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Queen Bee Montana Marathon
Billings, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+1
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Running events in Montana
10 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 23 races in Montana with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events100 confirmed dates
Competitions23Races & courses
Distances5 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,115 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Missoula Marathon
Missoula, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+3
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Herron Half
Kalispell, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km10 km5 km
ForestMountain+3
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Running of the Bulls
Big Sky, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km11 km5 km
FestiveCity Run+1
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Little Blackfoot
Elliston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km15 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
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Jim Bridger Trail Run
Bozeman, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
16.09 km5 km
MountainHigh Altitude+1
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Flathead Lake Run
Lakeside, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km
Lakes & PondsCity Run
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Glacier National Park Half-Marathon
Browning, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km
MountainLakes & Ponds+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Queen Bee Montana Marathon | Billings, Montana, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Missoula Marathon | Missoula, Montana, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Herron Half | Kalispell, Montana, US | Trail Running | 21 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Running of the Bulls | Big Sky, Montana, US | Road Running | 21.1 km11 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Little Blackfoot | Elliston, Montana, US | Trail Running | 30 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Jim Bridger Trail Run | Bozeman, Montana, US | Trail Running | 16.09 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Flathead Lake Run | Lakeside, Montana, US | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Glacier National Park Half-Marathon | Browning, Montana, US | Trail Running | 21 km |
| Date to be announced | Foy’s to Blacktail Marathon | Kalispell, Montana, US | Trail Running | 42 km |
| Date to be announced | Crazy Mountain 100 | Lennep, Montana, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Montana (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 10 public events and 23 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running and Road Running. Key host locations include Billings, Missoula, Kalispell, and Big Sky. Notable events in the selection include Queen Bee Montana Marathon, Missoula Marathon, and Herron Half.
Race distances span from 5 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +6,115 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Montana includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Montana?
RunningCompass currently lists 10 verified events with 23 individual races in Montana. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Queen Bee Montana Marathon, Missoula Marathon, and Herron Half.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Montana?
Events in Montana focus on Trail Running and Road Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Billings, Missoula, Kalispell, and Big Sky.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Montana?
The most selective courses in Montana climb up to +6,115 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Montana?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.