Environmental
The Yellowstone Gateway 30K Run is a beautiful 18 miles of gravel roads, USFS dirt roads, and trails directly below Emigrant Peak in Paradise Valley. This run is scenic and fun!
The starting line is at the Sage Lodge, which has an elevation of 4,966 ft., moving up to the turnaround at St. Julian Mine (7,618 ft.), then heads back to finish at Chico Hot Springs (5,250 ft.). Total climb is 2,609 feet.
The mile-10 turnaround is at the historic St. Julian Mine with stunning views of Emigrant Peak and the Snowy Block Mountains. This out-and-back section through Emigrant Gulch is where you’ll truly understand why this landscape is “more valuable than gold, with no pavement in sight!”
You can register for the run at Runsignup.com/Race/MT/Pray/YellowstoneCity30K. Runner fee is $75. There are three aid stations on the course. Each will be stocked with water, Tailwind Nutrition Fuel drinks, gels, and various standard trail foods.
Sustainability meets adventure as The Yellowstone Gateway 30K (TG30K) is proudly cupless—bring your own hydration system (or bottle) and help us tread lightly on this incredible landscape. We recommend that you wear a trail-running vest or waist pack to carry your bottle, extra layers and snacks. After the race, relax with a free beer (if you’re over 21), lunch, and free swim pass at Chico Hot Springs!
A free shuttle service is available from Chico to Sage Lodge from 7:10 am–8:30 am, with multiple departures.
Haven’t trained and want to participate? Get on the YG30K course as a volunteer! Whether you’d rather hop on a bike as a sweeper, direct or cheer on the runners from the sidelines, or help out at one of the aid stations, there are opportunities for you—and enjoy free food/drinks after the race, plus get a YG30K hat! Sign up to volunteer also at Runsignup.com/Race/MT/Pray/YellowstoneCity30K.