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Celebrate 25 years of Happy Trails! 

Twenty-five years ago, a race was born in the heart of Helena. The Don't Fence Me In Trail Run began as a grassroots effort to showcase the work of Prickly Pear Land Trust. With a few passionate volunteers and a shared love for Helena’s trails, the first race was launched as both a challenge and a celebration. What started as a small event of 50 runners, now attracts over 2,000 participants and volunteers. The Don't Fence Me In Trail Run has become a cherished Helena tradition, making this run an enduring symbol of community and conservation. Celebrating 25 incredible years of the Don’t Fence Me In trail run, we thank you for helping preserve and protect our open lands and trails.

We're celebrating the 25th anniversary with four new courses and six events: 

50K - This course tours all of Helena's South Hills and includes two summit climbs and three ridges. 
25K - Explore the west side of Mount Ascension, traverse Rodney Ridge and Waking Sky, and then climb the Helena Ridge to Mount Helena. 
12K Race and Walk - Enjoy the South Hills’ highlights on a tour of Mount Ascension and Rodney Ridge. 
5K Race and Dog Walk - This course is a family and dog-friendly introduction to Mount Ascension. 

All courses now begin and end in Pioneer Park. 
Bonus: Kids 12 and under register for free in the 5K!
There are NO refunds for race registration.

After your event, join us for a big old party with food and beer, music and dancing, balloon-twisting and yard games. Funds raised by Don't Fence Me In support the South Hills trail system and Prickly Pear Land Trust.