Don’t Fence Me In returns to Helena’s trail system on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025
This race began 24 years ago—what started off as a small gathering to grow excitement for open space is now a major recreation event for people of all ages.
This iconic event has something for everyone; whether pushing through the 30K dash, scrambling through hills and trees with the 5K or 12K races, or taking time to sniff the wild roses in the non-competitive 5K Dog Walk, all are invited to celebrate our local wild lands and our connection to them. Stick around afterwards for a party in the park with food, live music, and family-friendly fun.
Funds raised from this race support the South Hills Trail system and open lands! It’s all about coming together, celebrating our unifying love of the outdoors and running wild.
5K Dog Walk
Love to walk your dog?
Your dog loves to walk you?
Great! Grab the leash and hit the 5k course— celebrate with afterwards with pet-friendly stations at the park.
5K Course
Trail Map
Elevation Gain: nearly 502 ft
Mileage: 3.2 mile course
12K Course
Trail Map
Elevation Gain: nearly 1,400 ft
Mileage: 7.2 mile course
30K Course
Trail Map
Elevation Gain: 3,935 ft
Mileage: 18.43 mile course
Rules and Guidelines
- Registration fees goes directly to Prickly Pear Land Trust’s trail and conservation work!
- Please follow ALL of PPLT’s Trail Tip for proper trail etiquette.
- All participants must follow the instructions of event officials, which includes PPLT staff and/or volunteers.
- Any participant who conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner or who exhibits offensive behavior or language to event officials, PPLT staff, and/or volunteers may be disqualified.
- Your official finish time is recorded by the timing system from when you cross the starting line to when you cross the finish line. This time determines the order of finish and age-group award winners.
- Follow all pedestrian safety ordinances including running on a sidewalk where available and not in the road. Follow the rules of the road if no sidewalk or multi-use trail is available and run against oncoming traffic and not with traffic.
- Photographs, personal data provided during registration and post-event reporting, video or audio recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose may be used by PPLT.
- NO REFUNDS*
THANK YOU, 2024 SPONSORS
