Trail Running calendar near Babb 2026-2027

Experience the scenic trails of Herron Park in Kalispell with a half marathon or shorter trail run. Support local trail maintenance while participating in one of the region's established annual racing events.

Experience a point to point mountain marathon on the Foy's to Blacktail Trail system in Montana. This limited entry event supports local trail maintenance and features a scenic course through wildlife habitat.

Meet the Minotaur is a skyrunning festival in Crowsnest Pass Alberta from June 26 to 28 2026. It features a 33.5 km SkyRace, a 10.5 km youth race and a certified Vertical Kilometer.

Sinister 7 Ultra in Crowsnest Pass Alberta runs July 11-12 2026. Events range from a half marathon to a seven stage 100 mile course across Rocky Mountain trails with transition areas, aid stations and time limits.

Sole Survivor Trail Race on July 18, 2026 features 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km forest trail courses at Pete's Park in Blairmore. Aid stations vary by distance and strollers and pets are not permitted.

A free one-day trail event on 07/18/2026 at Sweet Pine near Browning, MT, featuring 10K, 5K and 1-mile races with registration open 2026-06-14 to 2026-07-18; some races list an 8-year minimum age.

A 3.8 mile, 2,200 ft hill climb to the Summit House at Whitefish Mountain Resort on July 25, 2026, with lift tickets down, race swag, prizes, and categories for adults, juniors, dogs, and a Birthday Club.

An open 4.4 mile event along the Swan River in Bigfork, Montana, with start and finish at Lake Baked. Proceeds support a TFC campaign offering retreats and education in cold plunging and heat therapy for people with TBI and PTSD.

Backyard ultra at Foys Lake with a 4.167-mile loop each hour; a solo last-person-standing format and a team relay option with a 24-hour limit, plus a 3K kids fun run.

Experience a true off trail adventure at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area where navigation is key. Choose from distances up to 20 miles and explore the Montana wilderness through a unique route of your own making.

An alpine 200 mile ultramarathon in August 2026 near Castle Mountain Resort Alberta. The event offers solo and relay options plus a new 100k course, requires satellite inReach trackers and limits entry to 100 runners.

A community wellness trail event at Blood Tribe Timber Limits on August 9, 2025 offering 2K for kids and 5K, 10K run only and 15K run only distances with free registration, chip timing, water stations and cash prize draws.

An inaugural 10k trail race near Columbia Falls that loops through the Cedar Flats Trail system and Flathead National Forest. Registration runs May 27 to July 4 and all proceeds benefit Gateway to Glacier Trails.

A weekend trail ultra in Lethbridge offering 50 km, 100 km and 100 mile options across river valley coulees, with aid stations, notable elevation and Western States qualifying times.

Trail race on September 19, 2026 at Castle Mountain Resort featuring a 28 km solo and relay across two summits and an alpine valley. The course mixes single track and off-trail sections with live music after the event.

Experience the beauty of Northwest Montana with a variety of trail races ranging from a family fun run to a technical 50k ultramarathon. Run through scenic forests and lakes while supporting the local trail system.

Experience an out and back ultramarathon along the North Fork of the Flathead River near Glacier National Park. This event features gravel roads with 2300 feet of elevation gain and stunning views of the Northern Rockies.

The Dark is a timed loop race inside the Bellevue Underground Mine on October 31 to November 1 2026. Runners complete 500 m laps in 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour options while the mine stays around 0 to 2 °C and family Halloween activities run nearby..

A St. Patrick's running event in the Flathead Valley on March 14, 2026 featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5.8 mile Lucky 9K along the Great Northern Trail, with a finish and post race gathering at Brannigan's Irish Pub.

A community backyard ultra beside the Oldman River on May 1, 2027. Runners repeat a 6.71 km out and back loop while proceeds support Youth One programs and services for teens.