Blacktail Balderdash 2026 — Lakeside, MT

Date
August 8, 2026
Location
Lakeside, MT
Venue
13990 Blacktail Rd
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $65.00
Events
Green Course, Blue Course, Black Course
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Floral Park Mountain Club presents the Inaugural Blacktail Balderdash: an off-trail footrace in the Montana Mountains. August 8, 2026 You Will Get Lost! No beating around the bush, the Blacktail Balderdash is hard. You will get lost, confused, frustrated, and may want to send us hate mail before the halfway point. Whether you believe it or not, you can push yourself harder than you think, and in that uncertainty lies the beauty of the challenge. In between the checkpoints, there is no marked course. This is a true choose-your-own-adventure race where your ability to improvise in the woods is more important than your 5k time! This race takes place at beautiful Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, highlighting Flathead Valley's shining features including dense forests, sweeping views of the Swan Range and Glacier National Park, and a large variety of native plants and wild flowers. A Course for Everyone! To keep your imaginations active and your creative juices alive, the courses will not be rev

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Blacktail Balderdash 2026 — Lakeside, MT?

Blacktail Balderdash 2026 — Lakeside, MT takes place on August 8, 2026. The race is held in Lakeside, Montana.

Where is Blacktail Balderdash 2026 — Lakeside, MT held?

Blacktail Balderdash 2026 — Lakeside, MT is held at 13990 Blacktail Rd in Lakeside, Montana.

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