Trail Running Calendar Montana 2026-2027

Trail races at Rendezvous Ski Trails near West Yellowstone Montana include marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances on Custer Gallatin National Forest trails. The event features chip timing, aid stations, and finisher medals.

Trail races in the Elkhorn Mountains near Helena, MT with 50 Mile, 50K and 13.1 Mile options on remote, rocky single track and primitive roads, substantial elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and possible wildlife encounters.

Backyard ultra at Foys Lake with a 4.167-mile loop each hour; a solo last-person-standing format and a team relay option with a 24-hour limit, plus a 3K kids fun run.

Trail races of 2, 4, 6 and 8 miles at Phipps Diamond X Park near Billings, with marked courses, aid stations, a no-paper-cup policy, a $600 Oh Hell Bell cash giveaway, and proceeds supporting local trail maintenance.

A trail event near Lewistown, Montana on August 1, 2026, offering a 10K loop trail run with significant elevation gain and a separate 6K out and back hike, with packet pickup and shuttle service to the trailhead.

A backyard ultra on private ranch land in Clancy, Montana, where runners complete repeated 4.2 mile loops each hour until one runner remains; the final winner receives a 10,000 USD prize.

A 15K trail race at Montana Snowbowl with a 4.65 mile climb to Grizzly Chair, a 4.65 mile single-track descent on Beargrass Highway, 2,150 ft of elevation gain, chip timing, and a field capped at 250 participants.

Experience the beauty of Mission Canyon during the Swift Bear Trail Run in Hays Montana. Choose between 10 mile 20 mile or 50K distances featuring mountain loops and varied terrain during the annual Hays Powwow.

A trail race weekend in Cooke City, Montana with 50k, 30k and an 80K option set among mountain scenery and historic mining sites on 8/8 to 8/9/2026.

Experience a true off trail adventure at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area where navigation is key. Choose from distances up to 20 miles and explore the Montana wilderness through a unique route of your own making.

A remote roughly 20 mile ridge trail race near Bozeman, Montana, run by volunteers with a lottery limited field. The route is technical and exposed; aid stations are volunteer staffed and participants must carry a water vessel.

A community wellness trail event at Blood Tribe Timber Limits on August 9, 2025 offering 2K for kids and 5K, 10K run only and 15K run only distances with free registration, chip timing, water stations and cash prize draws.

An inaugural 10k trail race near Columbia Falls that loops through the Cedar Flats Trail system and Flathead National Forest. Registration runs May 27 to July 4 and all proceeds benefit Gateway to Glacier Trails.

A looped trail race at Red Lodge Mountain on August 16, 2026, with 4.3 mile laps and 900 to 1200 ft gain per lap. Options include marathon, half, relay teams and a 4.31 mile Hot Lap.

The Augúst, Montana's second oldest footrace, holds its 58th running in Helena on August 20, 2026. A 5K trail race presented as a minimalist fundraiser for local high school cross-country teams.

Dog Days ULTRA in Missoula, Montana runs August 22-23, 2026 and features timed solo events plus a 24 hour relay. Registration runs March 9 to July 9, with fees listed per event.

Experience a fast downhill race through the scenic Little Belt Mountains to historic Harlowton. This charity event features a smooth gravel course with multiple distances and a finish line celebration at a local brewery.

A roughly 5K trail race at Dover Park in Billings, Montana, serving as the final race of the Free 3 series. The course runs on dirt trails, includes park views, and a potluck follows; the event is free for Yellowstone Rim Runners.

A three-day mountain running event at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana on September 11 to 13, 2026, featuring distances from a 1 km kids run to a 50.6-mile Trifecta; registration opens January 6, 2026.

Trail races and a kids run at Eagle Creek Campground near Yellowstone on 12 September 2026. Courses include a 9k with 1000 feet of climb, a 5k with 400 feet of climb, and an untimed 5k walk.