Trail Running calendar near Butte 2026-2027

Join the Montana Brewery Running Series for a festive 5k at Blackfoot River Brewing in Helena where runners, walkers, and joggers celebrate at the finish with craft beer and community. Proceeds support local nonprofits and ticket options in..

Tackle the Expedition 12K at Lewis and Clark Caverns in Whitehall Montana for a scenic but demanding trail with sweeping Jefferson Valley views. Expect big climbs and descents, chip timing, swag, post race brunch, awards and raffles.

Don't Fence Me In Trail Run on May 9, 2026 in Helena, Montana invites runners and walkers to tackle distances from a 50K to a 5K dog walk across scenic South Hills ridgelines including Mt Helena and Mt Ascension. Proceeds support Prickly Pe..

Trail races in Dillon, Montana on June 6, 2026 include a 15k, 5k, kid's 5k and one mile fun run. Courses are off pavement through sagebrush hills with extensive single track and significant climbing.

Night time, 12 hour trail event on Helena's South Hills where runners repeat a 100% singletrack figure 8 loop of 11.57 miles with 2,645 feet of elevation gain. Field is limited to 75 runners and trails may have wildlife and rocky sections.

A 14 km trail race along the Continental Divide near Butte on June 20, 2026, offering scenic mountain views and supporting trail work, local youth running programs, and emergency search and rescue funding.

A mountain trail event near Bozeman offering 30K and 50K routes with substantial climbing and minimal aid. The field is capped at 130, finishers receive an OG hat, and drop bags and limited aid stations are provided.

A 100 mile loop around Butte that uses extensive Continental Divide Trail mileage, high-altitude terrain and nearly 14,000 feet of vertical gain. The event is fully permitted, offers a nonbinary division and has a 40 hour cutoff.

Celebrate July 4 in Bozeman with Reach Inc Race for Independence, a trail run supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Choose 1K, 5K or 10K in person or virtual and enjoy scenic trails, mountain views, and community spirit.

A point-to-point 38K trail race on July 4, 2026, along the Bangtail Divide from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek. Entry is limited to 150 runners, the race is cupless, and a shuttle between Crosscut Mountain Sports Center and the course is req..

Run the Gallatin Crest ridgeline near Bozeman, MT over challenging alpine terrain, with 25 mile or 50 mile options. Community run with volunteers and suggested donations that support local trails and conservation.

Join the 2nd Running of the Bulls Trail Race in Big Sky, Montana on dirt and single track through BSCO trails, with Big Sky Events Arena as the start, finish and festival hub. Run 21K, 11K or a 5K relay and stay for food trucks and awards.

Trail race near Elliston, Montana offering 15K and 30K out and back courses. Both start near Kading Campground and pass through Little Blackfoot Meadows; the 30K continues to the Continental Divide before returning.

The Divide Trail Race in Butte, Montana offers 50K and 25K trail events on July 25, 2026. Courses follow the Continental Divide and Milwaukee Road trails through train tunnels, over Pipestone Pass at 6,348 feet and across multiple trestles.

Mountain trail races near Helena, MT offering 50 Mile, 50 K and 13.1 Mile routes on technical single track with substantial elevation gain. Courses are remote with aid stations and likely wildlife sightings.

The Augúst in Helena, MT is the 58th running of a 5k trail race on a flat course. The no frills event has separate youth and adult 5k categories and raises funds for local high school cross country teams.

Run the Goats In The Dark 5k in Helena MT on August 28, a nighttime trail through Mount Helena's switchbacks and singletrack. Headlamps are required and you can catch sunset views before the trail settles into pleasant late August night air..

A three-day mountain running event at Big Sky Resort, Montana, offering trail distances from a kids 1K to a 50K and a Lone Peak Vertical Kilometer, with several events open to ages 16 and older.

A roughly seven mile trail run at Missouri Headwaters State Park on September 19 2026 featuring rugged trails, two railroad crossings, and two final water crossings. Prizes and finish awards are offered plus a post race barbecue and live mu..

A 9 kilometer out and back in Helena that climbs about 1,300 feet to the top of Mount Helena and returns to Last Chance Gulch, combining road sections and single track trails with panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains.