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    11 Miles to Paradise | October 5th | Registration opens Tues., May 20th at 8:00AM

    This 10.6 mile point-to-point race runs through Lolo National Forest on rolling single-track trail alongside the Clark Fork River.  After the race, runners will be shuttled to Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort to enjoy post race food, drinks, and soak in the hot pools. Each participant will receive a stylish 11 Miles to Paradise T-shirt, custom drop bag,  bus shuttle to race start, chip timing, finisher award, and snacks at the finish line!

    “I wanted to thank you for all your work in making 11 Miles to Paradise such an enjoyable event. What a great place for the after race festivities too! This is definitely one we will put on next year’s calendar.”

    -Carolyn Mirich

    Registration

    5.20.25

    • $70

    Add On Options (Details below)

    • Post-Race Meal – $14
    • Quinn’s Hot Springs Pass – $10
    • Missoula Shuttle – $15
    • *NEW* Custom 11 Miles to Paradise Nomadix towel - $40

     

    The race is capped at 750 participants.


     

    Race Registration Includes

    • 11 Miles to Paradise Shirt
    • 2025 Finishers Award
    • Custom Drop Bag
    • Option for a free post-race massage from Sapphire Physical Therapy
    • A shuttle from Quinn’s to the race start and back to Quinn’s after the finish
    • Race photos
    • Nutrition products for fueling at our halfway Aid Station.
    • Homemade cookies and snacks at the finish line
    • Chip timing by Competitive Timing
    • Almost 11 Miles of running along the mighty Clark Fork River

     

    Registration Add-On Options

    Quinn’s Hot Springs Pool Pass ($10)

    Quinn’s Hot Springs Pool Pass is to be used between 11-3 PM. If you are planning on staying the night at Quinn’s Hot Springs, you do not need to purchase a pool pass. Please note that a pool pass is not complimentary with your race entry fee–you must purchase a pool pass to soak at Quinn’s after the race.

    Post Race Lunch at Quinn’s ($14)

    Your choice of lunch is provided by Quinn’s Hot Springs. Lunch options are a cheeseburger or veggie burger.  All sandwiches are served with a drink and a choice of side (potato or pasta salad). Please note that a meal ticket is not complimentary with your race entry fee–you must purchase a meal ticket to eat at Quinn’s after the race.

    Have friends or family coming along? Buy them a lunch or pool pass now! To get an accurate food count, you won't be able to purchase extra meal passes race day. All lunch and pool pass tickets will be given out at packet pick up.

    Missoula Bus Shuttle ($10)

    We offer an optional bus ride from Missoula to the race start. This shuttle will leave Missoula on race morning at 7:00 AM, drop you off directly at the race start in St. Regis, and drive you back to Missoula from Quinn’s Hot Springs at 2:30 PM.

    Taking the bus allows you to avoid the hassle of driving, save on gas, and the convenience of not parking at Quinn’s and getting on another shuttle to the start on race morning.  If you choose to take the Missoula Shuttle, you must pick up your packet on Saturday.

    Custom 11 Miles to Paradise Nomadix Towel ($40)

    For the first time ever, we have customized the perfect towel for soaking at Quinn's, hanging out by the river, or packing with you in your drop bag to wipe all the sweat away after a fun run/hike! We partnered with Nomadix to create "The Only Towel You Need". This towel not only looks great, it is also... 

    • Super Absorbent
    • Quick-Dry
    • Sand-Resistant
    • Funk-Resistant
    • Pet Hair-Resistant

     

    Best of all, you can show everyone near and far that you did the coveted 11 Miles to Paradise race!


     

    How to Add or Edit Add Ons (Meal Tickets, Pool Passes, Bus Shuttle, Towel)

    • Sign In to RunSignUp
    • Go to “Profile”
    • Click “My Registered Races”
    • Click “Manage” next to the registration to manage your add on purchases

     

    Schedule

    10.4.25

    • 10:00am – 4:00pm: Packet Pickup at Runner’s Edge.

    10.5.25 (Race Day)

    • 7:00am: Bus shuttle from Missoula to race start departs from Runner’s Edge (runners taking the Missoula bus shuttle MUST pick up their packets the day before)
    • 7:15am – 7:45am: Race Day Packet Pick Up at Quinn’s Hot Springs (at Paradise Hall on the river side of the highway at Quinn’s)
    • 7:45am – 8:00am: Buses will be departing from Quinns Hot Springs.
    • 9:00am:  Wave #1 Start
    • 9:05am: Wave #2 Start
    • 9:10am: Wave #3 Start
    • 9:15am: Wave #4 Start
    • 9:20am: Wave #5 Start
    • 10:00am: Spectator bus shuttle from Quinn’s to the finish area begins
    • 10:15am: Men’s top 3 awards ceremony at the Finish Line
    • 10:30am: Women’s top 3 awards ceremony at the Finish Line
    • 11:00am: Lunch begins at Quinn's
    • 12:00pm: Results and age group awards will be available for pickup at Quinn’s Hot Springs by the pool
    • 12:45pm: Course cutoff (3hour 30minute cutoff time (20:00 minute miles) from the final wave)
    • 2:30pm: Missoula bus heads back to Missoula from Quinn’s

    **Starting wave assignments will be based on your response to the “estimated finish time” question during registration.


     

    Drop Bag

    • Runners will be provided with a custom drop bag. We will transport your bag from the starting line to the finish area for you when you’re done.   You must use the drop bag we provide you with.

     

    Aid Station

    There is one aid station located approximately halfway through the course.  See the course map below for more detail.

    Aid station will provide:

    • Water
    • Gels
    • Electrolyte Drink
    • Snacks

    This race is held on Lolo National Forest Lands and is permitted through the Superior Ranger District.


     

    Course

    The course begins on an old two-track forest service road for one mile before narrowing down to single-track for the rest of the course.  The trail weaves and rolls through the forest next to the Clark Fork river while contouring along small drainages and hillsides. The second half of the course has rolling hills, but overall the course is a net elevation loss. The race ends at the Ferry Landing Fishing access site along State Route 135, approximately 7 miles west of Quinn’s Hot Springs. Take advantage of the COLD waters of the Clark Fork to ice the legs before heading on the shuttle back to Quinn’s.

    Course Map

    To view the map, click “Load 11 Miles to Paradise.” 

     


     

    Volunteers

    We are always looking for volunteers to help out at our races! Whether it is with parking, packet pick up, or working an aid station, there are a wide variety of roles that you can be a part of.  Thank you for taking the time to make our events possible–we are forever grateful to our volunteers! Please sign up for a volunteer shift here.

    Volunteers will receive:

    • $15 Runner’s Edge gift card
    • 11 Miles to Paradise shirt
    • Post-race lunch and soak at Quinn’s Hot Springs

     

    Questions?

    Please email krisb@runnersedgemt.com

    Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of this event!

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    Refund Policy:

    We hope to see you at the start line, but we understand things happen.

    • Currently registered participants have until August 12th to receive a refund minus a $15.00 processing fee.
    • There will be no refunds after August 12th.
    • There are no deferrals or bib transfers.

     

    How to Process a Refund

    • Sign In to RunSignUp
    • Go to “Profile”
    • Click “My Registered Races”
    • Click “Manage” next to the registration to manage your refund or deferral

    Waitlist Policy:

    Did you forget to set your alarm for 8am and when you woke up the race was already full or did you just find out about how much fun this race is and try to register but it's full? Don't worry, we got you!

    For the past few years 11 Miles to Paradise has been filling up so we created a waitlist. Most years we go through the whole waitlist, so if you are interested in this race but it is full, join the waitlist and see what happens!

    You can join the waitlist here.

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