SHATS 2020 Series
Goats in the Meadow (SHATS Race #1, Little Blackfoot Meadows)
Allow 45 minutes to drive to the race start from Helena. Head west on Hwy 12 for about 20 miles. Just before you reach Elliston, turn left (south) on Little Blackfoot Road. Follow signs to Kading Campground, approx. 15 miles from Hwy 12. When you pass the campground entrance you'll see the end of the road -- you're there! Do NOT park in the trailer turn-around. Please carpool if possible.
You’ll run up to Little Blackfoot Meadow mostly on non-technical singletrack. This course is scenic with rolling hills for a net uphill on the way out and downhill on the way back. You will cross the Little Blackfoot River twice, once with an opportunity to get your feet wet.
You’ll run up to Little Blackfoot Meadow mostly on non-technical singletrack. This course is scenic with rolling hills for a net uphill on the way out and downhill on the way back. You will cross the Little Blackfoot River twice, once with an opportunity to get your feet wet.
- Event Date:
- Saturday August 15, 2020
- Start Time:
- 9:00am MDT
- Registration Limit:
- 16 spots left.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Goats in the Dark (SHATS Race #2, Tubbs Trailhead, Helena)
Bring a good headlamp for 3.2 miles of fun in the dark! The race starts at the intersection of LeGrande Cannon Blvd and Silverette St on Helena's west site. The course takes you up LeGrande Cannon Blvd for about 1/2 mile to the Tubbs trailhead. Glowsticks mark the way on Ambrose and Diretissima trails and takes you back down to LeGrande and a short sprint back to the start area. Runners and friends are invited to the RD's house nearby for an afterparty and bonfire.
- Event Date:
- Friday September 11, 2020
- Start Time:
- 9:00pm MDT
- Registration Limit:
- 21 spots left.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Goat Pursuit (SHATS Race #3, Helena Ridge trailhead)
This fun race is run as a time trial format – a runner will start every 30 seconds, starting with the slowest runner. If this is your first race in the series, please send a recent 10K or 12K time by email.
The Trolley shuttle bus will leave the Lewis and Clark Library at 8:00 AM to carry runners to the top. The course starts with switchbacks up to the Helena Ridge trail but the rest of the course is primarily downhill on moderately technical singletrack. It finishes at the Dump Gulch Trailhead just off Grizzly Gulch Rd.
The Trolley shuttle bus will leave the Lewis and Clark Library at 8:00 AM to carry runners to the top. The course starts with switchbacks up to the Helena Ridge trail but the rest of the course is primarily downhill on moderately technical singletrack. It finishes at the Dump Gulch Trailhead just off Grizzly Gulch Rd.
- Event Date:
- Sunday September 27, 2020
- Start Time:
- 9:00am MDT
- Registration Limit:
- 24 spots left.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Goat Grind (SHATS Race #4, Elkhorn Endurance Retreat)
The final race takes place in the Elkhorn Mountains not far from Helena for a beautiful change of scenery. The course has steep hills, a creek crossing, and some moderately technical singletrack. One series champion referred to this course as a “meatgrinder." Runners enjoy a hearty breakfast and series award ceremony afterward for those who have participated in at least 3 SHATS races.
Take I-15 from Helena a short distance to the Montana City exit, then head southeast on McClellan Creek Road to the Elkhorn Endurance Retreat (597 McClellan Creek Road, Clancy). Allow 30 minutes from Helena. A sign marks the turnoff to the retreat.
Take I-15 from Helena a short distance to the Montana City exit, then head southeast on McClellan Creek Road to the Elkhorn Endurance Retreat (597 McClellan Creek Road, Clancy). Allow 30 minutes from Helena. A sign marks the turnoff to the retreat.
- Event Date:
- Sunday October 11, 2020
- Start Time:
- 10:00am MDT
- Registration Limit:
- 29 spots left.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
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