Jim Bridger Trail Run
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- Sypes Canyon Road, Bozeman, MT
- Distance
- Jim Bridger Trail Run (10 mile) · Jim Bridger 5k Race and Fun Run
From the Organizer
A classic race in a classic place. Join us for the 33rd annual Jim Bridger Trail Run (10 miles) or the 5k fun run in beautiful Bozeman, Montana.
10-MILE JIM BRIDGER TRAIL RUN: 8 a.m. start Saturday July 18, 2026. Features 2,838 feet of elevation gain through the beautiful foothills of the Bridger mountains. The course features a scenic loop starting near Sypes Canyon trailhead and continuing across private property only accessible on race day. Great climbs follow as you head up Middle Cottonwood with a water crossing, then continue across the Bridgers and back down Sypes Canyon.
5KM FUN RUN: 8:30 a.m. Saturday July 18, 2026. Not feeling up to the 10 mile trail run? The 5k race and fun is a dirt road lollipop through the neighborhood that finishes at the BBQ and beer festivities.
Enjoy a post-race BBQ with food, drinks (beer included), and raffle prizes.
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
83°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bozeman Montana State Univ.
Host City
About Bozeman, MT
Population
55,042
as of 2023
Elevation
4,923 ft
Nearest Airport
BZN
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Jim Bridger Trail Run?
- Jim Bridger Trail Run is a running race held in Bozeman, Montana on July 18, 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 Jim Bridger Trail Run?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Bozeman, Montana at Sypes Canyon Road, Bozeman, MT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Jim Bridger Trail Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Jim Bridger Trail Run
Jul 18, 2026