The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and Trail Races
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Distance
- Saturday Marathon · Saturday 1/2 Marathon · Saturday 10K
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
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 The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and Trail Races, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and 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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and Trail Races?
- The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and Trail Races is a running race held in West Yellowstone, Montana on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and Trail Races?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in West Yellowstone, Montana at Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and Trail Races?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and Trail Races
Aug 1, 2026