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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
404 W. Main Street, Bozeman MT
5K
18–35°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
24–35°F
rain
2024
32–47°F
dry
2023
35–47°F
dry
2022
19–31°F
dry
2021
21–40°F
rain
2020
19–44°F
dry
2019
20–37°F
dry
2018
1–22°F
dry
2017
14–29°F
dry
2016
-3–24°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
18°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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 [email protected]
- 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
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