Trail Running Calendar Montana 2026-2027

A point-to-point 38K trail race on July 4, 2026, along the Bangtail Divide from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek. Entry is limited to 150 runners, the race is cupless, and a shuttle between Crosscut Mountain Sports Center and the course is req..

Experience the hills north of Laurel in the Chief Joseph Uphill Run. Choose between 2, 4, or 8 mile routes starting and ending at the scenic Thomson Park.

Event Overview The Devil's Backbone is a mountain running event along the Gallatin Crest in the Hyalite–Porcupine–Buffalo Horn Wilderness near Bozeman, Montana. It offers two route options. Distances 25-Miler: A point-to-point route from P..

Join the 2nd Running of the Bulls Trail Race in Big Sky, Montana on dirt and single track through BSCO trails, with Big Sky Events Arena as the start, finish and festival hub. Run 21K, 11K or a 5K relay and stay for food trucks and awards.

This trail run near Elliston, Montana offers a scenic 15k or 30k out-and-back course. Runners start together along the Little Blackfoot River, crossing wooden bridges to reach Blackfoot Meadows. The longer route includes a climb to the Cont..

Trail races at Seeley Creek Nordic Trails in Seeley Lake, Montana on July 18, 2026, with distances from 10K up to 50K across ski trails, singletrack, and Forest Service roads near the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

Join Run With The Wild on July 18 at scenic Seeley Creek Trails in Seeley Lake for community trail runs of 1K, 5K and 10K. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast for participants and celebrate with awards and prize drawings afterward.

Choose your challenge at this classic Montana trail run. Take on the 10-mile loop with significant elevation in the Bridger Mountains or enjoy the neighborhood 5k. Both finish with a festive post-race BBQ.

The Crazy Mountain 100 is a rugged point-to-point ultramarathon through Montana's Crazy Mountains. With 23,000 feet of climb and remote, technical terrain, it's a qualifier for Hardrock and Western States. The event starts in Wilsall and fi..

The Divide Trail Race in Butte, Montana offers 50K and 25K trail events on July 25, 2026. Courses follow the Continental Divide and Milwaukee Road trails through train tunnels, over Pipestone Pass at 6,348 feet and across multiple trestles.

Trail races on August 1, 2026 in West Yellowstone, Montana at Rendezvous Ski Trails. Events include Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on Custer Gallatin National Forest trails; participants are advised to carry bear spray.

Event Overview The HURL Elkhorn is an ultramarathon and trail running event taking place in the Elkhorn Mountains near Helena, Montana. The event offers three race distances: 50 Mile, 50K, and 13.1 Mile. All courses are run entirely on trai..

A multi-distance trail run in Billings' Phipps Park. It features a no-paper-cup policy and awards cash prizes for top finishers across its 2, 4, 6, and 8-mile events. The race also supports local trails with a donation from every entry.

Experience the beauty of Montana with a 10K trail run or a 6K hike through the Judith Mountains. Enjoy single track trails and significant elevation gains before heading into Lewistown for local festival celebrations.

The Snowbowl 15K is a challenging trail run on a 9.3-mile loop at Montana Snowbowl. Runners face a 2,150-foot climb followed by an equal descent on the Beargrass Highway single track. The event includes post-race lunch and amenities, capped..

On August 8, 2026 trail races in Mission Canyon include a 10 Mile, a 20 Mile mountain loop with mixed surfaces, and a new 50K that has an 8.5 hour cutoff.

Experience an off road marathon at Red Lodge Mountain featuring single track trails and significant climbing. Choose between solo distances or relay teams for a high elevation loop course in a low key atmosphere.

The Augúst in Helena, MT is the 58th running of a 5k trail race on a flat course. The no frills event has separate youth and adult 5k categories and raises funds for local high school cross country teams.

Experience a unique nighttime trail run with the Goats In The Dark 5k in Helena. The course winds through Mount Helena's trails, starting after sunset. A headlamp is required for this after-dark adventure.

The Aidspirit USA Marathon features a fast, scenic route from the mountains to historic Harlowton on compacted gravel. All proceeds support children's care and education in Uganda, and finishers enjoy a local craft beer. Distances range fro..