About the Back Roads Half & 10k
The courses run on gravel back roads outside Red Lodge, with paved stretches here and there. The surroundings are rural, open, and pointed toward the Beartooth range. Both routes are mostly rolling, but each has a real climb early on, and both finish with a steep drop on trail. Dogs are not permitted, as the course passes working livestock and their guardian dogs.
The half and the shorter distance finish in different spots, so runners doing the shorter option loop back to the start and then drive to the finish area for the post-race gathering. Strollers are allowed on the courses, though the organizers are upfront that the terrain makes it a serious undertaking.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
13.1 Miles · 2025 results
69finishers
1:25:57winner
2:14:46median
3:40:23cutoff
Top 3: Lewis Elliot (1:25:57) · Robert Peterson (1:27:57) · Noah Rummel-Lindig (1:34:56)
6.2 Miles · 2025 results
62finishers
55:07winner
1:14:34median
1:51:15cutoff
Top 3: Cara Haussler (55:07) · Brooke Catalano (55:45) · Ayla Mcneilley (55:57)
The Back Roads Half & 10k has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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
13.1 Miles10/4/2026 10:00$40
6.2 Miles10/4/2026 10:00$30
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