose, and the spirit of giving back to nature.
Each lap completed contributes to a meaningful cause, as local sponsors will donate $1 for every lap to Climate Smart Missoula, making every step you take a step toward improving air quality in our beloved valley. Not only will you enjoy the breathtaking views and invigorating exercise, but you'll also be part of a collective effort to tackle climate issues while fostering a sense of community. Gather your friends and family for support, create your fundraising page, and let's make a difference together while celebrating the great outdoors! Join us for a day filled with positivity, purpose, and the spirit of giving back to nature.
Organiser's Description
BIG NEWS! Runner's Edge, the Rut Mountain Runs, Sapphire Physical Therapy, the Good Food Store, Toiffer Pet Outfitters, and Hillary Ogg Real Estate are EACH DONATING $1 FOR EVERY LAP DONE AT RUFA. That means 1 LAP = $6 TO CLIMATE SMART MISSOULA! We have a goal of completing 700 laps this year - sign up, complete as many laps as you can, and help us get there!
Who's ready to run or hike laps up Mt. Sentinel... in February?! Tackling air quality and climate issues is a figurative mountain of a challenge. There's no better way to start tackling those issues while building community then by climbing a literal mountain. From that concept, RUFA was born.
Running Up for Air (RUFA) Mt. Sentinel is a 3, 6, or 12-hour winter endurance challenge on Mt. Sentinel (5,158 elevation), the iconic mountain on the edge of Missoula. RUFA Mt. Sentinel is a part of the Up For Air Series [https://upforairseries.org], a nonprofit that helps start local RUFA races and boost their impact to their local non profits addressing air quality and climate issues. As they state, "working for clean air is an endurance sport. Whether youre accruing vert in one of our races, volunteering your time to make our events unforgettable, donating to fuel the cause, or becoming part of our incredible family of sponsors, RUFA is all about taking action. Every contribution makes a difference, so come be a part of something special and help us breathe new life into our communities." Let's do this!
Missoulians are lucky enough to have some of the best access to trails and wild places in the country. However, our beautiful valley is often plagued by poor air quality - both wildfire smoke in the summer and wintertime inversions. Participants of RUFA Mt. Sentinel will ascend Mt. Sentinel and attempt to summit the mountain as many times as possible to raise awareness and money to address air quality issues affecting our valley and home. With each registration, a fundraising page will be created on your behalf. Participants are also encouraged to gather pledges from friends and family for each lap completed up the mountain. All proceeds from this event go to Climate Smart Missoula [https://www.missoulaclimate.org] and their efforts to improve air quality for all Montanans.
PAST RACE PHOTOS BY ANASTASIA WILDE:
2024 [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.924154123043333&type=3], 2023 [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.664402639018484&type=3], 2022 [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10158862965308099&type=3]
Who's ready to run or hike laps up Mt. Sentinel... in February?! Tackling air quality and climate issues is a figurative mountain of a challenge. There's no better way to start tackling those issues while building community then by climbing a literal mountain. From that concept, RUFA was born.
Running Up for Air (RUFA) Mt. Sentinel is a 3, 6, or 12-hour winter endurance challenge on Mt. Sentinel (5,158 elevation), the iconic mountain on the edge of Missoula. RUFA Mt. Sentinel is a part of the Up For Air Series [https://upforairseries.org], a nonprofit that helps start local RUFA races and boost their impact to their local non profits addressing air quality and climate issues. As they state, "working for clean air is an endurance sport. Whether youre accruing vert in one of our races, volunteering your time to make our events unforgettable, donating to fuel the cause, or becoming part of our incredible family of sponsors, RUFA is all about taking action. Every contribution makes a difference, so come be a part of something special and help us breathe new life into our communities." Let's do this!
Missoulians are lucky enough to have some of the best access to trails and wild places in the country. However, our beautiful valley is often plagued by poor air quality - both wildfire smoke in the summer and wintertime inversions. Participants of RUFA Mt. Sentinel will ascend Mt. Sentinel and attempt to summit the mountain as many times as possible to raise awareness and money to address air quality issues affecting our valley and home. With each registration, a fundraising page will be created on your behalf. Participants are also encouraged to gather pledges from friends and family for each lap completed up the mountain. All proceeds from this event go to Climate Smart Missoula [https://www.missoulaclimate.org] and their efforts to improve air quality for all Montanans.
PAST RACE PHOTOS BY ANASTASIA WILDE:
2024 [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.924154123043333&type=3], 2023 [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.664402639018484&type=3], 2022 [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10158862965308099&type=3]
Races
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12 Hr
Incl. $9.70 Fee
Sat 15th February 2025 (6:00AM MST)
$154.70
CLOSEDTraction devices are REQUIRED -
6 Hr
Incl. $8.20 Fee
Sat 15th February 2025 (12:00PM MST)
$128.20
CLOSEDTraction devices are REQUIRED -
3 Hr
Incl. $6.10 Fee
Sat 15th February 2025 (3:00PM MST)
$91.10
CLOSEDTraction devices are REQUIRED
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