Twin Mountain Trudge

Twin Mountain Trudge - January 10, 2026

Lace up your shoes and brace yourself for the 22nd running of this winter classic. The 2026 race will be held on January 10th!

Courses

• Single Loop ‘Classic’ Race: Approximately 10.2 miles. Hilly, cold, and windy, with long stretches of thigh-deep snow, some ice, and 2000 feet of climbing. One unmanned aid station midway. Very challenging, expected completion time 3-5 hours or more.
• Double Loop ‘Marathon’ Race: Approximately 20.5 miles. Two loops run in the same direction. Includes the unmanned aid station twice and a fully-stocked aid station at the halfway point (start/finish) with warm food. Challenging, comparable to a 50k race. Cutoff Time: Finish first loop in under 3 hours and 30 minutes to continue.

Rules and Required Gear

NOT ALLOWED: Snowshoes, skis, or other flotation devices.

ALLOWED: Ski or trekking poles, traction devices (e.g. MicroSpikes/YakTrax), grit.

MANDATORY (checked at registration and finish line): 40 oz of fluids, 400 calories of food, firestarter, wind coat, long pants, warm hat, gloves or mitts, emergency whistle, Mylar emergency “space” blanket, headlamp or flashlight for the second loop (22-mile race).

BE PREPARED: There is no way off the loop until the finish. If you get into trouble, rescue may take hours.

Embrace the Challenge, Enjoy the Experience!

The Twin Mountain Trudge is an adventure. Appreciate the raw beauty of the landscape and the unique camaraderie that comes from pushing yourself to the limit.

Start Times

• Double Loop: 8:00 AM MT
• Single Loop: 9:00 AM MT