Old Gabe

Run will be capped at 130 registrations and we can not issue refunds. All finishers will receive an OG hat. First place male and female 50K runners will also receive a special award.

Old Gabe and Blanket Chief are both nicknames for Jim Bridger who lived in the wild west from 1822 (age 17) until 1867. He was the first non-native to describe Salt Lake, South Pass and the current pass for I-80 going into Salt Lake City. He explored the Gallatin Valley area and trapped in the area in the 1840's. He has lots of things named for him including the Old Gabe 30K/50K and the Jim Bridger Trail Run (10 miles, generally the week after the 30K/50K). This is a great run on its own or as part of a training plan for other mountain runs.

and for the record... please know the 30K is closer to 20 miles (-) and not a perfect 18.6. And yes, the 50K is closer to 34 miles than it is to 31. Climbing on the course is difficult and the 50K will result in a total climb of approx. 11,500'. This event is not possible without the support of the Custer Gallatin National Forest.