Expedition 12K

🗓️ WHEN & WHERE:

Sunday April 27, 2025 at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park in Cardwell, Montana.

📝 REGISTRATION:

• Includes: chip timing, park entry, a custom race shirt plus additional custom item, post-race brunch and drink, and a chance to win top awards and raffle prizes.

🏞️ COURSE:

• Type: Primarily single-track trail with a few asphalt road crossings, featuring sharp turns and sweeping views of the Jefferson Valley.
• Elevation: Cover 2,200+ ft. of vertical gain and 2,100+ ft. of vertical loss.
• Conditions: Trails are typically dry and clear of snow and mud: however, mid-April can be unpredictable.
• Preparation: Prepare for various weather conditions.

🚰 AID STATIONS:

• Availability: There are 2 cupless aid stations along the course.
• Requirements: You must provide your own cup/hydration system or consider purchasing your own reusable race cup with race registration.

📦 PACKET PICKUP:

• Date: Saturday, April 26 at Bozeman Running Company from 10 AM - 5 PM.
• Race morning pickup: 8 AM - 8:45 AM at the park, reserved for traveling runners or those unable to make it to BRC on Saturday.
• Efficiency: By picking up your gear on Saturday, you help us greatly in kicking this race off on time.

🚗 CARPOLLING:

• Encouragement: We highly encourage you to carpool to the event if possible.
• Purpose: This helps us manage the number of available parking spots and reduce our carbon footprint.
• Instructions: Please follow the parking attendants upon entering.

🌍 TRAIL CARE:

• Environment: This is a cupless race, and we ask that you help us in keeping the trail clean.
• Policy: Leave No Trace — pack all trash, GU packets, and wrappers with you.
• Rules: Stay on all designated trails and follow the race flags. Do not cut trails or switchbacks. Run through mud and snow sections, not around them.

🏆 AWARDS:

Awards will be distributed to top Male, Female, and Non Binary categories.

📜 RACE POLICIES:

• This race does not qualify for bib transfers, cancellations, or rollovers.
• If you wish to have the ability to receive a refund in case something comes up and you are no longer able to attend, you must purchase REGSHIELD Race Insurance at registration checkout. You may not purchase it at a later date.
• If you have purchased REGSHIELD and need to request a refund, select the “File A Refund Request” at the bottom of your confirmation email that you received from REGSHIELD. Refunds are not managed by Bozeman Running Company, and must be handled through REGSHIELD, a FANSHIELD product.

For more information and to register, visit the race's official page: Expedition 12K Trail Race.