Scout Mountain Ultras
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Scout Mountain Ultras : overview
Scout Mountain Ultras is an annual trail running event held the first weekend of June near Pocatello, Idaho. The 2026 edition is scheduled for June 5-6, 2026. The Mink Creek Group site serves as the race headquarters and finish area. The event is held on the traditional lands of the Shoshone and Bannock. The 100-mile race is a Hardrock Endurance Run qualifier. The organizers state a commitment to inclusivity, reserving at least fifty percent of the field at each event for women, femme and non-binary participants, and maintain a no-harassment policy.
Courses and key details
- 100 mile - ~23,800 ft vertical gain and loss.
- 50 mile - listed as 53.8 miles with over 10,900 ft vertical gain and loss.
- 50 km - about 7,400 ft ascent and descent; routes include Gibson Jack, West Fork and Scout Mountain.
- 23 mile loop - over 5,400 ft gain and loss; includes a summit of Scout Mountain and long sections of single track.
Registration notes: registration for the 100-mile race opens December 1, 2025, and registration for the other distances opens January 1, 2026. The course descriptions note potential for snowy and muddy conditions, with some sections likely to have snow depending on winter severity. An additional $5 donation to Bannock County Search And Rescue is listed as a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.