
From the Organizer
Join us for the annual Sweet Pea Children’s 1K Run, a beloved tradition that leads the Sweet Pea Parade down historic Main Street!
🏁 Start Location: Main Street & Eighth Avenue
🏅 Finish Line: South Church Street
📋 Check-In: Please stop by the Parks & Rec table before the race to check in
🎽 Optional Race Bibs: Can be picked up at the Parks & Rec table by the RecMobile flag near the start
🎉 Perks: All participants receive a ribbon and post-race refreshments
👨👩👧 Note: Children age 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult
✅ Race day registration is available!
This fun, family-friendly event is a great way to kick off the parade—come check in, grab a bib if you'd like, and enjoy the run with us on race day!
This event is separate from the Annual Sweet Pea Run.
Events
Weather
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
84°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bozeman Montana State Univ.
Host City
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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Sweet Pea Children's Run - 2026
Aug 8, 2026