Trail Running Calendar Montana 2024-2025

The Little Blackfoot is a running event near Elliston, MT, organized by BQuickRunning as part of the South Hills Annual Trail Series (SHATS). Participants can choose between a 20k or 10k course that starts at the Little Blackfoot Meadows trailhead. The race features an out-and-back route with new ad..

The Divide Mountain Run in St. Mary, Montana, is an exhilarating trail running event set amidst the stunning landscape of Glacier National Park. Participants can choose from three distances: 5k, 10k, and a challenging 21k that includes a summit scramble to the peak of Divide Mountain.The event promi..

The trail run takes place at Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone, MT, just outside Yellowstone National Park. Participants can choose from a 50K, 25K, or 10K trail run with stunning scenery in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The event is held on both Saturday and Sunday, with races starti..

HURL Elkhorn is a challenging running event set in the stunning Elkhorn Mountains of Helena, MT, featuring three race distances: 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). Participants will navigate technical single track trails, primitive roads, and experience significant elevation gains, wit..

The Prospector 50k and 30k trail run takes place on August 10th and 11th, starting in Silver Gate, MT, and finishing in Cooke City, MT. The race offers stunning mountain views and passes by historical mining sites, homesteads, and mine equipment. The 50k course gains approximately 5,500ft in elevati..

The 3rd Annual Swift Bear Trail Run will take place on August 10, 2024, during the Hays Powwow in Mission Canyon. Participants can choose from a 10 Mile, 20 Mile, or 50K run. The 20 Mile run includes a loop in the mountains with various terrains. There will be prizes for the top male and female fini..

Participants can join the WOLF PACK for a 50 & 25K trail race along the Continental Divide (CDT) trail at Thompson Park in Butte, MT. The races take place on both Saturday and Sunday, with the 25K course being one loop and the 50K course being two loops. The terrain includes single track, double tra..

The trail run takes place at Seeley Creek Nordic Trails in Seeley Lake, MT, just outside the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Participants can choose from a 50K, half marathon, or 10K trail run with stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. The event includes race bibs, finisher medals, and custom race sticke..

The Nitty Gritty off-road marathon will take place at Red Lodge Mountain Resort, featuring a challenging course with lots of climbing on dirt roads and single track trails. The event offers options for solo runners, relay teams, and various distances, including a hot lap, half, and full marathon. Th..

"The August - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace" is a 5k trail run held in Helena, MT, known for its flat and fast course. Celebrating its 56th year, the event serves as a fundraiser for local high school cross-country teams. With a $10 entry fee, the race emphasizes simplicity and tradition, foregoi..

The Dark Knight Trail Run in Helena, MT, is a 5k night race that offers a scenic and challenging course on Mount Helena's western flank. Starting at the corner of LeGrande Cannon Blvd and Silverette St, participants will navigate through beautiful trails, including Swaney, Diretissima, and Ambrose, ..

The Aidspirit USA Marathon is a scenic running event that takes participants from the Little Belt mountains in Lewis & Clark National Forest to Historic Harlowton, Montana. The race features a full marathon, half marathon, 10K run, and a 5K fun run, all on compacted gravel terrain with a significant..

The Big Bear Stampede will take place in Gardiner on Saturday 7 September 2024. You can run between 5 and 9 kilometers.

The Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon is a point-to-point mountain marathon held in Kalispell, MT, showcasing the newest trails in the Foy's to Blacktail Trail system. Participants gather at Herron Park for a pre-race meeting before being transported to the starting point. The event emphasizes safet..

Ridge Rumble is a thrilling 12k trail running event held at the Mt Helena Ridge Trailhead in Helena, MT. This race, part of the South Hills Annual Trail Series, features a unique staggered start format where runners begin in groups based on their pace, adding an exciting competitive element. The cou..

The Quitcherbitchen' Trail Run takes place at Phipps Diamond X Park west of Billings, offering 4, 6, and 8-mile courses for runners and walkers of all levels. Participants can also opt for the Double Down on 4 challenge, completing the 4-mile course twice. The event features a cash giveaway for thos..

The Rut Mountain Runs is a 3-day mountain running event held at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana, from September 13-15, 2024. The event features various races, including a 50K, 28K, 21K, 11K, and the Lone Peak Vertical Kilometer, catering to runners aged 16 and above. There is also a Kids 1K Runt ..

The Montana Cattlewomen Ranch Run is a family-friendly event featuring a 5K, 10K, 1K Calf Run, and a virtual option. Held at Granger Ranch in Ennis, MT, participants will traverse private pasture paths and country roads with scenic mountain views. The course includes fun obstacles like hay bales and..

Rock the Run! 5K at Pompeys Pillar is an annual running event held at the scenic Pompeys Pillar National Monument, located about 30 minutes east of Billings, MT. Participants can enjoy the natural beauty of the area while competing in the 5K race. The event is stroller-friendly and includes a regist..

The Mount Helena Run, organized by the Helena Vigilante Runners, is a 5.6-mile (9-kilometer) race that will take place on September 21, 2024. The course begins in downtown Helena on Last Chance Gulch and transitions to mountain trails in Mt. Helena City Park, ascending 1,300 feet to the summit of Mo..