Trail Running Calendar Montana 2025-2026

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 the scenic Great Northern Trail from Kila to downtown Kalispell in the Lucky Hare Half or 9K, then celebrate at a St Patrick's beer garden with music, raffle prizes and finisher awards. Chip timed race with shirt and a post race drink.

Take on scenic singletrack and meadow trails at Rossignol Ranch near Lolo, Montana with 5k, 5 mile and 10 mile options featuring steady climbs and sweeping views. Finish at a lively trail festival with vendors, shoe demos, a raffle, brunch..

The Expedition 12K will take place in Whitehall on Sunday 26 April 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

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.

The Don’t Fence Me in Trail Run will take place in Helena on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

The Marshall Mountain Revival Trail Runs will take place in Missoula on Sunday 10 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 16 miles.

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 the 6th annual Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run in Dillon, MT, featuring scenic single track through the High Trails with views of the Beaverhead River Valley. Options range from a challenging 15k to a kid friendly 1 mile for all abilities.

Run the historic Route of the Hiawatha through forests, mountain scenery, and train tunnels with distances from 10K to 50K and a virtual option. Main race day is June 7 2026 for a memorable mountain trail experience.

Experience the Mountain to Meadow Half Marathon and 10k at Lolo Pass on June 14, 2026, winding gravel Forest Service roads with stunning Bitterroot Mountain views. Finishers get a tank top and medal and enjoy a post race BBQ with a Big Sky..

Run 14K along the Continental Divide Trail near Butte Montana, passing rocky formations and sweeping high country vistas. Held near the summer solstice, the CDT 14K supports trail upkeep and local youth running programs.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Herron Park with a half marathon, 10K and 5K supporting the Foy’s to Blacktail Trails Organization. Family friendly with a free kids race, awards, tacos and massage after the run.

Join the Weir Warrior Memorial Ruck in Showdown, Montana for timed ruck and hike options for adults and kids, plus food and a beer in the lodge. Proceeds support the Weir Warrior Memorial Scholarship honoring two lost lives.

Run the stunning Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon: a 26 mile single track adventure with over 5,000 feet of climbing and sweeping mountain views. Limited to 100 entries with proceeds supporting trail maintenance and signage.

Tackle a rugged 100 mile loop around historic Butte, Montana, featuring high alpine trails and 63 miles on the Continental Divide Trail. Inclusive and charity minded, Copper Kings 100 offers a true backcountry ultrarunning challenge.

Join the Reach Inc. Race for Independence in Bozeman for scenic trail 1K, 5K and 10K races with virtual options, medals for top finishers and a community raffle. Trails are mostly hard packed with gentle hills and lovely river views.

Run a rugged 50 mile trail around Bozeman, Montana, crossing high alpine ridges with sweeping views of the Gallatin and Bridger ranges. Solo runners and two person relay teams can test endurance on technical high altitude single track.

Join the Little Blackfoot trail race near Elliston, Montana on July 18, 2026, offering 15K and 30K out and back courses through scenic meadows and over wooden bridges. Perfect for trail lovers seeking a quiet, classic Montana run.

Hit the scenic Seeley Lake trails at the Bob Marshall Trail Race on July 18, 2026, with marathon, half, 10K and 5K options for every level. Expect rugged forest views, solid aid station support, race swag and a fun community finish.