Backyard Boogie

The Backyard Boogie is presented by Bozeman Running Company, supporting local running organizations and clubs in the Gallatin Valley. 100% of registration proceeds (your $20 registration) support the below organizations split evenly among all. Runners, after you register for a time window, you can make additional donations by selecting the club/group of your choice and sharing your fundraiser with your friends and family. 

Mission: Bring the Gallatin Valley running community together, rally to raise funds supporting our local running organizations, and increase club and organization awareness to grow the sport and community for all ages and levels. 

Local Clubs & Organizations

Bozeman Distance Project: 501(c)3 set up to foster high school athletes in the Gallatin Valley, supporting them in funding extracurricular activities. It partners with local youth cross-country teams and clubs, sending them to competitive meets, providing uniforms, and funding other running-related programs.

Raptor Run Crew: Gallatin Raptors track and cross country organization.

Bozeman Track Club: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 1995, introducing area youth to the lifelong sport of running. BTC operates Cross Country and Track and Field programs that are low cost and welcome to everyone! The club also recently launched a Trail Running program for extra keen athletes. Their skilled coaches and parent volunteers are excited to continue to accommodate the community's growth with a spot for every runner/thrower/jumper! Increasing travel costs to competitions is their number one funding hurdle.

Bozeman Run Club: Bozeman Run Club is a free community run group that meets every Saturday morning at rotating locations with a goal to create a safe and supportive space that’s inclusive of all abilities, plus foster appreciation and respect for Bozeman trails.

Women in Ultrarunning (Bozeman MT Chapter): 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to help welcome more women into the sport of ultrarunning in a dynamic and inclusive way. Aimed at increasing female involvement in the sport through fostering a supportive community, and providing tools to enhance accessibility to ultrarunning. 

Big Sky Wind Drinkers: 

Event Details

Location:
MAP Brewing
Time: 4pm - 8pm on Friday May 1st

How it works:
Register for just $20 online, begin fundraising for your club/organization, and show up on Friday, May 1st starting at 4:00pm to run and connect with local running clubs and organizations.

Loop Course:
A short loop (mix of gravel trail and asphalt) marked with cones, starting at MAP and taking you around the pond and onto Glen Lake Rotary Park trails. The looped course will officially open at 4:00pm, but runners may show up at any time between 4pm and 7pm to run! Each loop completed earns you a raffle ticket. The more raffle tickets you earn, the greater your chance at winning up to 5 grand prizes. 

Open to all individuals looking to support our local running clubs! Run, walk, or jog at your own pace.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed at this event or at Glen Lake Rotary Park.