Cedar Flats Trail Trot
Cedar Flats Trail Trot is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Columbia Falls, MT, with an entry fee of $50.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (14 days to go)
- Price
- $50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the inaugural Cedar Flats Trail Trot! Hosted by trail-building nonprofit Gateway to Glacier Trails, the Trail Trot is a 10k route with 791 feet of elevation gain beginning at the new Cedar Ridge Trailhead and looping through the Cedar Flats Trail system. Located just outside of Columbia Falls, Montana, Cedar Flats is a 15+ mile nonmotorized, multiuse trail system built and maintained by Gateway to Glacier Trails.
Expect a fun vibe, flowy trails through the beautiful Flathead National Forest, and the chance to be part of the first-ever trail race on Cedar Flats!
Early 10k registration is $40 until July 3, and $50 after. All proceeds go to Gateway to Glacier Trails.
Sign up early - participant numbers are limited! Pre-order your Trail Trot t-shirt here until July 27 and pick up on race day!
*Preliminary Strava route for reference; actual route will be 6.2 miles. Location of the Cedar Ridge trailhead can be found here.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kalispell Glacier Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbia Falls, MT
City Elevation
3,085 ft
Nearest Airport
FCA
Glacier Park International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
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14
Days to train
- Race
- Cedar Flats Trail Trot
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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Cedar Flats Trail Trot
Aug 15, 2026