Trail Running Calendar Montana 2025-2026

Glacier Glide is a pursuit style Nordic ski event in Whitefish featuring classic and skate races for youth and adults. Lunch is included and the Viking Pursuit champion earns a free American Birkebeiner entry.

Run scenic single and doubletrack trails at Rossignol Ranch near Lolo, Montana with 5k, 5 mile and 10 mile options featuring big climbs and great views. Finishers get a shirt, post race brunch, beer from Big Sky and a lively festival.

Tackle a steep 1.6 mile ascent to the summit of Mount Sentinel in this scenic trail race on the University of Montana campus. Limited to 250 runners, the event features a kids M Trail climb and postrace Big Dipper ice cream treats.

Run the 6th annual Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run in Dillon, MT, featuring scenic single track through the High Trails with views of the Beaverhead River Valley. Options range from a challenging 15k to a kid friendly 1 mile for all abilities.

Run the historic Route of the Hiawatha through forests, mountain scenery, and train tunnels with distances from 10K to 50K and a virtual option. Main race day is June 7 2026 for a memorable mountain trail experience.

Run the Mountain to Meadow Half Marathon or 10k in Lolo, Montana, on scenic gravel roads through flowering meadows and quiet forests with Bitterroot Mountain views. Finish at Lolo Pass Visitor Center and enjoy a BBQ with Big Sky Beer.

Run 14K along the Continental Divide Trail near Butte Montana, passing rocky formations and sweeping high country vistas. Held near the summer solstice, the CDT 14K supports trail upkeep and local youth running programs.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Herron Park with a half marathon, 10K and 5K supporting the Foy’s to Blacktail Trails Organization. Family friendly with a free kids race, awards, tacos and massage after the run.

Join the Weir Warrior Memorial Ruck in Showdown, Montana for timed ruck and hike options for adults and kids, plus food and a beer in the lodge. Proceeds support the Weir Warrior Memorial Scholarship honoring two lost lives.

Run the Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon, a 26 mile single track with over 5,000 feet of climbing and panoramic ridge views to Herron Park. Limited to 100 entrants, all fees support Foy's to Blacktail Trails Organization.

Tackle a rugged 100 mile loop around historic Butte, Montana, featuring high alpine trails and 63 miles on the Continental Divide Trail. Inclusive and charity minded, Copper Kings 100 offers a true backcountry ultrarunning challenge.

The Race for Independence will take place in Bozeman on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run a rugged 50 mile trail around Bozeman, Montana, crossing high alpine ridges with sweeping views of the Gallatin and Bridger ranges. Solo runners and two person relay teams can test endurance on technical high altitude single track.

Join the Little Blackfoot trail race near Elliston, Montana on July 18, 2026, offering 15K and 30K out and back courses through scenic meadows and over wooden bridges. Perfect for trail lovers seeking a quiet, classic Montana run.

Run the Crazy Mountain 100, a rugged 100 mile point to point in Montana with massive vertical gain and technical single track. Scenic ranch start and finish, and a Hardrock and Western States qualifier with hand engraved buckles.

Enjoy scenic trails near Yellowstone with Marathon, half marathon and 10K routes featuring challenging climbs and single or double loops. Starts and finishes at Rendezvous Ski Trails with aid, GPX maps and a finishers medal.

Run the Goats In The Dark 5k in Helena, MT on August 28, a scenic night trail across Mount Helena singletrack with a spirited finish back to the start. Headlamps required as the route passes through sunset into full dark.

Run a scenic course from the Little Belt mountains into Harlowton, ending with a handcrafted pint at Gally's Brewing Company. Choose full, half, 10K or 5K and support AIDSPIRIT USA as funds help orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda.

The Rut Mountain Runs is a three day mountain trail festival in Big Sky, Montana, offering distances from a 1K fun run to an epic Trifecta ultramarathon across alpine terrain. Expect steep climbs, stunning views and a true test of endurance..

Celebrate the 50th annual Mount Helena Run on September 26, 2026. This scenic 9k trail climbs Mount Helena with about 1,300 feet of gain and sweeping views before returning to Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena.