201 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Trail Running in Montana
Go trail running in Montana with curated guides of the best trail runs across the region. With over 470 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Montana.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top trail running recommendation in Montana from one of our 26 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 470 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Trail Running Destinations in Montana
75 routes · Ski Touring
North Bridgers
46 routes · Ski Touring · Hiking · Trail Running
Yellowstone National Park
39 routes · Freeride Skiing · Mountain Biking
Big Sky
31 routes · Hiking
Glacier National Park (USA)
18 routes · Ski Touring
Hyalite
Trail Running Routes in Montana
The Rut 20k Race
The newest distance for The Rut, added in 2023.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Fairyhouse Loop
A fantastic backcountry loop serving up stunning views and rewarding singletrack
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 609 m
- Descent
- 608 m
Chestnut Mountain
An aesthetic ascent leads to a beautiful view over the Gallatin range.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 836 m
- Descent
- 836 m
Hyalite Creek to Hyalite Lake
One of the most famous trails near Bozeman, passing numerous waterfalls and leading to a beautiful alpine lake.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 670 m
- Descent
- 669 m
Emerald Lake and Heather Lake
Run to two of the most beautiful lakes above Bozeman.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 676 m
- Descent
- 676 m
Sacagawea Peak
Climb the high point of the Bridger Range.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 609 m
- Descent
- 609 m
Summit Lake
Skip the crowds of Beehive Basin with this run to a remote high alpine lake.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
South Cottonwood Out-and-Back
An easily-accessible trailhead leads deep into the Gallatins.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 665 m
- Descent
- 665 m
Trail Running Guidebooks in Montana
5 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
5 of Yellowstone National Park's Hiking Highlights
5 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Conquering the Peaks of Yellowstone National Park
5 routes · Trail Running
The Rut: One of North America’s Toughest Trail Races
6 routes · Trail Running
Best Trail Runs in Big Sky, Montana
7 routes · Trail Running