Montana · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Montana

Every upcoming 5K in Montana, all 52 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

52 upcoming 5K races · 36 with finish-time stats

10K Races 21Half Marathons 17Marathons 9Ultramarathons 5
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Montana races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,538 finishersMissoula Marathon Weekend of Eventsin the Half MarathonLongest-running26th yearHeadwaters Bank Run (26th Annual)annual tradition

Montana 5K Races by City

Billings 6Bozeman 4Missoula 3Helena 3Plains 3Butte 2Big Sky 2Livingston 2Whitefish 2Great Falls 2Kalispell 2Ennis 2West Yellowstone 2Seeley Lake 2Three Forks 2Dillon 1Thompson Falls 1Libby 1Glendive 1Sidney 1Anaconda 1Belgrade 1Lolo 1Glasgow 1

5K Races in Montana by Month

October 2026 6November 2026 13June 2027 9July 2027 9

The Next 5K Runs in Montana

52 total
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Sasquatch Skedaddle by Backcountry Squatters Bozeman, MT1 Mile5K10KFrom $15Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Skeleton Skedaddle 5K & Kids Pumpkin Run Missoula, MT5K400mFrom $17Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Montana Cup Billings, MT5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Run The Boo- 5K & Kids Race Dillon, MT1 Mile5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026SWEet Race 5k Fundraiser 2026 Butte, MT5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Haunted Run 5k and Kids Fun Run Big Sky, MT5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Trick or Treat, Move Your Feet 2026 Thompson Falls, MT5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Patriot Run Billings, MT5K2KFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Yellowstone Turkey Trot Livingston, MT5KFrom $10Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Turkey Dash Libby, MT5K1.5 MilesFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Run! Turkey Run! Billings, MT5K1 MileFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Whitefish Turkey Trot Whitefish, MT5KFrom $15Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Montana

Which Montana cities have the most 5K races?

Billings (6), Bozeman (4), Missoula (3), Helena (3) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Montana?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Montana, with 13 of the 52, followed by June with 9. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Montana 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 35 5K races in Montana with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:55, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Montana?

Yes, 5 races around Montana get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail.