
From the Organizer
Buzzard Day's 36th Annual Run 2026!
Are you ready for the Buzzard Day 10k Run and 5k Run? Register now! 10K and 5K race participants that register before May 31st are guaranteed a free Buzzard Day t-shirt. Please enter size when registering. Trophies and gift certificates will be awarded to the top finishers. Buzzard Day medals to all race participants (including fun run) until gone.
*SIGN UPS AFTER MAY 31st WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT IN YOUR PREFERRED SIZE and SHIRT AVAILABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
5k route- Kiwanis Shelter to the middle of the switchback and back to the Kiwanis Shelter
10k route- Kiwanis Shelter up the switchback to the fork and take a right and run past the saddle and turn around and head back to the shelter.
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https://www.friendsofmakoshika.org/buzzard-day
Call Makoshika State Park Visitor Center : 406-377-6256
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
70°
Low
47°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
22%
Wind
7 to 16 mph
Host City
Nearest Airport
GDV
Dawson Community Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Buzzard Day Runs, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Raise the Ruff
59 miles away
Longest Dam Race
102 miles away
Hide Away Bay 5K!
151 miles away
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Grand Opening
56 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Buzzard Day Runs
Jun 13, 2026