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Yellowstone Park Trail Races

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Yellowstone Park Trail Races race photo
Yellowstone Park Trail Races race photo
West Yellowstone
US
Nomadic Lass · CC BY-SA 2.0Nomadic Lass · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNomadic Lass · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 293 days
Jul 31, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
West Yellowstone · 50km · 42.195km · 21.1km +2 more events
Entry fee
$80Varies by event and entry period
2027Date Jul 31, 2027 · Entry ~ Jul 31, 2027
2026
2026Date Aug 1, 2026
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Yellowstone Park Trail Races race photo
Nomadic Lass · CC BY-SA 2.0
Yellowstone Park Trail Races race photo
Nomadic Lass · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Yellowstone Park Trail Races race photo
Nomadic Lass · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Yellowstone Park Trail Races — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held in West Yellowstone, Montana.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Yellowstone Park Trail Races runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Yellowstone Park Trail Races — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $80

The Yellowstone Marathon · until Jul 10, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $75

The Yellowstone 1/2 Marathon · until Jul 11, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $80

The Yellowstone 50K · until Jul 11, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $55

The Yellowstone 10K · until Jul 11, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 5K · The Yellowstone 25K

5K

Entry cost $45

The Yellowstone 5K · until Jul 11, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

The Yellowstone 25K

Entry cost $65

until Jul 11, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Yellowstone Park Trail Races course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
START

Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Rendezvous Ski Trails

Finish · Google Maps
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The race is divided into 6 divisions, including The Yellowstone Marathon, The Yellowstone 1/2 Marathon, The Yellowstone 50K, and The Yellowstone 25K.

Start line is set at Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT, and the start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.

The finish line is at Rendezvous Ski Trails.

Organizer
Wolf Pack Trail Runs
Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (63°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Elevation gain
10K ~340 m · 25K ~960 m (according to the provider's listing) · 50K ~2,000 ft

Participant benefits

finisher medal

custom bib

Hammer Nutrition products

chip timing

Finisher finisher medal

커스텀 배번

Chip time

Aid station

Hammer Nutrition Products

Where and when to collect your Yellowstone Park Trail Races race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no train/bus station in West Yellowstone, MT

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no train/bus station in West Yellowstone, MT

Start/finish is at Rendezvous Ski Trails, 100 Geyser Street, West Yellowstone, MT — within walking distance of downtown West Yellowstone (e.g. the Stagecoach Inn).

No public transit serves the venue; free parking is available across the street at the city building. West Yellowstone is a small rural gateway town with no train, subway, or local public bus service.

Nearest airport is the seasonal Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in town, or Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) ~90 miles away, from which commercial shuttle vans (e.g. Yellowstone Roadrunner) run to West Yellowstone.

Map

Getting to the finish

None — same as start (loop course finishes at Rendezvous Ski Trails)

Same location/access as the start.

Map
Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Organized by Wolf Pack Adventures, this event offers a wide range of distance options,

from 5K and 10K to half marathon, 25K, marathon, and 50K, allowing runners to choose a distance suited to their fitness level.

Each participant receives a finisher finisher medal and lanyard, a custom bib, stickers,

Hammer Nutrition supplements, course aid station, and chip time records as standard.

Commemorative T-shirts are available separately and shipped after purchase.

Because the trail course passes through forested areas near Yellowstone National Park,

carrying bear spray is recommended in accordance with Forest Service guidance—one of the race's distinctive features.

Registration is handled through RunSignUp;

check wolfpacktrailruns.com for the exact Entry fee, deadline, and start time.

Times are local to West Yellowstone. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Salt Lake City Grand Teton & Yellowstone Multi-Day Guided Tour

$405

View on Klook

Hotels near the Yellowstone Park Trail Races start line in West Yellowstone

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Salt Lake City Grand Teton & Yellowstone Multi-Day Guided Tour

$405

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing West Yellowstone with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in West Yellowstone.

Total cost and budget for Yellowstone Park Trail Races

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Yellowstone Park Trail Races

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

West Yellowstone runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Yellowstone Park Trail Races

FAQ
When does Yellowstone Park Trail Races 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, July 31, 2027 in West Yellowstone, MT, United States.

How much is the Yellowstone Park Trail Races 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $80.

What distances does Yellowstone Park Trail Races 2027 offer?

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half · Ultra.

What time does Yellowstone Park Trail Races 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Yellowstone Park Trail Races 2027 start?

Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT.

Where does Yellowstone Park Trail Races 2027 finish?

Rendezvous Ski Trails.

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