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CITY TO SKY TRAIL RACES

October 18, 2026
Missoula, MT 59802 US

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Pre-Race

Equipment Loading and Dornblaser Field Start/Finish Setup

October 17, 2026

Details

Load equipment into truck for transport to Dornblaser Field and help with setup of start/finish area.

Location

Run Wild Missoula office, 125 E. Main St., and Dornblaser Field

Saturday Bib Pickup

October 17, 2026

Details

Check runners in and check mandatory gear.

Location

Run Wild Missoula office, 125 E. Main St.

Course Marking, First Half

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Hike/run first half of course, stopping occasionally to place pin flags. Coordinate time (usually early morning) and shuttle with other course markers. If interested, email race director Justin Grigg via https://citytoskyultra.com/contact/.

Course Marking, Second Half

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Hike/run second half of course, stopping occasionally to place pin flags. Coordinate time (usually early morning) and shuttle with other course markers. If interested, email race director Justin Grigg via https://citytoskyultra.com/contact/.

Race Day

Dornblaser Field Start/Finish Setup

October 18, 2026

Details

Finish setup of start/finish area.

Location

Dornblaser Field.

Pattee Canyon 25K Start Setup

October 18, 2026

Details

Set up second race start adjacent to Pattee Canyon Picnic Area Pavilion, then help turn it over into Pattee Canyon Picnic Area Aid Station and ensure runners cross upper Pattee Canyon Road safely.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Race start at Pattee Canyon Picnic Area.

Forerunners, First Half

October 18, 2026

Details

Run first half of course to check that pin flags are still in place and replace as needed. If interested, email race director Justin Grigg via https://citytoskyultra.com/contact/.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Start at Dornblaser and run to Pattee Canyon Picnic Area.

Forerunners, Second Half

October 18, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Run second half of course to check that pin flags are still in place and replace as needed. If interested, email race director Justin Grigg via https://citytoskyultra.com/contact/.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Start at Pattee Canyon Picnic Area and run to Dornblaser.

Start and M Trailhead Aid Station Medical

October 18, 2026

Details

Provide medical assistance at the race start and M Trailhead Aid Station as needed. If interested, email race director Justin Grigg via https://citytoskyultra.com/contact/.

Location

Dornblaser Field for race start, then aid station at M Trailhead.

South Avenue Course Marshals, Early

October 18, 2026

Details

Split shift: 6:30-7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ensure runners turn off South Avenue and onto Fire Road at Maurice Avenue, then off Fire Road at Maurice and onto South.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Walk or drive to South and Maurice Avenues.

Kim Williams Course Marshals

October 18, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ensure runners turn off trail from M Trailhead and onto Kim Williams Trail.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Walk to Kim Williams Trail from M Trailhead, about 0.25 mile.

Smokejumper Course Marshals

October 18, 2026

Details

Ensure runners turn off Kim Williams Trail and onto Smokejumper Trail.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Walk to Kim Williams Trail/Smokejumper Trail from M Trailhead, about 1 mile.

Beacon Road Course Marshals

October 18, 2026

Details

Ensure runners turn off beacon road and onto trail.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Walk or bike to beacon road/trail from Pattee Canyon Picnic Area, about 1.75 mile.

Pattee Canyon Picnic Area Aid Station

October 18, 2026

Details

Set up aid station, assist runners with food and drink, then tear down aid station.

Location

Aid station at Pattee Canyon Picnic Area. Captain will provide details on when and where to meet.

Pattee Canyon Picnic Area Medical

October 18, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Provide medical assistance at Pattee Canyon Picnic Area Aid Station as needed. If interested, email race director Justin Grigg via https://citytoskyultra.com/contact/.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Aid station at Pattee Canyon Picnic Area.

Upper Pattee Canyon Road Course Marshals

October 18, 2026

Details

Ensure runners cross upper Pattee Canyon Road safely.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Walk to Pattee Canyon Road crossing from Pattee Canyon Picnic Area, about 0.25 mile.

Skyline Ridge Course Marshals

October 18, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ensure runners turn off Deer Creek Trail and onto Skyline Ridge road.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Drive to Deer Creek Trail/Skyline Ridge road.

Lower Pattee Canyon Road Course Marshals, Early

October 18, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Two positions: Ensure runners turn off Barmeyer Trail and onto Pattee Canyon Road, keeping to the left/south side of the road. And Ensure runners cross Pattee Canyon Road safely and turn onto trail up Mount Sentinel at Pipeline Trailhead.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Drive to Pipeline Trailhead or Barmeyer Trailhead.

Lower Pattee Canyon Road Course Marshals, Late

October 18, 2026

Details

Two positions: Ensure runners turn off Barmeyer Trail and onto Pattee Canyon Road, keeping to the left/south side of the road. And Ensure runners cross Pattee Canyon Road safely and turn onto trail up Mount Sentinel at Pipeline Trailhead.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Drive to Barmeyer Trailhead or Pipeline Trailhead.

South Avenue Course Marshals, Late

October 18, 2026

Details

Ensure runners turn off Fire Road at Maurice Avenue and onto South Avenue.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Walk or drive to South and Maurice Avenues.

Parking Lot Course Marshals

October 18, 2026

Details

Ensure runners pass through parking lot safely.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Walk to parking lot by softball and soccer stadiums.

Finish Line Medals and Food, Early

October 18, 2026

Details

Hand out medals to finishers, keep food table organized and clean, and return drop bags to runners.

Location

Dornblaser Field.

Finish Line Medals and Food, Late

October 18, 2026

Details

Hand out medals to finishers, keep food table organized and clean, and return drop bags to runners.

Location

Dornblaser Field.

Finish Line Medical

October 18, 2026

Details

Provide medical assistance at the race finish as needed. If interested, email race director Justin Grigg via https://citytoskyultra.com/contact/.

Location

Dornblaser Field.

Sweepers, First Half

October 18, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Follow final runners along first half of course, picking up pin flags and trash. Drop off pin flags as you pass aid stations. If interested, email race director Justin Grigg via https://citytoskyultra.com/contact/.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Start at Dornblaser and hike/run to Pattee Canyon Picnic Area.

Sweepers, Second Half

October 18, 2026

Details

Follow final runners along second half of course, picking up pin flags and trash. Drop off pin flags as you pass aid stations. If interested, email race director Justin Grigg via https://citytoskyultra.com/contact/.

Location

Check in at Dornblaser Field. Start at Pattee Canyon Picnic Area and hike/run to Dornblaser.

Race Day Teardown

October 18, 2026

Details

Tear down start/finish area and food tent.

Location

Dornblaser Field.

Run Wild Missoula acknowledges that we are in the homelands of the Salish and Kalispel people. Today, we offer our respect for their history and culture, for their ancient and continuing presence in this landscape, and for the path they have shown us in caring for this place for the generations to come.

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