Trail Running calendar near Helena 2026-2027

A community fun run at MAP Brewing that supports local Gallatin Valley running clubs; $20 registration proceeds are split evenly among participating organizations. The loop course circles the pond and connects to Glen Lake Rotary Park trail..

Trail races and walks in Helena, Montana across South Hills and Mount Helena trails, with distances from 5K to 50K. The event began in 2000 and raises funds for Prickly Pear Land Trust.

Swift Foot Trail Runs is a self supported 50K trail event on May 23, 2026 in the Scratchgravel Hills near Helena, MT. The course has minimal markings, aid station water, coordinated drop bags, and phone service at aid stations.

A 12 hour night trail run on singletrack in Helena’s South Hills, limited to 75 runners. Participants aim to complete as many full figure 8 loops as possible on the Mount Ascension and Rodney Ridge trails.

Experience a scenic 14k trail race along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in Montana. This single track event features rock formations and mountain vistas with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance and youth running.

Join the Weir Warrior Memorial Ruck in Neihart, Montana on June 20, 2026 for timed ruck and hike options that test endurance and honor a lasting legacy. Enjoy post event food and drinks while supporting scholarships for Montana students.

A mountain trail ultramarathon held from Middle Cottonwood Trailhead with 30K and 55K options on 100% trails, large vertical gain, minimal aid, drop bag support, and a 130-runner cap; finishers receive an Old Gabe hat.

A 100 mile loop in and around Butte, Montana on June 26-27, 2026, featuring about 63 miles on the Continental Divide Trail and nearly 14,000 feet of vertical gain and loss. The field is capped at 150 runners and includes a nonbinary divisio..

A 20K trail race at Bridger Bowl with technical single track and cupless aid stations, a four hour cut off, chip timing, a race shirt and catered lunch; packet pickup is available the day before and race morning.

Celebrate Independence Day with a 10K, 5K, or 1K trail run through scenic north Bozeman. Support adults with developmental disabilities while enjoying mountain views and a mostly flat, hard-packed course.

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.

The Diamond City Mountain Relay will take place in Townsend from Friday 10 July 2026 to Sunday 12 July 2026. You can run 215 miles.

A mountain running event near Bozeman, MT on July 11, 2026, with 25 mile and 50 mile routes across the Gallatin Crest. The course features alpine ridgelines, technical terrain, limited support, and recommended self-sufficiency.

Trail out and back races near Kading Campground with 15 km and 30 km options, creek crossings and mountain views. Post-race food, beverages and prizes are available.

Choose your challenge at this classic Montana trail run. Take on the 10-mile loop with significant elevation in the Bridger Mountains or enjoy the neighborhood 5k. Both finish with a festive post-race BBQ.

A point to point 100 mile mountain ultramarathon in the Crazy Mountain Range near Wilsall and Lennep, Montana. The course covers about 23,000 feet of climb to near 10,200 feet and crosses private ranches and Apsaalooke lands.

Experience a unique trail race through historic train tunnels and across towering trestles in Montana. Run along the Continental Divide Trail on a course featuring rolling terrain and scenic mountain passes.

A set of mountain trail races in the Elkhorn Mountains near Helena, MT offering 50 mile, 50K, and 13.1 mile courses on technical single track and primitive roads with significant elevation gain and remote backcountry terrain.

A backyard ultra on nearly 2,000 acres at Ponderosa Ranch in Clancy, Montana, where runners repeat a 4.2 mile loop each hour until one remains. The last runner standing wins $10,000 and may be supported by up to four crew members.

A volunteer supported non profit trail race of about 19.9 miles along the Bridger Mountains crest near Bozeman, Montana. The route is remote and technical with multiple aid stations, an application lottery for entry, and limited field size.