Trail Running calendar near Butte 2025-2026

The Augúst, Montana's second oldest footrace, is a minimalist 5k trail run held annually in Helena, MT. Celebrating its 57th running, the race features a flat and fast course starting at the Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion on Broadwater Avenue. It offers two divisions: a youth 5k for ages 0-19 and..

The Dark Knight Trail Run, also known as the Goats in the Dark 5k, is a unique night trail race held on Helena’s west side trails in Montana. This family-friendly event takes place in late August, offering runners pleasant nighttime temperatures and beautiful sunset views before darkness sets in. Th..

Goats In The Dark is a 5k night run in Helena, Montana. The course starts at the corner of LeGrande Cannon Blvd and Silverette St on Helena’s far west side, and follows LeGrande Cannon Blvd east to Tubbs Trailhead. Runners then tackle switchbacks up onto Swaney, Diretissima and Ambrose trails on Mou..

The Rut Mountain Runs is a three-day mountain running event held at Big Sky Resort in Montana, scheduled for September 12-14, 2025. It features a variety of challenging races including a 50K, 28K, 21K, 11K, and the Lone Peak Vertical Kilometer, as well as a Trifecta challenge combining the 50K, 28K,..

The Mount Helena Run is Helena Vigilante Runners’ 9k (5.6 mile) trail race held in Helena, Montana. The course starts on Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena and blends urban and mountain terrain, with 1.5 miles on roads before venturing into Mt. Helena City Park.Runners climb to the summit of Mount..

John Colter Run is a classic Bozeman-area trail race hosted by the Big Sky Wind Drinkers. Set at Missouri Headwaters State Park near Trident and Three Forks, Montana, it covers about 7.5 rugged miles. The course starts with 1.5 miles on a paved/gravel country road, followed by 5.5 miles of rough tra..

Montana Meltdown is a fixed-time ultramarathon held at Gallatin Valley Regional Park in Bozeman, Montana. Runners tackle a 1.5-mile loop for 24-, 12-, or 4-hour races, testing endurance and speed in a supportive, competitive atmosphere. The course features a single aid station roughly every 1.5 mile..

The Bobcat Trail Challenge at Crosscut is a trail running event held at the Crosscut Mountain Sports Center in Bozeman, Montana. The race features a challenging 5km cross-country ski loop course, with options to compete in 5k, 10k, or 20k distances. Participants can also join as part of a 2 or 4-per..

The Montana Cup is a team-based cross-country running event held at Gallatin County Regional Park in Bozeman, Montana. It unites runners from across Montana’s regions to compete for a traveling trophy. The race features separate categories for men and women, divided by age groups (under and over 40)..

The Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run, held annually near Dillon, Montana, offers a scenic and challenging off-pavement experience through the sagebrush hills of the High Trails System. Participants can choose from a 15K trail run featuring 90% single-track with 2,400 feet of climbing, a 5K trail run with..

Copper Kings 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon in and around Butte, Montana, on June 26-27, 2026. The loop starts and ends at the Belmont Mine and runs through Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Butte-Silver Bow and Jefferson counties, including about 63 miles on the Continental Divide Trail. The..