SPECTATOR & TRAVEL
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
MDT (Montana Department of Transportation) is doing work on I-90. The construction should have limited impacts on drivers exiting I-90 trying to get to the race. For any drivers leaving the race going home to the west (toward Spokane and Coeur d'Alene) there is a detour in place that has drivers going east into montana 5 exits - down to Exit 10 Saltise, and then go under the interstate and get back on I-90 going West Bound.
Runners traveling on I-90 from the east (Missoula, Helena, Saltese, MT) should not have any detour issues arriving or departing the race site. Runners traveling on I-90 from the west (Spokane and Coeur d'Alene) will not have any issues getting to the race, but can expect about a 15 minute longer return trip home due to construction.
Runner Locations
Race Start Location
East Portal
*No parking at race start location
Map Location
Parking
Runners need to park at the Taft Parking Lot off Exit 5 on I-90 and take the shuttle to the start.
If you are typing the location into google maps please use "Taft, Montana" for the most accurate directions.
You can also use:
47.420189, -115.604525
No runner or spectator parking spots at East Portal. All runners and spectators will need to ride the shuttle from Taft Parking Lot.
Spectator Locations
Some great places to view your runner!
The best place to see your runner will be at the start/finish area near Race Village at East Portal.
If you wish to see your runner along the course, you may do so by purchasing Trail Tickets directly from the Route of the Hiawatha website. We highly suggest you purchase your tickets prior to arrival.
Spectator Parking
Spectator shuttle bus tickets will be $10 cash.
Payment will be taken at the Taft Parking Lot near check-in.
No spectator parking at race start location
Hotel & Camping Locations
Although, there are no places to stay in Taft near the race start, there are plenty of places to stay within a short drive. We recommend looking for a hotel or bed and breakfast in Wallace, ID.
There are also numerous campsites in the area - just north of Race Village off the side of the road, or in the Taft Parking Lot. If you do decided to camp in the Taft Parking Lot, we kindly ask that you put your campsite away before race morning to allow others to park.
