Trail Running calendar near Paradise 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.

Run With The Wild in Seeley Lake features 1K, 5K and 10K courses on Seeley Creek Trails, a free pancake breakfast for participants, plus awards and prize drawings. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome.

The Blue Mountain 30K is a 30 kilometer trail race near Missoula, Montana. The 18.6 mile loop gains 3,600 feet and passes through ponderosa pine forest and flowering meadows, with the field capped at 200 entrants.

The Bob Marshall Trail Races in Seeley Lake, MT on July 18, 2026 offer distances from 10K to 50K on ski trails, singletrack and Forest Service roads near the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The event includes aid stations, chip timing and finisher..

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.

A 15K trail race at Montana Snowbowl with a 4.65 mile climb to Grizzly Chair, a 4.65 mile single-track descent on Beargrass Highway, 2,150 ft of elevation gain, chip timing, and a field capped at 250 participants.

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.

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.

A two day trail event at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho featuring a 13K with over 2,000 feet of climbing and a 2 mile course, gondola access to the start, a vendor village, swag and giveaway prizes.

Dog Days ULTRA in Missoula, Montana runs August 22-23, 2026 and features timed solo events plus a 24 hour relay. Registration runs March 9 to July 9, with fees listed per event.

A first annual 4.06K fun run through Playfair Park and midtown Missoula with a tailgate themed finish featuring fried chicken and beer. Registration opens June 16, 2026 and the fee is $35.

An obstacle course event at Washington Grizzly Stadium in Missoula on September 26, 2026 offering categories from a double 10K to kids and All Abilities races. Teams combine four racers' times and net proceeds support Opportunity Resources..

Trail races on September 26, 2026 near Taft, Montana along the Route of the Hiawatha. Distances include 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles and 10K, with a virtual option and varying entry fees.

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.

A trail race in Missoula that starts and finishes near the university, climbing multiple summits with 8,000+ feet of vertical ascent. Routes circumnavigate the Pattee Creek Watershed and include under two miles of pavement.