On June 18th, 2016 the 4th annual Trail Rail Run will feature a 50 Mile team relay and individual races of 50 Mile, 50K, 30K, or 12K. The various lengths begin along the abandoned Northern Pacific & Milwaukee Railroad grades tracking from Mullan, Idaho and each ending in St. Regis, Montana. The beginning of the course follows the historic Mullan Road and crosses a time zone & the Montana/Idaho state line. The longer race tracks over 2 breathtaking trestles and dive under 2 tunnels. The final portions of the course parallel and weave along the scenic St. Regis River before everyone finishes in the serene St. Regis Community Park with great food and free beer for those over 21. Build a team of 2 - 7 to enjoy the relay or sign up for an individual race by visiting http://www.trailrailrun.com/ or follow Trail Rail Run on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the latest updates. The event will be chip timed by Competitive Timing. The 50 Mile race begins at 6:00 a.m. Mullan, Idaho time (7:00 a.m. Mountain), The other races begin in Montana (Mountain time) 50K begins at 8:00 a.m., 30K begins at 9:00 a.m., and 12K begins at 10:00 a.m.
Read more about the 50 Mile Relay here: http://trailrailrun.com/50-mile-relay/
Run the old Milwaukee and Northern Pacific Railroad grades from Mullan, Idaho to St. Regis, Montana near the summer solstice. Gentle grades, beautiful scenery and moderate temperatures combine for an ultra great experience while crossing the Rocky Mountains.
The Trail Rail Run route is primarily on the abandoned Northern Pacific and Milwaukee railroad grades from the Shoshone Park near Mullan, ID to St. Regis Park in St. Regis, MT. Starting in Shoshone Park parking area, the route will follow the Northern Pacific railroad grade (#3025) to the Idaho/Montana state line. The route will continue on the railroad grade in Montana (#4208) to Dominion Creek Road (#810), turn south on Dominion Creek Road to the junction with the Milwaukee railroad grade (#300-1). The route will go west on the Milwaukee railroad grade across the Dominion trestle and through the Dominion tunnel and return east along the same route and continue along road #300-1 to the junction with Little Joe Road (#282). The route will go north on Little Joe Road to the junction with Camel’s Hump/Mullan Gulch Road (#2148). The route will cross Camel’s Hump Road and then turn east along the shoulder of Camel’s Hump road. The route then turns northeast through the edge of the helicopter landing area field along a flagged trail through the woods and into St. Regis Park. A portion of the field just west of the St. Regis Park, excluding the helicopter landing area, may be used for parking. Race starts, aid stations, and relay exchange points will occur near various exits along this stretch. Specifically, the 50K starts near the Taft exit area (Exit 5), the 30K starts near the Haugen exit area (Exit 16), and the 12K starts near the Ward Creek exit area (Exit 26). Additional aid stations and exchange points will also occur near the Lookout exit (Exit 0), the Saltese exit (Exit 10), the DeBorgia exit (Exit 18), and the Two Mile exit (Exit 30).
Exit 33, I-90, St Regis, Montana 59866. Packet pick up at St. Regis Community Center. Race day parking at St. Regis Community Park. Race day shuttle departures from St. Regis Travel Center.
In summary:
Date:
June 18, 2016
Website:
Registration:
Venue:
Northern Pacific & Milwaukee Railroad Trail
Mullan, Idaho to St. Regis, Montana 59866
406-370-8240
Ends in St. Regis Community Park, St. Regis, Montana 59866
Volunteer:
www.trailrailrun.com/volunteer
Start times:
50 Mile
6 a.m. in Idaho (7 a.m. Mountain/Montana time)
50K
8 a.m. in Montana
30K
9 a.m. in Montana
12K
10 a.m. in Montana
Shuttle services:
Bus shuttles to the starting lines will start in St. Regis and transport runners to the 50 Mile, 50K, 30K and 12K starting lines. Fees are $15 for the 50 Mile or the 50K, $10 for the 30K, and $5 for the 12K (no parking at 12K start).
Rates:
Me First Through March 31, 2016
12K: $30
30K: $50
50K: $75
50M: $100
50M Relay Participant: $50
50M Hand Cyclist: $100
Looking Good for Race Day April 1 – May 31, 2016
12K: $30
30K: $60
50K: $90
50M: $125
50M Relay Participant: $60
50M Hand Cyclist: $125
The Sure Thing June 1 – June 17, 2016
12K: $35
30K: $70
50K: $110
50M: $135
50M Relay Participant: $70
50M Hand Cyclist: $135