Trail Running Calendar Montana 2024-2025

The Mount Helena Run is a challenging 9k (5.6 mile) trail race featuring a significant elevation gain and loss of 1,300 feet. Participants will experience approximately 1.5 miles on roads and over 4 miles on scenic single track trails, offering stunning views of Helena, Prickly Pear Valley, and the ..

The John Colter Run is a challenging 7-mile race held at Missouri Headwaters State Park in Three Forks, MT. The course features a mix of paved/gravel roads and rugged trails, including two railroad crossings and two water crossings. Participants must navigate through mud and water, with the final cr..

The Fall Back into Hiawatha Trail Run is an annual running event held on September 28, 2024, near Lookout Pass in Taft, MT. Participants can choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 10k race, all starting from the East Portal on the Trail of the Hiawatha. The course features historic railroad tunne..

The Whitefish Trail Blazer will take place in Whitefish from Saturday 5 October 2024 to Sunday 6 October 2024. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

The X-RATED Ultra Running Festival features a unique 30-hour Run/Walk/Crawl event set in Plevna, Montana. Participants can start at their convenience after the official noon kickoff, allowing for flexibility in completing personal distance goals. The race emphasizes a no-frills approach, with a flat..

The Bobcat Trail Challenge is an exciting trail running event held at the Crosscut Mountain Sports Center in Bozeman, MT. Participants can choose from three race distances: 20k, 10k, and 5k, or join a 2 or 4-person team for the 20k Relay. The race features a scenic 5km XC Race Loop, providing a chal..

The "11 Miles to Paradise" is a scenic 10.6-mile point-to-point trail race set in the beautiful Lolo National Forest, alongside the Clark Fork River. Participants will enjoy a rolling single-track course, followed by a shuttle to Quinn's Hot Springs Resort for post-race festivities, including food, ..

The Montana Meltdown is a fixed-time running event taking place at Gallatin Valley Regional Park in Bozeman, Montana, from October 12 to 13, 2024. Participants can choose from three race durations: 24 hours, 12 hours, or 4 hours, all set on a scenic 1.5-mile loop course. This event caters to runners..

The Le Grizz Ultramarathon is a scenic 50-mile race set in the stunning landscape near Montana's North Fork of the Flathead River. Participants will experience breathtaking views of the Northern Rockies and Glacier National Park while navigating a course that features approximately 2,300 feet of ele..

The Calling of the Chiefs Half Marathon will take place in Lame Deer on Sunday 13 October 2024. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

The Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run is an annual running event held in Dillon, Montana, featuring a 5K and a challenging 15K trail run. The race, organized by the Beaverhead Trails Coalition in collaboration with the Beaverhead County High School Cross Country team, takes participants through the scenic..

The Trail Rail Run in St. Regis, MT, offers a variety of race options including 50 Mile, 50K, 30K, 12K, and 5K distances, as well as a 50 Mile team relay and a 50 Mile hand cyclist category. The event takes place on June 21, 2025, along historic railroad grades from Mullan, Idaho to St.Regis, Montan..

The Yellowstone Trail Race offers an exhilarating trail running experience just outside Yellowstone National Park, featuring 50K, 25K, and 10K courses. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Custer Gallatin National Forest, participants can enjoy breathtaking scenery while navigating diverse terra..

Run With The Wild is a fun running event held at the Seeley Creek Trails in Seeley Lake, MT, featuring a 1K, 5K, and 10K trail run. Participants can enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere, with strollers and leashed dogs welcome. After the races, there will be a complimentary barbecue for participants, ..

The Crazy Mountain 100 is a unique 100-mile ultra marathon set in the rugged Crazy Mountain Range of Montana, featuring approximately 23,000 feet of vertical gain. As the only 100-mile event in the state, it serves as a qualifier for the Western States. The course is primarily single track, with ext..

The Swift Bear Trail Run in Hays, Montana, is set to take place on August 9, 2025, after being postponed. This annual event features three race options: a 10-mile run, a 20-mile run, and a new 50K distance. The 20-mile course includes a mix of terrain, while the 50K has a cutoff time for participant..