Trail Running calendar near Butte 2026-2027

Trail races and walks in Helena, Montana across South Hills and Mount Helena trails, with distances from 5K to 50K. The event began in 2000 and raises funds for Prickly Pear Land Trust.

A self-supported **50K** trail race in the Scratchgravel Hills near Helena, MT on May 23, 2026, featuring technical rocky trails, single track and jeep roads; water at aid stations and drop-bag coordination are provided.

Experience the sagebrush hills of Montana at the Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run. Choose from 15k, 5k, or 1 mile distances featuring technical single-track trails and scenic views of the Beaverhead River Valley.

A 12 hour night trail run on singletrack in Helena’s South Hills, limited to 75 runners. Participants aim to complete as many full figure 8 loops as possible on the Mount Ascension and Rodney Ridge trails.

Experience a scenic 14k trail race along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in Montana. This single track event features rock formations and mountain vistas with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance and youth running.

A mountain trail ultramarathon held from Middle Cottonwood Trailhead with 30K and 55K options on 100% trails, large vertical gain, minimal aid, drop bag support, and a 130-runner cap; finishers receive an Old Gabe hat.

A 100 mile loop in and around Butte, Montana on June 26-27, 2026, featuring about 63 miles on the Continental Divide Trail and nearly 14,000 feet of vertical gain and loss. The field is capped at 150 runners and includes a nonbinary divisio..

A community race in Bozeman on July 4, 2026 with 1K, 5K and 10K options plus virtual entries; proceeds support adults with developmental disabilities.

Experience a point to point trail race on the Bangtail Divide Trail near Bozeman Montana. This 38 km event takes runners from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek through mountain landscapes with a field limited to 150 participants.

The Diamond City Mountain Relay will take place in Townsend from Friday 10 July 2026 to Sunday 12 July 2026. You can run 215 miles.

Mountain trail running near Bozeman, MT with 25 mile and 50 mile backcountry routes across the Gallatin Crest. Routes cross exposed alpine ridgelines and require self-sufficiency and mountain experience.

A trail race at Big Sky Events Arena on July 12, 2026 offering 15 miles, 6.2 miles, and a 3.1 mile team relay. Routes use BSCO trails with dirt paths and single track and include significant elevation gain and mountain views.

Trail out and back races near Kading Campground with 15 km and 30 km options, creek crossings and mountain views. Post-race food, beverages and prizes are available.

A July 18, 2026 Bozeman event offering a **10-mile** trail loop with 2,838 feet of climbing and a **5 km** rolling dirt road fun run, plus a post-race BBQ, beer, and raffle prizes.

Experience a unique trail race through historic train tunnels and across towering trestles in Montana. Run along the Continental Divide Trail on a course featuring rolling terrain and scenic mountain passes.

A remote mountain trail event near Helena, Montana offering 50 mile, 50K and 13.1 mile courses on technical single track and primitive roads with substantial elevation gain and multiple aid stations. Wildlife is common on course.

A backyard ultra on nearly 2,000 acres at Ponderosa Ranch in Clancy, Montana, where runners repeat a 4.2 mile loop each hour until one remains. The last runner standing wins $10,000 and may be supported by up to four crew members.

A volunteer supported non profit trail race of about 19.9 miles along the Bridger Mountains crest near Bozeman, Montana. The route is remote and technical with multiple aid stations, an application lottery for entry, and limited field size.

A 5K trail run in Helena, Montana on August 20, 2026. The 58th edition offers youth and adult categories with $10 and $20 entry fees and raises funds for local high school cross-country teams.

The Rut Mountain Runs is a multi distance mountain running weekend in Big Sky, Montana in September 2026. Events range from a free 1K Runt Run to a 52.5 mile Trifecta with substantial elevation gain and a Lone Peak vertical kilometer.