Trail Running calendar near Columbia Falls 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.

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.

A 200 mile ultra across the Continental Divide near Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta. The event includes a new 100 km course and relay teams, with checkpoints every 20 to 40 km, GPS files and mandatory inReach tracking.

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.

The inaugural Cedar Flats Trail Trot on August 15, 2026 is a 10k loop with 791 feet of elevation gain through the Cedar Flats trail system near Columbia Falls, Montana.

A 28 km mountain trail event at Castle Mountain Resort on September 19, 2026. The route climbs two summits, crosses an alpine valley with single track and off-trail sections, and concludes with live music and awards.

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.

A **10.6 mile** point to point trail race along the Clark Fork River in Lolo National Forest, finishing near Ferry Landing. Post race food and hot pools are available at Quinn's Hot Springs and entry includes chip timing, shirt, drop bag an..

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.