Annual Fun Run for Charities
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- Lions Park, Red Lodge, MT
- Distance
- David & Cheryl Whitcomb's 2 mile · MKC Family 5k · Beartooth Market 10K
From the Organizer
Thanks to sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers, we’re looking forward to another year of incredible community collaboration to fundraise for 67 participating charities! You've helped us raise more than $4.9 million in the last 22 years! We hope you'll help us continue the trend this year.
Charity and registration booths open at 7 am at Lion's Park on Saturday, August 30th. The starting gun will go off for all three events, 2 mile, 5k, and 10k, at 9 am sharp. Participants will be guided to the start at Broadway Ave starting at 8:45 am.
Participants can pick up their T-shirts and bibs starting on Thursday, September 3rd, and on Friday, September 4th, from 9 am to 6 pm at 122 S Hauser Ave in Red Lodge (The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation). T-shirts and bibs can also be picked up on Race day, starting at 6:30 am.
Prizes will be awarded to overall and age-category winners. All participants will receive a Fun Run T-shirt! We will also have prizes for “Best Individual Costume”, “Best Group Costume”, and “Best Dog Costume”
For more info, visit our website.
If you would like to donate to a Fun Run charity, click the link below. To support all 67 charities, make a donation the the Sally Martin Match Fund. Thank you for your support!
Events
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
76°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Red Lodge, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Red Lodge, MT
Elevation
5,668 ft
Nearest Airport
COD
Yellowstone Regional Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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- Race
- Annual Fun Run for Charities
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- Lions Park, Red Lodge, MT
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Annual Fun Run for Charities?
- Annual Fun Run for Charities is a running race held in Red Lodge, Montana on September 5, 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 Annual Fun Run for Charities?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Red Lodge, Montana at Lions Park, Red Lodge, MT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Annual Fun Run for Charities?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Annual Fun Run for Charities
Sep 5, 2026