Trail Running calendar near Helena 2025-2026

The Copper City 12/24 Hour Run is an endurance running event held in Three Forks, Montana. Participants run on a smooth, relatively flat one-mile loop of double track that offers scenic views of multiple mountain ranges, distant city lights, an old copper smelter, and farm animals. The course is des..

The Bridger Ridge Run will take place in Bozeman on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 20 miles.

The Augúst, Montana's second oldest footrace, is a minimalist 5k trail run held annually in Helena, MT. Celebrating its 57th running, the race features a flat and fast course starting at the Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion on Broadwater Avenue. It offers two divisions: a youth 5k for ages 0-19 and..

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 beautiful sunset views before darkness sets in. Th..

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 Helena, the course quickly transitions from urban streets to mountain trails within Mt. Helena City Park.Runners ascend approximately 1,300 feet to the summ..

The John Colter Run is a rugged 7.5-mile trail race held at Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks, Montana. This classic event retraces the historic escape of John Colter from Blackfoot Indians, featuring a challenging course with about 1.5 miles on paved/gravel roads and 5.5 miles on roug..

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 races, running on a scenic 1.5-mile loop course. The event offers a supportive atmosphere where runners can challenge their..

The Bobcat Trail Challenge at Crosscut is a trail running event held at the Crosscut Mountain Sports Center in Bozeman, Montana. The race features a challenging 5km cross-country ski loop course, with options to compete in 5k, 10k, or 20k distances. Participants can also join as part of a 2 or 4-per..

The Montana Cup is a team-based cross-country running event held at Gallatin County Regional Park in Bozeman, Montana. It unites runners from across Montana’s regions to compete for a traveling trophy. The race features separate categories for men and women, divided by age groups (under and over 40)..

The Crazy Mountain 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in Montana's rugged Crazy Mountain Range. Starting in Wilsall and finishing near the ghost town of Lennep, the point-to-point course features approximately 23,000 feet of vertical gain, reaching elevations up to 10,200 feet. The rou..