Sun, Oct 4, 2026

11 Miles to Paradise

Paradise, MT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

10.5 Miles

About the 11 Miles to Paradise

The course runs point-to-point through Lolo National Forest, following rolling single-track trail beside the Clark Fork River. It is a true trail run, not a road race with a dirt shoulder: the footing is rooty and natural, the forest is close, and the river stays nearby for most of the route.

After finishing, runners are bused to Quinn's Hot Springs Resort, where there is food, drinks, and access to the hot pools. Dogs are not permitted on the course, on the shuttles, or at the resort, so leave them home.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

10.5 Miles · 2025 results

623finishers

1:06:34winner

2:04:17median

3:28:52cutoff

Top 3: Jason Moyer (1:06:34) · Dalton Rust (1:09:53) · Grant Wyland (1:10:49)

The 11 Miles to Paradise has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

10.5 Miles10/4/2026 09:00$75

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Common Questions About the 11 Miles to Paradise

Will I finish last at the 11 Miles to Paradise?

Almost certainly not. Half the 10.5 Miles field finished slower than 2:04:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:28:52, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 11 Miles to Paradise a good first 10.5 Miles?

A field of 623 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 10.5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 11 Miles to Paradise?

The 10.5 Miles winner ran 1:06:34 while the median finisher took 2:04:17. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.