Trail Running Calendar Montana 2025-2026

The Quitcherbitchen' Trail Run, held at Phipps Diamond X Park west of Billings, Montana, offers trail running and walking events for all skill levels. Participants can choose from 2, 4, 6, or 8-mile courses, each well-marked and supported by volunteers. The 2-mile course suits beginners, while longe..

The Big Bear Stampede is a trail running event held at Eagle Creek Campground in Gardiner, Montana, near Yellowstone National Park. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it features 5k and 9k trail races with scenic views of Electric Peak and other Yellowstone peaks. The 9k course includes 1,000 feet of..

The Rut Mountain Runs is a three-day mountain running event held at Big Sky Resort in Montana, scheduled for September 12-14, 2025. It features a variety of race distances including a 50K, 28K, 21K, 11K, and the Lone Peak Vertical Kilometer, as well as a Kids 1K Runt Run. A special Trifecta challeng..

Rock the Run! 5K at Pompey's Pillar is a scenic running event held in Pompeys Pillar, Montana. The race offers a 5K course that caters to runners of all levels, from competitive athletes to those enjoying a casual jog. Participants experience the natural beauty of the area while running through pict..

The Mount Helena Run is an annual 9-kilometer (5.6-mile) trail race held in Helena, Montana, featuring a challenging course with 1,300 feet of elevation gain and loss. Starting on historic Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena, the race transitions from urban streets to mountain trails within Mt. Hel..

The John Colter Run is a rugged 7.5-mile trail race held at Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks, Montana. The course starts with 1.5 miles on paved/gravel roads, followed by 5.5 miles of challenging trails reminiscent of the historic Lewis and Clark expedition era. Unique features includ..

The Montana Meltdown is a fixed-time endurance running event held at Gallatin Valley Regional Park in Bozeman, Montana. Participants can choose from 24-hour, 12-hour, or 4-hour races, running on a scenic 1.5-mile loop course. The event offers a supportive atmosphere where runners can test their spee..

The Hiawatha Fall Trail Run, held in Taft, Montana, is a scenic trail race featuring marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances, along with a virtual run option. Participants run along the Route of the Hiawatha, a picturesque course that includes crossing historic trestles, passing waterfalls, and t..

The Bobcat Trail Challenge at Crosscut is a trail running event held at the Crosscut Mountain Sports Center in Bozeman, Montana. The race features a challenging 5km cross-country ski loop course, with options to compete in 5k, 10k, or 20k distances. Participants can also join as part of a 2 or 4-per..

The X-RATED Ultra Running Festival is a 24-hour run/walk event held in Plevna, Montana, at Sandstone Reservoir. Scheduled for October 4-5, 2025, this no-frills ultra race features a flat, one-mile out-and-back course with scenic sunrise views over the lake. Participants can start anytime after the o..

11 Miles to Paradise is a scenic 10.6-mile point-to-point trail race held in Paradise, Montana, running through Lolo National Forest alongside the Clark Fork River. The course features rolling single-track trails with a net elevation loss, weaving through forested areas and small hills. After the ra..

Le Grizz Ultramarathon is a challenging 50-mile race held annually in autumn near Glacier National Park, Montana. Established in 1982, it is one of the oldest 50-mile footraces in the world. The course runs along gravel roads paralleling the North Fork of the Flathead River, offering stunning views..

The Montana Cup is a team-based cross-country running event held at Gallatin County Regional Park in Bozeman, Montana. It unites runners from across Montana’s regions to compete for a traveling trophy. The race features separate categories for men and women, divided by age groups (under and over 40)..

The Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run, held annually near Dillon, Montana, offers a scenic and challenging off-pavement experience through the sagebrush hills of the High Trails System. Participants can choose from a 15K trail run featuring 90% single-track with 2,400 feet of climbing, a 5K trail run with..