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Ultra / Bikepacking

Black Hills Expedition

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Spearfish, South Dakota

About

Self-supported, singletrack-heavy bikepacking race from Spearfish with two routes: the full Black Hills Expedition (BHX), looping the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming past Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and the Crazy Horse Memorial, and the Tower 300, which runs through the northern Black Hills to Devils Tower, Wyoming, and back. No entry fee and no support; created by Jason Thorman.

Distances

Tower 300

Lunatic

299.3 mi
↑ 28,355 ft

BHX

Lunatic

466.7 mi
↑ 56,504 ft

Routes may change or be out of date. Confirm with the race director before you ride.

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@isaac··Rode 2026 · Tower 300 · Full suspension

Really appreciate the course diversity and difficulty. Not the race I want to do twice, but doing it once left me wanting another ultra on the calendar.

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Details

TypeUltra / Bikepacking
DateSep 24, 2026
LocationSpearfish, South Dakota
Distances2