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Yellowstone Independence Day 5k 2027

calendar_today 04 Jul, 2027

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Yellowstone Independence Day 5k 2027

About the Event

RACE DAY: 

July 4th 2027 at 8 am in Livingston MT, the Yellowstone Running Club brings you the 4th annual "Yellowstone Independence Day 5k" run/walk fundraiser!  In 2026 we had record entries and we are ready to do it again and hope you will join us!  Enjoy a beautiful river and tree lined route, chip timing, and lots of raffle prizes and fun fun fun!

Special finisher giveaway to be announced soon!

Location: 

Sacajawea Park, Livingston MT 

Event: 

July 4, 2027 -  8 am

Race starts at the historic Sacajawea Park located next to the Yellowstone River in Livingston, MT. 

The third annual Yellowstone Independence Day 5k fun run/walk promises to be bigger and better than ever!  All proceeds to benefit the Yellowstone Running Club mission to support wellness through running/walking and the greater Park County youth cross country team attendance at regional championship races. 

Race Giveaway:

We are working on the 2027 race giveaway and will announce what this will be soon! 

 

Awards:

Top 3 male and 3 female finisher medals to be awarded in each age group (tbd).

Wear your most patriotic attire and decorate your strollers for a chance to win a special prize.  All runners will be entered in for fun raffle prizes and snacks will be provided post race! 

Timing:

This race will be chip timed compliments of Muddy Dog Sports! 

Speaking of muddy dogs...we love dogs and we love running with our furry friends. However, dogs are not allowed in Sacajawea Park per the City of Livingston. 

Start Time: 

5K starts at 8:00 a.m.

Online registration is preferred but onsite registration is available 7:15-7:45 at the start line (payment by cash, paypal or check).

Sign up in advance by June 30 and save money! 

Price increases to $40 starting July 1, 2027. Kids prices do not increase.

Bib Pickup:

Friday July 3, 2027 evening pickup time to be annouced

Saturday July 4 7:15 a.m.-7:45 a.m. on at Sacajawea Park New Picnic Shelter on the NORTH side of the park.  

Post Race:

Water and light snacks will be provided after the race.

Mountain Berry Bowls of Livingston will be on site with acai berry bowls for purchase! Grab a bowl and enjoy breakfast by the river.

Thank you for being part of our second annual 5k race. This is a FUN run with all proceeds from this event going to help support our area youth running team attendance at regional cross country championships this fall and further the  Yellowstone Running Club mission to promote running/walking in our area. 

If you or someone you know would like to support our race or our athletes in any way, please contact us  at yellowstonerunningclub@gmail.com

Yellowstone Running Club is committed to promoting running/walking for people of all ages in the Park County and surrounding areas. It supports youth runners from our area wanting to attend regional and national cross country running competitions.  This year YRC plans to help area youth runners attend the Nike Regional Cross Country Championship in Idaho. Through fun runs and fun-draising we work to promote wellness through running/walking in the greater Park County area!

Visit us at YellowstoneRunningClub.org

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

Jul 04, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Livingston.

thermostat Temperature
12.6° / 27.9°
wb_sunny Feels like
10.8° / 25.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
14h 10m
water_drop Avg rainfall
0.8 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
8.4 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.6)
humidity_mid Humidity
51.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:49
nightlight Sunset
21:05

About Livingston

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Livingston is a city in the Yellowstone Country of Montana. It is the northern entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Livingston is commonly called "The Gateway City" because it was the original entrance to Yellowstone.

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