Running Up for Air | Bozeman
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Event overview
Running Up for Air | Bozeman takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Drinking Horse Trail in Bozeman, MT. The event format asks participants to run or hike as many laps as possible up and down Drinking Horse Mountain within set time limits. The event offers three timed options:
- 12 Hr : entry fee $125
- 6 Hr : entry fee $100
- 3 Hr : entry fee $75
All proceeds from the event support the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Each registration creates a fundraising page for the participant, and participants are encouraged to collect pledges for each completed lap.
Logistics and requirements
The organizer lists a cold weather policy that allows the race to be canceled, delayed, or shortened if conditions are unsafe. Examples of conditions that may trigger changes include temperatures below zero, windchill below -10, impaired visibility due to snow, or unsafe course conditions. Traction devices or shoe spikes are mandatory; Kahtoola Microspikes and Exospikes are cited as acceptable. Runners in the 12 Hr event are required to carry a headlamp for the first 1.5 hours of the event. The event is organized by Bozeman Running Company and supports the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
