Trail Running calendar near Gardiner 2026-2027

A rugged trail ultra near Bozeman offering 30K and 55K options with over 11,000 feet of climbing on the long course, minimal aid, and encouraged self-support. Limited entries and race-specific awards for finishers.

Trail races at Bridger Bowl on June 27 include a technical 20K and a two loop 5 Mile junior race; both use chip timing and include a catered lunch and awards, with cupless aid stations on course.

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.

Remote mountain routes near Bozeman, MT with 25 mile and 50 mile options across alpine ridgelines. Limited course support and recommended donations support local trail organizations.

Experience the Montana wilderness through a series of certified trail races in 2026. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 50K with events held in West Yellowstone, Seeley Lake, and Butte.

A trail running event in West Yellowstone, MT on July 11, 2026, organized by Wolf Pack Adventures. Multiple distances from 5K to 50K are offered with published entry fees and online registration ending July 11, 2026.

A multi-distance trail race in Big Sky, Montana on July 12, 2026 centered at Big Sky Events Arena. Courses range from about 15 mile with roughly 2100 feet of climbing to 6.2 mile and 3.1 mile options through Uplands and Hummocks.

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.

Trail races at Rendezvous Ski Trails near West Yellowstone offer marathon, half marathon, and 10K courses through Custer Gallatin National Forest. The event is chip timed, has marked courses and aid stations, and carries Forest Service auth..

A trail race weekend in Cooke City, Montana with 50k, 30k and an 80K option set among mountain scenery and historic mining sites on 8/8 to 8/9/2026.

A remote roughly 20 mile ridge trail race near Bozeman, Montana, run by volunteers with a lottery limited field. The route is technical and exposed; aid stations are volunteer staffed and participants must carry a water vessel.

A trail race at Harriman State Park, Island Park ID on August 15, 2026 with 1k, 10k, 25k and 50k options, scenic forest and meadow courses, a cupless policy and included post-race meal.

A looped trail race at Red Lodge Mountain on August 16, 2026, with 4.3 mile laps and 900 to 1200 ft gain per lap. Options include marathon, half, relay teams and a 4.31 mile Hot Lap.

A three-day mountain running event at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana on September 11 to 13, 2026, featuring distances from a 1 km kids run to a 50.6-mile Trifecta; registration opens January 6, 2026.

Trail races and a kids run at Eagle Creek Campground near Yellowstone on 12 September 2026. Courses include a 9k with 1000 feet of climb, a 5k with 400 feet of climb, and an untimed 5k walk.

Experience a historic re-enactment through the rugged trails of Missouri Headwaters State Park. This unique 7.5 mile run features deep mud, river crossings, and wild Montana terrain for a limited field of 300 participants.

An off-road 18.2 mile trail race with 2,609 ft of climbing through Paradise Valley and Emigrant Gulch, featuring creek crossings, three aid stations, marked technical terrain, and a finish at Chico Hot Springs.

Timed running events on a 1.5 mile loop at Gallatin Valley Regional Park in Bozeman, Montana. Participants choose 24 hour, 12 hour, or 4 hour formats and count total distance with on course aid and crew support.

Trail races of 20 km, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids race take place at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center near Bozeman on September 27, 2026. The Bobcat 5 km directs proceeds to the Montana State University Nordic Ski Team.