Judith Mountain 10K

• I registered for one event but changed my mind and want to switch to a different event, is that possible? 
  • Yes and no, you can transfer from the 10K race to the 6K hike, but you cannot transfer up from the 6K hike to the 10K race. There will be a $1 processing fee, and you will not be refunded the difference in price from the 10K to the 6K. Sign in to your Runsignup account and follow directions to "transfer to another event".
• Are there refunds? 
  • Refunds are not offered unless you elected to purchase race insurance through RegShield when you signed up. If you selected this, follow the details in your confirmation email to file for a refund. 
• Can I run the "6K hike"?
  • Nah, don't be that person. 
• You filled up already?! Is there a waitlist?
  • Yes, due to high demand last year, we decided to open a waitlist this year!
• I am pregnant, can I defer my registration until next year?
  • Yes, reach out to the race director for these special circumstances.
• What time do the races start? 
  • 8am for both the 10K run and the 6K hike
• Can someone else grab my packet for me?
  • Yes, not a problem!
• Where do I park?
  • All runners AND spectators must park at the designated private land 2 miles down from the Lodge. Address is 4390 Lime Kiln Rd. 
  • NO PARKING anywhere along the road, private driveways, or at the Lodge (*unless you meet special exception* criteria).
  • *Exceptions: spectators with small children with strollers/carriers are allowed to park at the Lodge/Trailhead. Spectators traveling from out-of-town with a dog are also allowed to park at the Lodge/Trailhead (note: no dogs are allowed on the shuttle bus).
  • There will be volunteers monitoring parking, so please be respectful of them and the event's guidelines. 
• How long does the shuttle bus run?
  • 6:30am-7:30am taking runners from parking area to race location every 10-15minutes
  • 9:30-11:30am taking runners from race location back to parking area every 10-15minutes
  • LAST SHUTTLE BUS PICKUP is 7:30AM!
• When and where is packet pickup? 
  • Friday, July 31 from 4-8pm at Fitness Central Gym. Address: 410 W Main St, Lewistown. 
  • Saturday, Aug 1st from 6:45am-7:45am at race start: Judith Mountain Lodge/Limekiln Trailhead. Address: 6300 Lime Kiln Rd
    • this is for out-of-town travelers coming that morning only
• Are there aid stations?
  • Yes! There will be 2 aid stations on the course with water, Hammer gels, and fruit snacks (located at about the 2-mile and 4-mile marks), and 1 aid station at the finish line with water, fruit, and fruit snacks. Carrying your own water and fuel is encouraged. 
• Will the Judith Mountain Lodge bar/restaurant be open during the event?
  • Yes! They we will open serving drinks and providing breakfast burritos to all participants!
• Are there bathrooms available?
  • Yes, there will be 2 porta-potties at the parking/shuttling area and 4 porta-potties plus a vault toilet at the race start/finish. There are no bathrooms on the course, but there are lots of trees!
• Are there age-group awards?
  • Heck yes! The 10K race will have top 3 overall female and male awards, as well as, top 3 awards in each category:  <20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
  • All finishers of the 4-mile hike will be entered for some awesome raffle prizes to be drawn at random; no top or age-group prizes will be awarded for this event. 
• Is there race-day registration?
  • No. We are sold out. 
• Are headphones allowed?
  • They are fine, but we recommend open-ear or low-volume to remain alert to your surroundings and passing runners.
• Are there course maps?
  • Yes, click here for the 10K map. 
  • 6K hike is first 1.8 miles of the 10K course, then you turn around and come back
• What is the elevation gain/loss?
  • 10K: 1,280', with most of the gain occurring in the first 2 miles. 
  • 6K hike: 950'
• Can I run with my dog?
  • While we love our furry friends, they are not allowed on the race course or the shuttle bus. Service dogs are, of course, an exception. 
• How do the shirts fit?
  • They are unisex sizing, so if you prefer a tighter fit, we suggest sizing down. 
• Is there a time cut-off?
  • Yes. We are encouraging all runners/hikers to be done with their event in 3 hours, so by 11am. We want to get everyone back in time for Centerfest (gates open at 12pm and first band starts at 12:30pm)
• Is there an age-minimum?
  • 10K run: ages 7 and up
  • 6K hike: no age minimum, but please be mindful of the encouraged 3-hour cut-off; we would like all runners and hikers to be back by 11am. Last shuttle bus will leave the Lodge back to parking area at 11:30am.
• Is there a bag drop area?
  • You can leave bags and gear in an area behind the registration table where volunteers will be sitting at the race start. 
  • *Please note: volunteers are not responsible for lost or stolen items.