Chief Joseph Rust Buster

The Rust Buster is back for its 5th year and will be ready to help you work out that rusty classic technique and stretch your lungs with our 10KM event. Come to prepare for the race season or come to have a good time looping through the Chief Joseph Trails located on USDA Forest Service lands with old and new friends. 

In 2026, we are no longer offering the 3KM race, but please check out the free youth clinics offered in February if you have kids interested in getting into the sport. 

IMPORTANT 10K INFORMATION:

• The race is capped at 70 participants total. Sign up soon!

• The trails will be open to recreationalists during the event. Please be courteous and share the trail. 

• This race is timed using "old fashioned" timing technology. Thanks for your patience in advance.

• Carpool. It's cool. It's fun. And we have limited parking. There is NO PARKING on HWY 43.

10k Course Map

 REGISTRATON OPENS 11/16. *** $5 PRICE INCREASE - After 12/14 ***

*Chief Joseph Trails are located near Lost Trail Pass at the MT/ID border and near Lost Trail Ski Area. The trails are on the north side of Hwy 43.

For more information about the ski club and trails please visit the Bitterroot Cross Country Ski Club web page: https://www.bitterrootxcskiclub.net.

If you would like to pay by check, please submit a request using the 'Questions?' button above.

Would you like to volunteer? We need a few folks out on course to direct traffic. Grab your cow bell and a friend and have a blast cheering for participants. Please use the 'Questions? button above to get in touch for more information.