Running Races in Montana — 2026

There are 93 running races in Montana in 2026 across 37 cities. The next upcoming race is the Wicked Trails of the West in Deer Lodge on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, trail runs.

West Valley School Boo Dash 1-Mile Fun Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Kalispell, MT Kalispell

Road Boo Dash 1-Mile Fun Run

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Mt Jumbo Elk Ramble 15k

Sat, Oct 24 · Missoula, MT Missoula

Trail Elk Ramble Virtual RunElk Ramble 15K

From $40 Open 35 spots left

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Bullhook CHC's First Annual Zombie Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Havre, MT Havre

Road Bullhook CHC First Annual Zombie Run/Walk 1-Mile: 19 & OlderBullhook CHC First Annual Zombie Run/Walk 1-Mile: Ages 7-18Bullhook CHC First Annual Zombie Run/Walk 1-Mile: Age 6 and Under +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Billings

Sat, Oct 24 · Billings, MT Billings

Virtual 5K

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Skeleton Skedaddle 5K & Kids Pumpkin Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Missoula, MT Missoula

Road Skeleton Skedaddle 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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SWEet Race 5k Fundraiser 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · Butte, MT Butte

Road SWEet Race 1 Mile Fun RunSWEet Race 5k Fundraiser 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Montana Cup

Sat, Oct 31 · Billings, MT Billings

Road Men Age 40 + (still included in overall results)Men Age 39 and under (included in overall results)Women Age 40 + (still included in overall results) +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Trick or Treat, Move Your Feet 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · Thompson Falls, MT Thompson Falls

Road 1 mile Fun Run - Adult 18+1 mile Fun Run - Youth <175k Run - Adult 18+ +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run The Boo- 5K & Kids Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Dillon, MT Dillon

Road Run The Boo- Kids RaceRun The Boo 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Run 5k and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Big Sky, MT Big Sky

Road Haunted Run 5kKids Fun Run and Costume Parade

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Helena Flats Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Kalispell, MT Kalispell

Road Helena Flats Fun Run/Walk 2.5 km RouteHelena Flats Fun Run 5.5 km Route

From $10 Open

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Patriot Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Billings, MT Billings

Road 2k Run/Walk 13 and over2k Run/Walk Youth 12 and under5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Butte American Legion Veterans Day Race

Wed, Nov 11 · Butte, MT Butte

Road 2 1/2 Mile5 Mile

From $20 Open

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2nd Annual Woods and Whites Tennis Retro Rally

Fri, Nov 13 · Missoula, MT Missoula

2nd Annual Wood & Whites Retro Rally

From $100 Open 40 spots left

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Woods and Whites Retro Tennis Rally 2

Fri, Nov 13 · Missoula, MT Missoula

2nd Annual Woods and Whites Tennis Retro Rally

From $100 Open

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Turkey Dash

Sat, Nov 21 · Libby, MT Libby

Road 2.5K - Giblet - 12 and Under2.5K - Giblet - 13 and Older5K - Original - 12 and Under +1

From $25 Open

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Run! Turkey Run!

Thu, Nov 26 · Billings, MT Billings

Road Street Mile5K5K UNTIMED for ages 3 and under +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Glendive Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Glendive, MT Glendive

Road 2026 Glendive Turkey Trot 5k

From $35 Open

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Big Sky Ski Education Foundation's 17th Annual Turkey Trot Presented by Lone Mountain Land Co. and Powered by Authentic Inc. Building

Thu, Nov 26 · Big Sky, MT Big Sky

Road Turkey Trot 5k

From $35 Open

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Red Lodge Event's Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Red Lodge, MT Red Lodge

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Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Great Falls, MT Great Falls

Road 1.33 Mile5k10k

From $15 Open

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Whitefish Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Whitefish, MT Whitefish

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot & 3K Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Missoula, MT Missoula

Road 5K Trot - Timed8K - Timed

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Richland Ranger Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sidney, MT Sidney

Virtual 1 Mile Little Drumstick Run5K Run Turkey Trot5K Virtual Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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Crossroads Fitness Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Helena, MT Helena

Road 1k5k10k

From $10 Open

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Huffing For Stuffing

Thu, Nov 26 · Bozeman, MT Bozeman

Virtual Kids' RunVirtual 5k Run/Walk5k Fun Run (UNTIMED RACE) +2

From $15 Open

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Cove Youth Basketball League 5th/6th grade

Sun, Nov 29 · Belgrade, MT Belgrade

Cove Youth Basketball League Grades 5&6 NON-MEMBERSCove Youth Basketball League Grades 5&6 MEMBERS

From $75 Open 50 spots left

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PEAK HYROX: DOUBLES SIMULATION

