How hilly is the Don't Fence Me In Trail Run 12K?
The Don't Fence Me In Trail Run 12K is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 386 m.
Don't Fence Me In Trail Run 12K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
Don't Fence Me In Trail Run 12K at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 95/100
- Evidence depth
- 26 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Don't Fence Me In Trail Run 12K has known course details for its 12k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 12 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Road
- Scenery
- Moorland, Waterfront, Parkland, Mountain, City, Historic, Forest, Countryside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Don't Fence Me In Trail Run 12K route go?
The Don't Fence Me In Trail Run 12K route starts at Pioneer Park, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch, downtown Helena and finishes at Pioneer Park, downtown Helena (all courses begin and end here). Underfoot, expect a trail course. The setting includes moorland and waterfront. The 12K (technically closer to 13K) is a tour of Mount Ascension and Rodney Ridge via the Eagle Scout Trail climb, Archery Range and the namesake Don't Fence Me In Trail, descending Acropolis Crest.
What should runners know on race day for the Don't Fence Me In Trail Run 12K?
Finish-line party with live music (including The Ferrell Hogs at the awards ceremony), local beer and food, games and entertainment.
Race character
Scenery
- Moorland
- Waterfront
- Parkland
- Mountain
- City
- Historic
- Forest
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
- Competitive
Terrain
- Trail
- Road
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Moderate
- Source-stated ascent
- 386 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Grew from about 50 runners in 2000 to nearly 2,000 participants and volunteers today.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Race day logistics
- On-course music
- Finish-line party with live music (including The Ferrell Hogs at the awards ceremony), local beer and food, games and entertainment.
Access and course status
- Start
- Pioneer Park, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch, downtown Helena
- Finish
- Pioneer Park, downtown Helena (all courses begin and end here)
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Notable features
- Courses transition from historic downtown Helena streets to rugged single-track in minutes, climbing into the South Hills with Mount Helena and Mount Ascension rising 1,400 feet above the Helena Valley
- views of Montana's capitol, the Elkhorn Mountains, the Big Belt Mountains and the Sleeping Giant
- The 12K (technically closer to 13K) is a tour of Mount Ascension and Rodney Ridge via the Eagle Scout Trail climb, Archery Range and the namesake Don't Fence Me In Trail, descending Acropolis Crest
- three aid stations
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 10°CTypical temperature
- 16 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 95Favourability /100
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