Boulder Mountain Tour

The 54th annual Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour is February 6, 2027!

The 2027 BMT is sold out. Join the waitlist at www.bouldermountaintour.com

This is the premier cross-country race in the Western United States. The Tour is staged on the historic Harriman Trail located in the pristine Sawtooth National Forest Area. Race distances are 34 kilometers, the Full Boulder, and 15 kilometers, the Charley Course Half Boulder.

The field features World Cup-caliber racers to cross-country enthusiasts who embrace the “Tour” aspect of the event. All ages are welcome. Racers are separated by waves, including Elite Men and Elite Women, seeded by previous race times in the BMT or comparable marathon distance races. There are seven waves in the Full Boulder. This year, the in-person race field will be capped at 800 skiers for the Full Boulder, and 200 skiers in the Half.

Tentative Schedule:

Wednesday, February 3rd – NordicTown USA Sprints

Simplot Lot, 2nd Avenue & Fourth Street, Ketchum

The NordicTown USA Sprints pit teams of two in a head-to-head freestyle relay format on a 400-meter oval. The event features elite racers from the field, adaptive skiers, as well as top juniors from the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. Cash prizes to the top teams. Come join the fun as a participant or spectator. Day of race signup only. Hot drinks and cookies will be provided by Sun Valley Community School. Details, Kelley Yeates (208) 726-3899.

3:30 p.m. Registration and bib pick up
4:15 p.m. Welcome/Instructions
4:30 p.m. Youth mass start – 1 lap
4:45 p.m. Youth mass start – 2 laps
5:00 p.m. Open/Adaptive class – 4 laps
5:15 p.m. Elite class – 6 laps

Friday, February 5 – Race Bag/Packet Pickup and BMT Expo

All racers should plan on picking up their race bag and packet at the BMT Expo. Each racer receives a souvenir bib, timing chip, race-day details, an custom-designed Sauce race hat, and goodies. The BMT Expo features event sponsors, industry insiders, and local vendors. Want to get the lowdown on trails, temps, wax, and equipment from the pros? This is the spot to do it.

Saturday, February 6 – Boulder Mountain Tour

10 a.m. Harriman Trail, Sawtooth National Forest

The 53rd annual Boulder Mountain Tour launches at 10 a.m. on the Harriman Trail. A field of 800 racers will challenge themselves over 34 kilometers. Spectators can catch the elite class finish shortly after 11 a.m. at the end of the Harriman Trail located across from SNRA Headquarters. The 15k Charley Course Half-Boulder begins at Baker Creek at noon.