Santa Run for Education 5K Race
Santa Run for Education 5K Race is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Bozeman, MT, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (157 days to go)
- Location
- 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman, MT
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 12th Annual Santa Run For Education!
This festive tradition not only kicks off the Christmas Stroll but also champions the mission of the Bozeman Schools Foundation: to ignite inspiration, expand learning, and open doors of opportunity for our students and educators - powered by generous community support. Together, we’re making a lasting impact in our schools by supporting Bozeman’s students, teachers, and the future they’re building. Let’s lace up, dress up, and show up for education!
Prizes:
- $1,000 to PACs from the top 3 participating schools in the Gallatin Valley
- $500 will be awarded to each of the top 2 participating BSD7 sponsored clubs or teams from any of the BSD7 schools
- Awards will be given to the top 3 male & female winners in each age group from both the in-person and virtual 5K
Packet Pickup:
- Friday, December 4th,10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Stockman Bank on Kagy Blvd and South 19th Ave, upstairs
- In-person registration is available, but shirts may be limited
To guarantee your race shirt and avoid long lines, be sure to register early online.
Virtual 5K:
- You choose the time and path - neighborhood, countryside, or even the treadmill
- Print a virtual bib from your RunSignUp Profile if you'd like
- Track your run using a fitness tracker and submit your results on the Results page
- Send your pictures to marketing@bozemanschoolsfoundation.org
- If you live in Bozeman, please pick up your race packet during Packet Pickup on December 4th, if you live out of town we'll mail your t-shirt to you
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
35°
Typical Low
16°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bozeman Montana State Univ, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bozeman, MT
Population
55,042
as of 2023
City 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.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- Santa Run for Education 5K Race
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman, MT
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From Endurance Grid
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Santa Run for Education 5K Race
Dec 5, 2026