Are you a runner who loves endless wildflower meadows and buzzing pollinators? Ever wanted to combine your passion for running with science? Have plans to run to remote, wild, and scenic corners of Montana this summer? Montana Trail Crew invites Missoula trail runners to join us on Saturday, May 30th from 10 am - 1 pm for a unique run and training co-hosted with The Xerces Society on Mount Dean Stone. This outing will provide you with the knowledge and equipment to contribute to the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas on your summer trail runs. You can help fill knowledge gaps about our native bumble bees! The Montana Bumble Bee Atlas is a statewide community science project actively tracking and conserving our native bumble bees. Anyone is welcome to join the field training day—no experience is needed. Michelle Toshack (The Xerces Society) will demonstrate how to safely catch, photograph, and release bumble bees. This field training is a great opportunity to get involved further with the Montana
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Trail Running + Pollinator Science: MTC x The Xerces Society 2026 — Missoula, MT
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 30.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Missoula, 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
