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Running Races in Montana

Montana has a growing race calendar with options for all experience levels — from first-timer 5Ks to challenging long-distance events.

122 upcoming races listed

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5K Brew Run at Bias Brewing

A friendly 5K series at local craft breweries, perfect for a social run with friends, family, and furry companions, ending with a free drink.

  • Fun
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 6:00 PM MDT3.1 MilesKalispell, MT
EasygoingRUN

Course · Hilly · Family-oriented

Catch Me if You Can!

A 10K with a unique staggered start where slower runners get a head start, and faster runners chase them down to the finish.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT10KBillings, MT
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Buttercup Run

Run for a cause: support Arlee High School scholarships and local teachers through this community fundraiser.

  • For a Cause
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT6.2 MilesArlee, MT
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Mixed · Hilly · Family-oriented

Plains Easter Rabbit Race

A festive Easter-themed fundraiser featuring unique "Rabbit" pacers, a community pancake feed, and an egg hunt for a joyful day.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 10:30 AM MDT1 MilesPlains, MT
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

5K Brew Run at Mountains Walking

Experience Bozeman's largest brew run series, a 5K hosted by a local 501(c)3 for a fun, community-focused evening.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:00 PM MDT5KBozeman, MT
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Run for the Trees

Celebrate Missoula's urban forests with a run through unpredictable April weather, offering distances for all, including a free family fun run.

  • Fun
  • Festive
  • For a Cause
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT6.2 MilesMissoula, MT
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Mixed · Hilly · Family-oriented

Montana Warrior Run-Helena

Run for a cause at the Montana Warrior Run, supporting veterans, first responders, and their families in Helena.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM MDT10.3 MilesHelena, MT
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Bitterroot Runoff Trail Runs

Kick off your trail season on private ranch trails, then celebrate with a homemade brunch and local craft beer.

  • Fun
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT10 MilesLolo, MT
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

LEF 4 for 4 - THE DISTANCE

Run, jog, or walk four miles to support Livingston's public schools and celebrate community education.

  • Fun
  • For a Cause
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT4 MilesLivingston, MT
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Missoula YMCA Riverbank Run 2026
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT10.3 MilesMissoula, MT
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

2026 Evergreen Rotary Spring Runoff 5K
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT5KKalispell, MT
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Family-oriented

YMCA 5K Color Dash
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT5KBozeman, MT
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Expedition 12K Trail Race
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT12KWhitehall, MT
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Mixed · Hilly · Timed race

Ice Breaker Road Race
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 1:00 PM MDT5 MilesGreat Falls, MT
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Road · Rolling · Timed race

Spring Up Troy 5K River Fun Run
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 1:00 PM MDT3.1 MilesTroy, MT
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Family-oriented

Art on the Run
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM MDTMissoula, MT
RUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Rims To River 8K
Wed, May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM MDT8KBillings, MT
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Road · Hilly · Timed race

Sentinel Hill Climb
Wed, May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM MDT1.5 MilesMissoula, MT
Steady EffortTRAIL

Course · Trail · Hilly

5K Brew Run at SunRift
Wed, May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM MDT3.1 MilesKalispell, MT
EasygoingRUN

Course · Hilly · Family-oriented

DON’T FENCE ME IN TRAIL RUN

Better for experienced runners ready for a demanding trail effort.

Sat, May 9, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT50KHelena, MT
Serious TestTRAIL

Course · Trail · Hilly

Montana Women's Run

Join the 45th Annual Montana Women's Run, a welcoming event for all abilities, featuring 5-mile and 2-mile options, plus a Kids Run.

  • Fun
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT5 MilesBillings, MT
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT26.2 MilesWhitefish, MT
RUN

Course · Timed race

Marshall Mountain Revival Trail Runs

Better for experienced runners ready for a demanding trail effort.

Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:15 AM MDT16 MilesMissoula, MT
Serious TestTRAIL

Course · Trail · Hilly

Stillwater Run and Ride (previously Scavenger Hunt & 5K/10K)
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT6.2 MilesColumbus, MT
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Road · Hilly · Timed race

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