Trail Running Calendar Montana 2025-2026

Catch Me if You Can! is a winter race series in Billings, Montana with four staggered start races that have faster runners chase down earlier starters so everyone converges at the finish. Hot drinks follow each event.

Glacier Glide is a pursuit style Nordic ski event in Whitefish featuring classic and skate races for youth and adults. Lunch is included and the Viking Pursuit champion earns a free American Birkebeiner entry.

Run or hike laps up Missoula's Mt Sentinel in 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour formats to raise funds for local air quality. Aid stations and summit support keep you moving while proceeds go to Climate Smart Missoula.

Catch Me if You Can! is a winter race series in Billings, Montana with four staggered start races that have faster runners chase down earlier starters so everyone converges at the finish. Hot drinks follow each event.

Run the scenic Great Northern Trail from Kila to downtown Kalispell in the Lucky Hare Half Marathon, or tackle the Lucky 9K. Celebrate at Brannigan's post race beer garden with music, raffles, and finisher awards.

Catch Me if You Can! is a winter race series in Billings, Montana with four staggered start races that have faster runners chase down earlier starters so everyone converges at the finish. Hot drinks follow each event.

Join the Bitterroot Runoff Trail Runs on April 18 at Rossignol Ranch near Lolo, Montana for 5k, 5 Mile and 10 Mile singletrack courses with scenic climbs. Enjoy shirts, awards, brunch and a post race beer plus vendors and demos.

Tackle the Expedition 12K at Lewis and Clark Caverns in Whitehall Montana for a scenic but demanding trail with sweeping Jefferson Valley views. Expect big climbs and descents, chip timing, swag, post race brunch, awards and raffles.

Conquer the Sentinel Hill Climb in Missoula on May 6, 2026, a steep summit run up Mount Sentinel limited to 250 runners. Staged waves include an elite heat, plus a kids run and postrace ice cream and prizes.

Celebrate trail running in Helena on May 9 with the Don't Fence Me In Trail Run, a scenic fundraiser through South Hills ridgelines, Mt. Helena and Mt. Ascension. Multiple distances welcome all abilities while supporting the Prickly Pear La..

Challenge yourself on Marshall Mountain with solo and relay trail options plus a family kids run. After the race, relax with a vendor village, post race brunch, shoe demos, massages and a unique finisher medal.

Hit the scenic Billings Skyline Races on Sunday May 31 2026 along the Rimrocks with sweeping views of the Yellowstone Valley and Beartooth Mountains. Choose the half marathon or 30K and finish at Two Moon Park for a rewarding day.

Run scenic single track through sagebrush hills above the Beaverhead River Valley at the Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run in Dillon, Montana. Choose from a 1 mile fun run, 5 km or challenging 15 km, then enjoy food and awards at the trailhead.

Run the scenic Route of the Hiawatha through forests, peaks and historic train tunnels in Taft, MT. Choose in person races on June 7 or a virtual option May 30 to June 14 for a flexible trail adventure.

Run scenic mountain to meadow trails from Lolo Pass on June 14, 2026 with a challenging half or a rolling 10K along gravel roads. Aid stations, a finisher tank and medal and post race food and beer round out a memorable alpine race day.

Take on a scenic 14K along the Continental Divide Trail near Butte, Montana, with panoramic vistas and dramatic rock formations around the summer solstice. Wulfman's race raises funds for local trail projects and youth running programs.

Take on the Herron Half Marathon, 10K or 5K on scenic trails while supporting the Foy’s to Blacktail trail system. Expect finisher swag, a friendly race day vibe, and a spot in the Flathead Race Series.

Take on the Weir Warrior Memorial Ruck in the Montana mountains with timed six and three hour rucks and options for kids and hikers. Proceeds fund the Weir Warrior Memorial Scholarship and honor two lives lost.

Run the historic Trail Rail Run in St Regis, Montana on June 20, choosing distances from 5K to 50 mile plus relay and hand cycle entries. Follow old railroad grades across trestles and a tunnel, then celebrate with music, free food and beer..

Tackle the rugged 26 mile Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon near Kalispell, Montana, a point to point mountain course with over 5,000 feet of climbing on mostly single track. Limited to 100 runners and supports trail maintenance.