Sat, Dec 5 · Missoula, MT Missoula

Womens DoublesMixed DoublesMen Doubles

From $25 Open Closing Soon 18 spots left

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Santa Run for Education 5K Race

Sat, Dec 5 · Bozeman, MT Bozeman

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Jingle Jog 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Belgrade, MT Belgrade

Road Jingle Jog 5K

From $20 Open

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Frosty 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Helena, MT Helena

Virtual Frosty 5K - Virtual RunFrosty 5K

From $25 Open

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Light the Way 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Missoula, MT Missoula

Road Light the Way 5k

From $30 Open

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Ice Badgers Nordic Ski Team

Mon, Jan 4 · Missoula, MT Missoula

Ice Badgers IBEX Travel Race Team - 4-6 days a weekIce Badgers Adults - 2 days a week - Monday/Wednesdays 4:30-6pmIce Badgers Main - 2 days a week - Monday/Wednesdays 4:30-6pm - 4th grade - 12th grade +4

From $200 Open 20 spots left

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Sorry 'Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay

Sat, Jan 16 · Polson, MT Polson

Road 1/2 Marathon3 Person Team Relay

From $35 Open

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Nordic Dance Invitational - Montana Winter Cup #3

Sun, Jan 17 · Greenough, MT Greenough

4k Classic Race10k Classic Race

From $10 Open

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44th OSCR

Sat, Jan 30 · Seeley Lake, MT Seeley Lake

5K youth ski race10K nordic ski race20K Skate nordic ski race +2

From $30 Open

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Randy Beckner Memorial & Follow Your Heart Skiathlon - Montana Winter Cup #4 & #5

Sat, Feb 13 · Missoula, MT Missoula

Saturday - 5k Skate RaceSaturday - 10k Skate RaceSunday - 10k Skiathlon - 5k classic then 5k skate

From $10 Open

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Snow Joke Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 27 · Seeley Lake, MT Seeley Lake

Road Snow Joke Half MarathonSnow Joke Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition

Sat, May 22 · Whitefish, MT Whitefish

Road The Wave 5KThe Wave 5KHalf Marathon +3

From $25 Open

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Hiawatha Spring Trail Run

Sun, Jun 6 · Taft, MT Taft

Trail 10K10K15K +7

From $45 Open

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Weir Warrior Memorial Ruck

Sat, Jun 12 · Neihart, MT Neihart

Road 3-Hour Run3-Hour HikeKids 1-hour Ruck +6

From $30 Open

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WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON MONTANA

Sat, Jun 26 · Livingston, MT Livingston

Road Wicked Fast Half Marathon MontanaWicked Fast Half Marathon MontanaVIP "UNDER CANVAS DELUXE ROOM PACKAGE" includes Full or Half Marathon entry +3

From $79 Open 2 spots left

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Missoula Marathon Weekend of Events

Sat, Jun 26 · Missoula, MT Missoula

Road MISSOULA KIDS MARATHONMISSOULA KIDS MARATHONTONY BANOVICH 5K +15

From $10 Open 8 spots left

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Whitefish Lake Triathlon (Presented by Whitefish.com)

Sat, Jun 26 · Whitefish, MT Whitefish

Triathlon Sprint Tri Team RelaySprint Tri Team RelaySprint Tri +1

From $79 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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15th Annual Freedom Run/Walk 5k - Bigfork

Sun, Jul 4 · Bigfork, MT Bigfork

Road 16th Annual Freedom Run/Walk 5K15th Annual Freedom Run/Walk 5K

From $25 Open

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175-mile Pioneer Crossings Relay Race

Fri, Jul 9 · Twin Bridges to Virginia City, MT Twin Bridges to Virginia City

Road UltraStandardStandard +3

From $110 Open

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Run With The Wild

Sat, Jul 10 · Seeley Lake, MT Seeley Lake

Trail Run With The Wild 1K Fun RunRun With The Wild 1K Fun RunRun With The Wild 5K Fun Run +3

From $5 Open

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Madison Marathon

Sat, Jul 10 · Ennis, MT Ennis

Road Madison Marathon (Half)Madison Marathon (Half)Madison Marathon (Full) +1

From $75 Open

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Yellowstone Park Trail Races

Sat, Jul 10 · West Yellowstone, MT West Yellowstone

Trail The Yellowstone 5KThe Yellowstone 5KThe Yellowstone 10K +9

From $45 Open

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Montana Trail Series

Sat, Jul 10 · West Yellowstone, MT West Yellowstone

Trail The Yellowstone 5KThe Yellowstone 5KThe Yellowstone 5K +35

From $40 Open

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