Trail Running Calendar Montana 2026-2027

A self-supported trail event near Helena MT offering a single **50K** in 2026 with minimal course markings, water at aid stations, drop bag coordination, and phone service at aid stations.

A community trail run on Mount Dean Stone paired with hands on bumble bee field training for the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas. Equipment is provided and youth must attend with an accompanying adult.

Experience Montana landscapes at the Billings Skyline Races. Run along the sandstone Rimrocks and through the shaded Alkali Creek Trail in a half marathon or 30K event ending at Two Moon Park.

A trail race day near Dillon, Montana featuring a 15K, 5K, kids 5K and a 1 mile fun run on off pavement single track with notable climbing, post-race food, and awards.

Trail races along the Route of the Hiawatha near Taft, Montana on June 7, 2026, featuring an out-and-back course through forests and historic train tunnels. Distances range from 10K to 50K and a virtual option is available.

A mountain-oriented race day featuring a tall half marathon plus with 3,400 feet of gain and a 10K with a steep opening mile, plus virtual options, limited fields, post-race refreshments, and proceeds benefiting Friends of the M Trail.

Mountain to Meadow on June 14, 2026 offers a Half Marathon and 10K from Lolo Pass Visitor's Center through meadows and forests with mountain views. The event includes aid stations, chip timing, a post race BBQ and awards.

A nighttime trail event on Helena's South Hills featuring a modified figure 8 loop of 11.57 miles and 2,645 feet of gain per loop. Runners have 12 hours to complete as many loops as possible and the field is limited to 75.

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.

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.

Timed ruck and hike events in Neihart, Montana, on June 20, 2026, include six hour and three hour rucks for adults and a one hour kids ruck; proceeds support a scholarship for Montana graduates pursuing technical or trade training.

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.

Trail run at Middle Cottonwood near Bozeman offering 50K and 30K on marked forest trails with minimal aid. Entry is limited to 130 runners and finishers receive an OG hat.

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 100 mile loop ultramarathon in Butte, Montana that starts and finishes at the Belmont Mine and features 63 miles on the Continental Divide Trail. Entry fee is $395 plus fees and a tiered refund policy applies.

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.

A community race in Bozeman on July 4, 2026 with 1K, 5K and 10K options plus virtual entries; proceeds support adults with developmental disabilities.

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.

A July run in Laurel, Montana, starting and finishing at Thomson Park with options of 2 mile, 4 mile, or 8 mile courses; registration runs from January 20 to June 22, 2026 and the entry fee is $30.

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.