Trail Running Calendar Montana 2025-2026

Celebrate fall with the Skeleton Skedaddle 5K and Kids Pumpkin Run at Silver Park in Missoula on October 26. Enjoy a scenic 5K loop along the river trail and a free 400 m kids dash for ages 12 and under.

Join the Montana Cup in Bozeman for a spirited team cross country showdown as Montana regions compete for a traveling trophy. Courses of 5k to 8k cover varied terrain from grass and gravel to steep, muddy or snowy sections.

Collegiate runners converge on Amend Park in Billings for the Frontier Conference XC Championships, featuring 6k races for women and 8k for men. Expect fast college course action and team rivalry on a scenic park circuit.

Glacier Glide at Big Mountain Nordic Trails invites classic and skate skiers to a pursuit format race. Choose short loops or the Viking Challenge skate only race for Cup points and a shot at a free Birkebeiner entry.

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.

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.

Tackle the Copper Kings 100, a 100 mile loop in Butte, Montana with 63 miles on the Continental Divide Trail and high points to 8,400 ft. The inclusive race features a nonbinary division and extended high altitude sections that test grit.

Event overview The Devil's Backbone takes place near Bozeman, MT, on July 11, 2026, in the Gallatin National Forest and Gallatin mountain area. The event features a single 50-mile course that crosses high mountain ridges and valleys, with e..

Crazy Mountain 100 is a 100 mile point to point ultramarathon across rugged Montana terrain with technical climbs and exposed ridgelines. Capped at 200 and Hardrock and Western States qualifier, it ends with creekside camping and awards.

Enjoy scenic trails near Yellowstone with Marathon, half marathon and 10K routes featuring challenging climbs and single or double loops. Starts and finishes at Rendezvous Ski Trails with aid, GPX maps and a finishers medal.

The Rut Mountain Runs is a three day mountain trail festival in Big Sky, Montana, offering distances from a 1K fun run to an epic Trifecta ultramarathon across alpine terrain. Expect steep climbs, stunning views and a true test of endurance..

11 Miles to Paradise is a point to point 10.6 mile trail race from Quinn's Hot Springs Resort through Lolo National Forest along the Clark Fork River to a riverside finish. Enjoy rolling single track, net downhill and post race soak.