Yellowstone Trail Races
Yellowstone Trail Races is a running race on August 1, 2026 in West Yellowstone, MT, with entry fees from $50 to $80.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Price
- $50–$80
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
You don't want to miss this spectacular trail run just outside of Yellowstone National Park! The West entrance and gateway to Yellowstone National Park is surrounded by three national forests, blue-ribbon trout streams, and beautiful mountain lakes. Come run a marathon, half marathon, or 10K trail run with breathtaking scenery, right outside the world's first National Park, on the trails of Custer Gallatin National Forest.
All registrants receive a souvenir race medal and lanyard, a custom race bib, a custom race sticker, a Wolf Pack sticker, Hammer Nutrition fueling products, aid station support, a marked/certified course, a chip-timed event, accurate posted results, snacks, and refreshments at the finish line. Discounted race shirts are available for purchase and are delivered to your home address via Amazon Prime.
RACE PERMITTED UNDER SPECIAL USE AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST
The Forest Service recommends that each participant carry bear spray for this event.
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
81°
Typical Low
40°
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Yellowstone Gateway, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About West Yellowstone, MT
Population
1,457
as of 2023
City Elevation
6,667 ft
Nearest Airport
WYS
Yellowstone Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Yellowstone Trail Races, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
9
Days to train
- Race
- Yellowstone Trail Races
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
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Yellowstone Trail Races
Aug 1, 2026