Trail Running Calendar Montana 2026-2027

Celebrate St. Patricks Day weekend by racing along the Great Northern Trail system from Kila to Kalispell. Enjoy a chip timed course followed by a festive beer garden gathering with music and awards.

Experience a unique winter race series in Billings where staggered starts level the playing field for all speeds. Complete four races from 4 km to 10 km to earn points toward overall series cash prizes.

Experience trail racing on the private Rossignol Ranch in Montana with 5k, 5 mile, and 10 mile courses. Enjoy a community festival featuring a post race pancake brunch and local beverages in a scenic mountain setting.

A Montana Brewery Running Series event, this 5k fun run starts and finishes at Blackfoot River Brewing in Helena. Run, walk, or jog the course, then celebrate at the brewery. Part of the proceeds go to local nonprofits.

A 12 km single-track trail race at Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park featuring significant elevation change, two cupless aid stations, chip timing and post-race brunch. Runners receive a custom shirt and must follow Leave No Trace rules.

The Sentinel Hill Climb in Missoula is a steep 1.6 mile trail race ascending nearly 2,000 feet to the summit of Mount Sentinel. Participants receive chip timing, ice cream at the finish, and can compete for cash prizes. A shorter kids run i..

This Helena trail run on May 9, 2026, features races from 5K to 50K, plus hikes and a dog walk. It's a community event supporting the Prickly Pear Land Trust's conservation work. Enjoy trail running followed by a beer garden and live music.

Explore the new trails of Marshall Mountain in Missoula with this spring trail running event. Choose from a challenging solo 25K, a fun team relay, or a shorter 5-mile race. The day features a community atmosphere with a post-race brunch an..

The Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run offers 15k, 5k, and fun run options on the scenic High Trails near Dillon. All courses are off pavement, with the 15k featuring significant climbing on single-track. The event includes post race food and awar..

Run through historic train tunnels and towering forests on the scenic Route of the Hiawatha in Montana. This event offers trail distances from 10K to 50K along a beautiful mountain course.

Experience the scenic Montana Idaho border with a half marathon or 10k starting at Lolo Pass. Enjoy gravel road courses through forests and meadows followed by a celebratory post race BBQ.

Run through the night on Montana's singletrack trails. This unique 12-hour event challenges you to complete as many 11.57-mile loops as you can on Mount Ascension. Wildlife sightings are part of the adventure.

A 14 km trail race along the Continental Divide near Butte on June 20, 2026, offering scenic mountain views and supporting trail work, local youth running programs, and emergency search and rescue funding.

Experience the 14th annual trail races at Herron Park featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k. Support local trail maintenance while running through Montana landscapes and enjoying a post race pancake celebration.

Join the Weir Warrior Memorial Ruck in Neihart, Montana on June 20, 2026 for timed ruck and hike options that test endurance and honor a lasting legacy. Enjoy post event food and drinks while supporting scholarships for Montana students.

Experience a unique point to point journey from Idaho to Montana along historic railroad grades featuring trestles and tunnels. Choose from multiple distances including a 50 mile ultra and hand cyclist division.

The Old Gabe is a challenging trail run in Bozeman, Montana, with 30K and 50K distances. Named for explorer Jim Bridger, the 50K route covers rugged terrain with significant elevation gain. The event is small, capped at 130 runners, and emp..

This point-to-point mountain trail marathon showcases the newest paths in the Foy's to Blacktail system. With only 100 spots, runners are bused to the start and must carry bear spray for wildlife safety. It's a fundraiser for the local trai..

Explore the mining history of Butte, Montana on this 100-mile loop. The course features 63 miles on the Continental Divide Trail with significant mountain terrain. Runners have 40 hours to complete the challenge.

Celebrate Independence Day with a 10K, 5K, or 1K trail run through scenic north Bozeman. Support adults with developmental disabilities while enjoying mountain views and a mostly flat, hard-packed course.