From the Organizer
Join in the "fun-raising" for the homeless pets at Stafford Animal Shelter in Livingston, Montana with our annual "Barks & Brews"! This evening 5K Fun Run course will wind through the historic streets of Livingston starting downtown at The Owl Lounge at 6:30pm. At the finish line, every paid participant can enjoy an ice-cold beer from the Owl Lounge and a burger and chips from Yellowstone Bank! Event t-shirts will be provided to all paid runners from sponsor Small Dog Realty. The Spur Line will be providing raffle prizes. If you don't want to run in the 5K, non-participants can join in the refreshments & food for $15.00. And the best part is....100% of the proceeds from the night go to help Stafford's homeless pets!
"Barks and Brews" is on Monday, August 17th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Leashed dogs (non-retractable leashes) and families are welcome to join! (Wagons & bikes, please stay in the back of the "pack"). If the weather is over 70 degrees, please leave your 4 legged friends at home!
We highly suggest preregistration. The sign-up link will be available to register until 9:00pm Sunday, August 16th. After that, please come to the registration sign-in desk the day of the event. Table will be located by the starting line.
Thank you to our event sponsors Small Dog Realty, The Owl Lounge, Yellowstone Bank, American Bank, The Spur Line and Bozeman Running Company!
We hope to see you there!
About our shelter:
Stafford Animal Shelter is an open-door shelter that accepts every pet in need regardless of species, breed, age or medical condition. They have no restrictions on length of stay and pets are provided veterinary care and a safe haven for as long as it takes to find them a new home. Stafford has served Montana since 1999 by preventing animal distress by caring for displaced animals, facilitating adoptions and reunions, minimizing pet overpopulation and pioneering humane education & community outreach. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, they receive no sustainable funding from government agencies or national animal welfare organizations and must fundraise their operating costs annually. They rely on donations from individuals and businesses who support their mission and work in the community. www.staffordanimalshelter.org
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Livingston Mission Fld, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Livingston, MT
Population
8,635
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,488 ft
Nearest Airport
BZN
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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- 2026 Stafford Animal Shelter "Barks & Brews" 5K Fun Run & Doggie Walk
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- August 17, 2026
- Location
- 110 N 2nd St., Livingston, MT
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- What is the 2026 Stafford Animal Shelter "Barks & Brews" 5K Fun Run & Doggie Walk?
- 2026 Stafford Animal Shelter "Barks & Brews" 5K Fun Run & Doggie Walk is a running race held in Livingston, Montana on August 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Stafford Animal Shelter "Barks & Brews" 5K Fun Run & Doggie Walk?
- Monday, August 17, 2026 in Livingston, Montana at 110 N 2nd St.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Stafford Animal Shelter "Barks & Brews" 5K Fun Run & Doggie Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Stafford Animal Shelter "Barks & Brews" 5K Fun Run & Doggie Walk
Aug 17, 2026