Trail Running calendar near Kalispell 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.

Follow historic railroad grades from Mullan to St. Regis on a course featuring train trestles and river views. Choose from distances ranging from 5k to 50 miles with post race festivities at the park.

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 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.

An inaugural 10k trail race near Columbia Falls that loops through the Cedar Flats Trail system and Flathead National Forest. Registration runs May 27 to July 4 and all proceeds benefit Gateway to Glacier Trails.

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 point to point trail race of about 10.5 miles through Lolo National Forest along the Clark Fork River on 10 April 2026. The finish is at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort with post-race food, drinks and hot pool access; dogs are not allowed.

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.

A St. Patrick's running event in the Flathead Valley on March 14, 2026 featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5.8 mile Lucky 9K along the Great Northern Trail, with a finish and post race gathering at Brannigan's Irish Pub.