Billings TrailNet

06/04/2026

Runners of all ages are getting in shape to run in the 47th annual Heart & Sole Race in Billings on June 20!

The races? 10K, 5K, 2-Mile. There will be a live race and a virtual option, too! (Did you know that the 10K is the RRCA State Championship?)

Go to https://heartandsolerace.org/ for more information and to register to run or volunteer!

Save now! Entry fees increase after June 18 at 11:59 pm MDT.

Proceeds go to Billings TrailNet for its efforts to improve Billings’ trail system and to the Billings YMCA Annual Campaign.

Special details: 5K and 2 Mile start near St. Vincent Healthcare at Grandview Park. 10k start is St. Francis Catholic School, 2202 Colton Blvd. All races finish at Dehler Park, home of the Billings Mustangs and post race festivities!


Yellowstone Rim Runners
Billings Parks and Recreation
City of Billings Government
Heart & Sole Run
Billings Chamber of Commerce
Billings Gazette
Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital

06/03/2026

On this World Bicycle Day, we honor Willard E. Fraser, Mayor of Billings from 1963-1969 and 1971-1972. A bicycle aficionado, he rode for health and environmental benefits. He wrote to a young student who inquired about air pollution, “I hope you are a non-smoking bicycle rider.” He rode a bike up to ten miles a day after his 1970 hip surgery, and the bicycle became a symbol of his 1971 campaign. 🚴

Join us next Thursday, June 11 at 1:30 PM at the Willard Fraser Bridge for a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor Mayor Fraser (hosted by the Yellowstone Historical Society). Optional ride starting at 1:00 PM from 105 Brewing!

06/03/2026

📣Important PSA‼️

Notably:
-Compliant e-bikes are generally treated as bicycles under Montana law.
-No driver's license, registration, or motorcycle endorsement is required.
-Riders must obey traffic laws, signals, and lighting requirements.
-Individuals under 16 must wear a helmet, although we recommend EVERYONE wear one. 🚲

06/03/2026

Thank you so much to Opportunity Bank of Montana for their generosity! We appreciate your support 💙

Creating and connecting trails across the Billings area, Billings TrailNet continues to make it easier for people to get outside, stay active, and move through their community. 🚴‍♀️🚶

Our Billings team presented a Member Impact Fund grant, through our partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, supporting continued growth and connectivity across the Billings community.

Member FDIC.

06/02/2026

We had the pleasure of joining for their first Hiking Hounds outing of the season this past weekend! This program allows for dogs to get out and stretch their paws on our local trails, allowing them some much needed time outside. All pups featured are up for adoption! Contact YVAS if you are interested.
1. Mocha
2. Gunner
3. Susie
4. Mocha (again)

Thanks to board member Sarah for helping lead the way! Next outing tbd, stay tuned 💚

05/31/2026

T’was wet and wonderful!

Billings TrailNet supporters are over the moon about today’s inaugural Skyline Races.

Two of the city’s newest trails welcomed hundreds of runners in this new Billings event!

These amazing paths were among the day’s brightest stars: Dutcher, Black Otter, Alkali Creek and the new Skyline and Skyway Drive trails.

The half marathon and 30k races were a great, rainy experience for runners, volunteers and spectators.

Many thanks to Billings Skyline Races for its donation to Billings TrailNet and its support of the city’s trail system.

Billings loves its trails!


Billings Skyline Races
City of Billings Government
Billings Parks and Recreation

05/30/2026

Don’t forget to get your early bird tickets for Ales for Trails!! Prices go up Monday, you won’t want to miss out.

Also, stay tuned for volunteer opportunities. We will post them soon!

https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/AlesforTrails2026

Pictured here are longtime members and volunteers Teresa and Dale Wicks. They both love to cycle and have supported Billings TrailNet for many years. We appreciate them and all of of our other volunteers 🫶

05/28/2026

Morrison-Maierle, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm, believes in the value of strong recreational opportunities in communities where its 350+ employee-owners and their families live.

Today, we pause to thank corporate member Morrison-Maierle for its wonderful support.

The company has six offices in Montana, four in Wyoming, one in Washington state and one in Oregon. Its “one-company” mindset allows its team to work together as one firm from many locations to deliver services needed for successful projects.

We appreciate the folks at Morrison-Maierle for their generous commitment to us and our growing trail system, which enhances life in Billings.

Check out our feature of on our blog!

05/26/2026

Attention! ‼️ The Billings Skyline Race will be taking place this Sunday, May 31 from 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM on the Billings trail system.  Please use caution ⚠️ as there will be runners on the following trails:
Dutcher Trail, Black Otter Trail, Skyline Trail, Skyway Trail, and Alkali Creek Trail.

Also, please note the gravel road down to the lower parking lot of Two Moon Park will be closed, but the park will be open. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

05/25/2026

Today, we thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice.