We love our volunteers and have many great opportunities for you to be involved over the race weekend. 2025 volunteer positions will open in the Spring. Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page to be kept in the loop!

All 2025 Rut volunteers will receive

  • Priority registration into the 2026 Rut Mountain Runs before registration opens to the public.
  • A Rut Volunteer T-shirt.
  • We will have food available for volunteers to snack on, or grab on the go over the race weekend.
  • A scenic lift ride pass for Big Sky Resort lifts.
  • Complimentary Big Sky Brewing or Best Day Brewing NA beverage (available in the start/finish area over race weekend.)
  • Invite to our annual post-Rut Party on Sunday night at Big Sky Resort.
  • The priceless experience of supporting Rut Runners in the life-changing experience of completing their Rut Mountain Runs race.

Have questions?

  • If you have questions about volunteering in the base area, please email our Base Area Volunteer Coordinator Danelle Gjetmundsen at Volunteer@runtherut.com.
  • If you have questions about volunteering on the mountain, please email Race Director Mike Foote at Mike@runtherut.com.

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