Trail Running calendar near Helena 2025-2026

The Divide Trail Race is an exciting trail running event taking place in Butte, Montana, featuring two main distances: a 50K and a 25K. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Continental Divide, participants will navigate through scenic trails, historic train tunnels, and picturesque landscapes. T..

Old Gabe is a challenging trail running event held in Bozeman, Montana, featuring 30K and 50K distances. The course starts and finishes at the Middle Cottonwood Trailhead, traversing rugged terrain with significant elevation gain—approximately 11,500 feet of climbing for the 50K. The 30K is closer t..

The Moonlight on Mt Ascension Trail Run, hosted by the Helena Ultra Runners League, is a unique nighttime trail running event in Montana. Held in Helena’s South Hills at Mount Ascension and Rodney Ridge, the course features a modified figure-8 loop of 11.57 miles on 100% singletrack with 2,645 feet..

The Bob Marshall Trail Race is an exciting trail running event taking place in Seeley Lake, Montana, on June 21, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The race begins at the Seeley..

The Wulfman's CDT-14K Trail Race is a scenic running event held in Butte, Montana, along the Continental Divide Trail. This race, which honors the late John "the Wulfman" Wulf, features a 14-kilometer course that showcases the natural beauty of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Scheduled for..

The Copper Kings 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in Butte, Montana, starting and finishing at the historic Belmont Mine. The single-loop course features 63 miles along the scenic Continental Divide Trail, with elevations ranging from 5,650 to 8,400 feet and a total vertical gain and..

The Bangtail Divide 38K is a trail running event taking place in Bozeman, Montana, featuring a scenic course from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek along the Bangtail Divide Trail (Trail number 504). Scheduled for July 5, 2025, the race is open to participants aged 13 and older, with a registration fee..

Run With The Wild is an exciting running event taking place at the scenic Seeley Creek Trails in Seeley Lake, Montana. Participants can choose from three fun runs: a 10K, a 5K, and a 1K, making it a family-friendly occasion suitable for all ages and skill levels. The event features a post-race barbe..

The Devil's Backbone 50 Mile & Relay is a challenging ultramarathon held in the remote Gallatin National Forest near Bozeman, Montana. The race features a single 50-mile course with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain, traversing high mountain ridges and valleys with technical single-track trails, st..

The Little Blackfoot is a trail running event near Elliston, Montana, offering 30K and 15K out-and-back courses starting at the Little Blackfoot Meadows trailhead by Kading Campground. Both distances begin together, crossing two wooden bridges over a creek before reaching Blackfoot Meadows, where ru..

The Jim Bridger Trail Run & Roller Ski Races take place in Bozeman, Montana, with the 32nd annual trail run scheduled for July 19, 2025. The event features a 10-mile and a 5K run, both starting near Sypes Canyon trailhead. The 10-mile course is a scenic loop with significant elevation gain (2,838 ft..

The Crazy Mountain 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in Montana's rugged Crazy Mountain Range. Starting at Westling Ranch in Wilsall and finishing at Berg Ranch near the ghost town of Lennep, the point-to-point course features approximately 23,000 feet of vertical gain, reaching eleva..

HURL Elkhorn is a challenging trail running event held in the rugged Elkhorn Mountains near Helena, Montana. It offers three race distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, and a 13.1-mile half marathon, all featuring technical single-track trails, primitive jeep roads, and forest service roads with no pave..

The Copper City 24 Hour Race, held in Three Forks, Montana, offers runners the challenge to cover as many miles as possible within 12 or 24 hours. The event features a scenic, relatively flat, and easy one-mile double track loop with views of multiple mountain ranges, city lights, and an old copper..

The Augúst is Montana's second oldest footrace, celebrating its 57th edition in 2025. This 5k trail run, known for its flat and fast course, takes place at the Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion in Helena. With a minimalistic approach, the event emphasizes speed and accuracy over frills like t-shirts..

Goats in the Dark is a nighttime 5K trail race held in Helena, Montana, starting at LeGrande Cannon Blvd and Silverette St. The course features a scenic route along LeGrande Cannon Blvd to Tubbs Trailhead, then ascends switchbacks onto Mount Helena's western trails, including Swaney, Diretissima, an..

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 scenic sunset views before darkness sets in. The..

The Mount Helena Run is an annual 9-kilometer (5.6-mile) trail race held in Helena, Montana, starting on historic Last Chance Gulch in downtown. The course features about 1.5 miles on roads and over 4 miles on single-track mountain trails within Mt. Helena City Park. Runners ascend 1,300 feet to the..

The John Colter Run is a rugged 7.5-mile trail race held at Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks, Montana. The course starts with 1.5 miles on paved/gravel roads, followed by 5.5 miles of challenging trails reminiscent of the terrain from the Lewis and Clark era. Unique features include t..

The Montana Meltdown is a fixed-time endurance running event held at Gallatin Valley Regional Park in Bozeman, Montana. Participants can choose from 24-hour, 12-hour, or 4-hour race options, running on a 1.5-mile loop course. The event offers a supportive atmosphere where runners can test their spee..