MAAH DAAH HEY TRAIL RUN(S)
About this race
WITH 6 OPTIONS: 5K, 10K, HALF & FULL MARATHONS, and 2 Ultra Options... 56 and 107 miles... We are the premier TRAIL RUNNING experience in the ND Badlands. Our trail run offers something for runners of all levels, from first-timers to the seasoned ultra runners. EVERY race distance is on the world-famous Maah Daah Hey Trail giving you some of the most stunning scenery you will see anywhere. EVERY race distance is a point-to-point giving you a real adventure with new beautiful views around every rugged corner. EVERY race distance ends in the romantically quaint little cowboy town of Medora, ND giving your fan club a fun experience and lots to do while they await your grand crossing at the finish line. This is the only trail run on the Maah Daah Hey you will ever need to do…
Pick your distance
Trail running
MDHTR 100 Ultra
Become one of the few people in the world that can say they've run the Maah Daah Hey in a day! Take in the rugged Badlands and experience a part of North Dakota few know.
MDHTR 50 Ultra
Is there a better place to run an ultra than in the Badlands? The short answer is no. Take in the beautiful scenery with each climb and descent.
"Marathon"
Set yourself apart from other marathon runners. Run the Maah Daah Hey Marathon and become a legend to your friends and family! This challenge will leave you wanting more.
"Half-Marathon"
Take your half marathon to a whole new level with the Maah Daah Hey Half Marathon. Bask in the beauty and challenges that the Maah Daah Hey trail brings you.
"10k"
Add some spice to your race calendar with this exciting 10k! Run on the famous Maah Daah Hey trail and leave with an experience to brag about to anyone and everyone.
"5k"
Run a 5k unlike any other! This 5k will take you on the Maah Daah Hey through the heart of the North Dakota Badlands. You will leave this race North Dakota Legendary.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Medora, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 8:36 PM local time (MDT) in Medora on July 24, 2026 — 15h 11m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — MAAH DAAH HEY TRAIL RUN(S)
830 finishers across 6 distances · leading places in the MDHTR 100 Ultra
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah Kauffman | 23:15:28 | 12:41 /mi |
| 2 | Gustin Lee | 26:08:04 | 14:15 /mi |
| 3 | Nicholas Steel | 26:28:23 | 14:26 /mi |
| 4 | Thomas Osen | 28:05:18 | 15:19 /mi |
| 5 | Reid Mann | 31:26:41 | 17:09 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Medora events
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