Expedition 12K Trail Race

🚩 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.
• Elevation: Cover 2,200+ ft. of vertical gain and 2,100+ ft. of vertical loss.
• Trail Condition: Typically dry and clear of snow and mud, but mid-April can be unpredictable.
• Weather: Prepare for various weather conditions.

💧 AID STATIONS:

• Location: There are 2 cupless aid stations along the course.
• Cup Requirement: You must provide your own cup/hydration system.
• Purchase Option: 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.
• Note: Reserved for traveling runners or those unable to make it into BRC on Saturday.
• Efficiency: Picking up your gear on Saturday helps kick off the race on time.

🚗 CARPOOLING:

• Encouragement: We highly encourage you to carpool to the event if possible.
• Purpose: Helps manage the number of available parking spots and reduces our carbon footprint.
• Guidance: Please follow the parking attendants upon entering.

🌿 TRAIL CARE:

• Cupless Race: We ask that you help us in keeping the trail clean.
• Leave No Trace: Pack all trash, GU packets and wrappers with you.
• Trail Use: Stay on all designated trails and follow the race flags.
• Active Engagement: 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, 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.

For more information, visit the race page: Expedition 12K Trail Race.