Trail Running Calendar Montana 2026-2027

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.

Mountain trail running near Bozeman, MT with 25 mile and 50 mile backcountry routes across the Gallatin Crest. Routes cross exposed alpine ridgelines and require self-sufficiency and mountain experience.

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.

Experience the Montana wilderness through a series of certified trail races in 2026. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 50K with events held in West Yellowstone, Seeley Lake, and Butte.

A trail running event in West Yellowstone, MT on July 11, 2026, organized by Wolf Pack Adventures. Multiple distances from 5K to 50K are offered with published entry fees and online registration ending July 11, 2026.

A trail race at Big Sky Events Arena on July 12, 2026 offering 15 miles, 6.2 miles, and a 3.1 mile team relay. Routes use BSCO trails with dirt paths and single track and include significant elevation gain and mountain views.

Trail out and back races near Kading Campground with 15 km and 30 km options, creek crossings and mountain views. Post-race food, beverages and prizes are available.

Experience an all-terrain trail event at the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana. Runners navigate singletrack and mountain roads across distances from 10K to 50K in a landscape home to diverse local wildlife.

A July 18, 2026 Bozeman event offering a **10-mile** trail loop with 2,838 feet of climbing and a **5 km** rolling dirt road fun run, plus a post-race BBQ, beer, and raffle prizes.

A free one-day trail event on 07/18/2026 at Sweet Pine near Browning, MT, featuring 10K, 5K and 1-mile races with registration open 2026-06-14 to 2026-07-18; some races list an 8-year minimum age.

A point to point 100 mile mountain ultramarathon in the Crazy Mountain Range of Montana, with about 23,000 feet of climb and peaks near 10,200 feet. The route is mostly single track with long remote and technical sections.

Experience a unique trail race through historic train tunnels and across towering trestles in Montana. Run along the Continental Divide Trail on a course featuring rolling terrain and scenic mountain passes.

A 3.8 mile run or hike to the Big Mountain summit with 2,200 feet of climb in Whitefish, MT. Race awards include adult and junior winners, fastest leashed dog categories, and proceeds benefit the Glacier Nordic Ski Team.

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.

A trail event at Phipps Park west of Billings with 2, 4, 6, and 8 mile courses plus a virtual option, one aid station, no-paper-cup policy, awards, a $600 cash giveaway, and donations to local trail maintenance.