Running Up for Air | Bozeman
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Running Up for Air | Bozeman
Running Up for Air in Bozeman is a timed mountain lap event held on Drinking Horse Trail and the slopes of Drinking Horse Mountain in Bozeman, MT. Participants may run or hike as many laps as they can within one of three time-limited formats: 12 hour, 6 hour, or 3 hour events. Registration opens October 31, 2026 and closes February 21, 2027. Entry fees are listed for each format: 12 hour $125, 6 hour $100, and 3 hour $75.
The event is part of the Up For Air Series and aims to connect endurance athletes while raising funds for air quality causes. For RUFA Bozeman, all proceeds go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Each registration creates a fundraising page for the participant, and runners are encouraged to collect pledges tied to laps completed.
Organizers state a cold weather safety policy. The race may be canceled, delayed, or shortened if conditions are unsafe. Possible triggers include temperatures below zero, windchill below minus ten, impaired visibility from snow, or other unsafe course conditions.
Mandatory equipment requirements are specified. Traction devices or shoe spikes such as Kahtoola Microspikes or Exospikes are required. Runners in the 12 hour format must carry a headlamp for the first 1.5 hours. The event materials note a goal of minimizing trail impact while supporting nonprofit work on cleaner air. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
