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BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) The top team in the Primal Quest Montana endurance race is likely to finish the 500-mile event Saturday night in Big Sky, where the race began on Monday. That's according to Primal Quest spokesman Kraig Becker.

The cross-country race began with 58 teams, each with four people. By Friday, 46 remained in the official competition. Seven had withdrawn and five continued racing but won't be ranked.

A helicopter Friday removed a team from Sacajawea Peak in Gallatin County after one member suffered a leg injury and could not continue.

The race involves running, cycling, kayaking, climbing, rappelling and swimming.

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