Annual Fun Run for Charities
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Red Lodge, Montana
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Annual Fun Run for Charities in Red Lodge, Carbon, on Saturday, September 5th, 2026! This exciting event promises a day filled with joy and community spirit as participants come together to support 63 deserving charities. With race distances of 2 miles, 5K, and 10K, there’s a challenge for everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have some fun.
Join us at Lion's Park, where charity and registration booths will open at 7 AM, leading up to the starting gun at 9 AM sharp. Participants will start gathering at Broadway Ave starting at 8:45 AM, so arrive early to soak in the vibrant atmosphere! Don’t forget to grab your T-shirt and bib, which will be available for pickup on August 28th and 29th, as well as on race day. With prizes for overall winners, age-category champions, and fun awards for the best costumes—individual, group, and even your furry friends—this event is sure to be a highlight of the year. Last year, the community raised over $4.5 million for local charities, and we can't wait to see what we can
Join us at Lion's Park, where charity and registration booths will open at 7 AM, leading up to the starting gun at 9 AM sharp. Participants will start gathering at Broadway Ave starting at 8:45 AM, so arrive early to soak in the vibrant atmosphere! Don’t forget to grab your T-shirt and bib, which will be available for pickup on August 28th and 29th, as well as on race day. With prizes for overall winners, age-category champions, and fun awards for the best costumes—individual, group, and even your furry friends—this event is sure to be a highlight of the year. Last year, the community raised over $4.5 million for local charities, and we can't wait to see what we can
Organiser's Description
RUN WITH JOY GIVE WITH HEART
Thanks to sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers, were looking forward to another year of incredible community collaboration to fundraise for 63 participating charities! You've helped us raise more than $4.5 million in the last 21 years! We hope you'll help us continue the trend this year.
Charity and registration booths open at 7 am at Lion's Park on Saturday, August 30th. The starting gun will go off for all three events, 2 mile, 5k, and 10k, at 9 am sharp. Participants will be guided to the start at Broadway Ave starting at 8:45 am.
Participants can pick up their T-shirts and bibs starting on Thursday, August 28th, and on Friday, August 29th, from 9 am to 6 pm at 122 S Hauser Ave in Red Lodge (The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation). T-shirts and bibs can also be picked up on Race day starting at 7 am.
Prizes will be awarded to overall and age-category winners. All participants will receive a Fun Run T-shirt! We will also have prizes for Best Individual Costume, Best Group Costume, and Best Dog Costume
For more info, visit our website [https://www.rlacf.org/programs/thrivingnonprofits/fun-run/].
Thanks to sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers, were looking forward to another year of incredible community collaboration to fundraise for 63 participating charities! You've helped us raise more than $4.5 million in the last 21 years! We hope you'll help us continue the trend this year.
Charity and registration booths open at 7 am at Lion's Park on Saturday, August 30th. The starting gun will go off for all three events, 2 mile, 5k, and 10k, at 9 am sharp. Participants will be guided to the start at Broadway Ave starting at 8:45 am.
Participants can pick up their T-shirts and bibs starting on Thursday, August 28th, and on Friday, August 29th, from 9 am to 6 pm at 122 S Hauser Ave in Red Lodge (The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation). T-shirts and bibs can also be picked up on Race day starting at 7 am.
Prizes will be awarded to overall and age-category winners. All participants will receive a Fun Run T-shirt! We will also have prizes for Best Individual Costume, Best Group Costume, and Best Dog Costume
For more info, visit our website [https://www.rlacf.org/programs/thrivingnonprofits/fun-run/].
Races
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Beartooth Market 10K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
Free
OPENS 07 JUNThis great course starts in Downtown Red Lodge and heads South through local neighborhoods and ends up back on US 212. Featuring beautiful views of the mouth of the Beartooth Pass, the course turns around at Perry's RV and winds back through neighborhoods to the finish at Lions Park. Copy and paste the link below for a course map: https://www.rlacf.org/media/2022_Route_Map_V3.pdf -
MKC Family 5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
Free
OPENS 07 JUNA fun and fast course starting in historic downtown Red Lodge and weaving through local neighborhoods. Finishing in Lions Park. A great way to tour Red Lodge! Copy and paste the link below for a course map: https://www.rlacf.org/media/2022_Route_Map_V3.pdf -
David & Cheryl Whitcomb's 2 Mile
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
Free
OPENS 07 JUNA nice casual loop through Downtown Red Lodge and neighborhoods. Enjoy two miles of paved road. Copy and paste the link below for a course map: https://www.rlacf.org/media/2022_Route_Map_V3.pdf
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