Yellowstone Independence Day 5k 2026

RACE DAY

July 4th 2026 at 8 am in Livingston MT, the Yellowstone Running Club brings you the 3rd annual "Yellowstone Independence Day 5k" run/walk fundraiser! We were amazed by the 2025 turnout and we are ready to do it again and hope you will join us! Updated route, t-shirts, chip timing, and lots of raffle prizes and fun fun fun!

LOCATION

• Venue: Sacajawea Park, Livingston MT

EVENT

• Date & Time: Thursday, July 4, 2026 - 8 am
• Format: The third annual Yellowstone Independence Day 5k fun run/walk promises to be bigger and better than ever!
• Beneficiary: All proceeds to benefit the Yellowstone Running Club mission to support wellness through running/walking and the greater Park County youth cross country team attendance at regional championship races.
• Registration: Sign up by June 20 to guarantee you receive a t-shirt! Early bird pricing available through June 30!

START TIME

• 5K Start: 8:00 a.m.
• Registration: Online registration will end at 9 pm July 3 but same day registration is available 7:15-7:45 at the start line (payment by cash, paypal or check).
• Price Increase: Price increases to $40 starting July 1, 2026. Kids prices do not increase.

BIB PICKUP

• Time: 7:15 a.m.-7:45 a.m. on Thursday July 4th at Sacajawea Park New Picnic Shelter on the NORTH side of the park.

POST RACE

• Refreshments: Bottled water, snacks will be provided after the race.
• Aid Station: A water aid station will be available approximately halfway through the course.
• Support: Thank you for being part of our second annual 5k race. This is a FUN run! All proceeds support our area youth running team attendance at regional cross country championships.
• Contact: If you or someone you know would like to support our race or our athletes, please contact us at yellowstonerunningclub@gmail.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Yellowstone Running Club is committed to promoting running/walking for people of all ages in the Park County and surrounding areas. It supports youth runners from our area wanting to attend regional and national cross country running competitions. This year YRC plans to help area youth runners attend the Nike Regional Cross Country Championship in Idaho. Through fun runs and fun-draising, we work to promote wellness through running/walking in the greater Park County area!

Visit us at YellowstoneRunningClub.org.