Trail Running Calendar Montana 2025-2026

Collegiate runners converge on Amend Park in Billings for the Frontier Conference XC Championships, featuring 6k races for women and 8k for men. Expect fast college course action and team rivalry on a scenic park circuit.

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 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.

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 the Copper Kings 100, a 100 mile loop in Butte, Montana with 63 miles on the Continental Divide Trail and high points to 8,400 ft. The inclusive race features a nonbinary division and extended high altitude sections that test grit.

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.

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..

Push your limits at the Montana Meltdown, a timed 24, 12, or 4 hour looped event at Gallatin Valley Regional Park in Bozeman. Run laps on a 1.5 mile course with an aid station every loop, camping nearby and finisher swag for all.

Run 10.6 miles of rolling single track along the Clark Fork River from Quinns Hot Springs to Ferry Landing, with forest views and a mostly downhill profile. Support on course and dogs are welcome for a relaxed late season trail outing.