Yellowstone Trail Race
West Yellowstone, United States • 1 Aug 2026
The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and Trail Races
The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and Trail Races take place on August 1, 2026 in West Yellowstone, Montana. The event is based at the Rendezvous Ski Trails and is organized as a set of trail races on the paths of the Custer Gallatin National Forest just outside the West entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
The event offers the following distances:
- Marathon, trail race on Custer Gallatin National Forest routes
- Half Marathon, trail race over local forest trails
- 10K, shorter trail distance on the same trail network
The area around the West entrance is described as being surrounded by three national forests and including trout streams and mountain lakes. The race operates under a special use authorization from the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The Forest Service recommends that each participant carry bear spray for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.