2019 - Longest Dam Race
2019 distances
Running
10 K
Starts at the top of the Fort Peck Dam near the dam shaft houses on Highway 24 and proceeds across almost the entire distance of the dam. There is a 3.1 mile turnaround near the middle of the course, then an approximate 350 ft. gradual drop in elevation which is on a gravel/dirt road. This surface transitions back into asphalt for the last near half mile to the finish line in front of Kiwanis Park. Please no pets.
5 K Run/Walk
Starts at the top of the Fort Peck Dam near the dam shaft houses on Hwy 24 and proceeds across almost the entire distance of the dam then there is an approximate 350 ft. gradual drop in elevation which is on a gravel/dirt road. This surface transitions back into asphalt for the last near half mile to the finish line in front of Kiwanis Park. Please no pets.
1 Mile Run/Walk Competitive Timed
ATTENTION: NEW ROUTE FOR 2019...The one mile competitive timed race will start on the Winter Harbor Road turn off near the fresh water fill station. The race will proceed on Judith Road and turn on to Stillwater Road for 880 ft. on a gravel surface. Then transitioning to asphalt on Yellowstone Road and continues on this route until the finish line near the entrance to Kiwanis Downstream Campground.
1 Mile Run/Walk Casual Non-Timed
The causal non-timed 1-mile run/walk starts on the sidewalk in front of the Interpretive Center then continues on the paved Nature Trail around the ponds in Downstream Campground. Coming back around and finishing in front of the Youth Trout Pond. This is a non-timed non-competitive event. Please no pets.
Walking
5 K Walk
Starts at the top of the Fort Peck Dam near the dam shaft houses on Hwy 24 and proceeds across almost the entire distance of the dam then there is an approximate 350 ft. gradual drop in elevation which is on a gravel/dirt road. This surface transitions back into asphalt for the last near half mile to the finish line in front of Kiwanis Park.Walking only! Runners will be disqualified. Please no pets.
Cycling
10 Mile Novice Bike Race
The NEW route for the 10 Mile Bike race starts at the top of the Dam at the same start as 10K & 5K and continues across the entire length of the Dam with a turn-around at the Invasive Species information sign. Then traces back across the Dam and past the start line, continuing down Power House Hill to the finish line in front of Kiwanis Park. Helmets are mandatory for all cyclists. Flip flops will not be permitted! You will be responsible for getting your bike to the Starting line. Please no pets. Remember you are responsible for the safety of pedestrians and you must obey bicycle safety rules.
Race date Weather
Conditions on June 15, 2019 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Fort Peck
Longest Dam Race takes place in Fort Peck, Montana, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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