4th Annual Swift Bear Trail Run

The Swift Bear Trail Run offers a unique cultural and athletic experience combining challenging mountain trail running with Native American tradition during the Hays Powwow on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in north-central Montana. Set in the spectacular Mission Canyon within the Little Rocky Mountains, this race features dramatic limestone cliffs, natural bridges, and centuries-old canyon formations carved by Peoples Creek, providing runners with breathtaking scenery through traditional tribal lands. Participants choose from 10-mile, 20-mile, or 50K distances over varied terrain including two-track roads, gravel paths, and pavement sections while experiencing the vibrant weekend celebration of Native American dancing, music, and cultural traditions from indigenous peoples across the United States and Canada, creating an unforgettable fusion of athletic challenge and cultural immersion in one of Montanas most scenic and historically significant locations.