RATPOD is a one-day, charity cycling ride which supports Camp Mak-A-Dream's mission of providing a Montana experience and empowering cancer survivors and their families to live with and beyond their diagnosis. Taking place in Dillon, MT with the remarkable scenic Big Hole Valley of southwestern Montana as your backdrop. Riders will encounter wilderness mountain ranges and pristine rivers. It is bicycle nirvana! This year’s event will be the FINAL RATPOD & feature Route options : ORIGINAL 127 mile road ride Gravel/pavement 65 mile route Registration opens January 14, 2026 and registration fees are as follows : Entry Fee – $125 Minimum fundraising - $150 Registration includes packet, bib, food during ride, Friday evening dinner, Saturday evening post event meal and rider support services (which vary by route). Riders have a minimum fundraising requirement of $150 per person.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 14.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Dillon, MT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
