Fun Runs, Races, and Revelry Around Montana’s Yellowstone Country

Beartooth Run in Cooke City, Montana Photo by Greys River Photography


With a seemingly endless number of trails, running in Montana’s Yellowstone Country is a popular activity. Across the region, you’ll find everything from family fun runs like the Stillwater Ride and Run or the Yellowstone Rendezvous Trail Run to hard-core competitions such as The Rut Runs in Big Sky or the Ed Anacker Bridger Ridge Run in Bozeman. There’s something for every age and ability, and most all have the residual bonus of supporting local causes. It’s a great way to get out in the communities and join others to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the camaraderie of the community, and some great exercise.

Some races fill up quickly, so if you find one that interests you, mark your calendar for next year and start your training!

 

Yellowstone Trail


West Yellowstone, MT

June 24, 2023

50K, 25K, 10K

 

Sweet Grass Fest Fun Run


Big Timber, MT

June 24, 2023

5K walk/run

 

Cross Cut


Bridger Bowl, MT

June 24, 2023

5K, 15K

 

Bangtail Divide


Bozeman, MT

July 1, 2023

38K

 

The Beartooth Run


Red Lodge, MT

July 8, 2023

5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

 

Devil’s Backbone Ultra


Gallatin Mountain Range

July 15, 2023

50-mile, 50-mile relay

 

Jim Bridger Trail Run


Bozeman, MT

July 30, 2023

5K, 10 miles

 

Sweet Pea Run


Bozeman, MT

Aug. 5, 2023

5K and 10K

 

Ed Anacker Bridger Ridge Run


Bozeman, MT

Aug. 12, 2023

19.9 miles

 

Prospector’s


Cooke City, MT

Aug 12-13, 2023

50K, 30K

 

The Nitty Gritty


Red Lodge, MT

Aug. 19, 2023

Marathon, relay marathon, half marathon

 

Red Lodge Community Foundation Fun Run


Red Lodge, MT

Sept. 2, 2023

5K, 10K

 

Big Bear Stampede


Gardiner, MT

Sept. 9, 2023

5K, 9K trail races, 5K walk, kid’s race

 

The Rut Mountain Runs


Big Sky, MT

Sept. 15-17, 2023

50K, 28K, 20K, 11K, Lone Peak VK

 

John Colter Run


Bozeman, MT

Sept. 23, 2023

7.5 miles

 

Yellowstone Rendezvous Trail Run


West Yellowstone, MT

Sept. 23, 2023

5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay

 

Stillwater Run and Ride


Absarokee, MT

June 2024 (estimated)

5K, 10K, Virtual Runs

Beartooth Run, Montana Photo by Greys River Photography