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The Rut Mountain Runs

The Rut Mountain Runs — 50K

The Rut 50K is the flagship alpine course at Big Sky, with exposed and technical sections around Lone Peak. The organiser directly publishes the 2026 GPX; catalogue metrics are calculated locally from the file.

September 13, 2026Big Sky, Montana, United States

Distance
48 km
Elevation
+2,997 m

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Route reference

Prepare the The Rut Mountain Runs — 50K route

The The Rut Mountain Runs — 50K 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Big Sky, Montana, United States to Big Sky, Montana, United States, with 48.1 km and 2,997 m D+ on the page.

Listed organiser: The Rut.

Start / area
Big Sky, Montana, United States
Finish
Big Sky, Montana, United States
Edition
2026
Distance
48.1 km
Elevation gain
2,997 m D+

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 48 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 3,118 m ascent calculated from GPX elevations.

These track measurements remain separate from the organiser's figures and depend on the GPX version and sampling.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 1 · sources with a recorded review date: 1. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 23 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the The Rut Mountain Runs — 50K GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

Reviewed information

Preparation and points to check

Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The route is for the 2026 edition; it must not be presented as a later edition’s route without organiser confirmation.
  • No explicit redistribution licence was identified; organiser attribution is retained.

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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