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Big Bear Stampede

Gardiner, Montana, United States

calendar_today 12 Sep, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $35.00

About the Event

Overview
The 5k and 9k trail races are run in the shadow of Yellowstone National Park. Both courses have spectacular views of Electric Peak and other prominent peaks in northwest Yellowstone. There is 1k feet of climbing in the 9k and 400 ft of climbing in the 5k. There will also be a 5k walk utilizing the same course as the 5k run and a 1k kids run with a ton of fun obstacles.

Aid Stations
There is one aid station with water only halfway through the 9k course after you are done with the major climb. There are no aid stations in the 5k.

Post-Race
We will have water, Gatorade, fresh fruit, cookies, muffins, and beer (for those over 21).

Awards
Awards for the following in both the 5k and 9k: Top 3 overall male and female; 1st place in these age groups: 17 and under; 18-39; 40 and over.

Races Offered

9k run

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 9K

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09:00

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$35.00

5k run

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:15

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$30.00

5k walk (untimed)

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$30.00

Kids Run

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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10:30

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Gardiner.

thermostat Temperature

5.8° / 22.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.5° / 19.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

5.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

63.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:02

nightlight Sunset

19:31

About Gardiner

Learn more about the host city, Gardiner.

Gardiner is a small town located near the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park. It is the only entrance to Yellowstone Park accessible by car year round and has served as a home base for thousands of tourists visiting the area.