The Little Rooster Run Kids Fun Run (Ages 9 & under) will be a 1/2 mile (800 M) mostly grass cross country style course utilizing the paved walking path at the front of the facility. All kids will receive a shirt with their entry and a participation award at the finish line. Family & Friends are encouraged to join their runner(s) free of charge.* *only registered runners will receive an event shirt and finisher award. We will recognize the 1st Place Overall Boy and Girl with a special 3D printed award at the Awards Stage shortly after the completion of the 5K Trail Run. Look for the wagon located in front of the main Pavilion to the left just as you come through the main entrance.

The Little Rooster Run 5K Trail race is held prior to the Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra. Participants are encouraged to hang out afterward to encourage runners in the ultra event. 5K Trail runners will toe the line on Friday, October 16 for a 6:00 PM start. Headlamps and appropriate weather gear are recommended. All 5K registrants will receive an event shirt and finishers a special 3D printed medal at the end of the finish chute. An Awards Ceremony will take place at the awards stage shortly after the completion of the 5K Trail race. Look for the wagon in front of the Pavilion located on the left side of the main entrance to the fairgrounds. We will be recognizing the Top 3 overall male and female finishers and 1st place in each age group for both male and female participants with a special 3D printed award. We also have some other surprises planned for our Top 3 male and female finishers. More to come later! Only registered 5K Trail runners are permitted on the course during the Little Rooster Run 5K Trail race.

The Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra is a last runner standing format trail ultra. Runners traverse a 2.083 mile lap course on the half-hour until there is only one runner left, who must then complete a victory lap within the 30 minute time limit to finish and be declared Champion. The Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park will reopen to the public on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 AM. If any runners are still on course the event will continue but with limited event staff. The Mini Barnyard Ultra will take off on Friday, October 16 at 8:00 PM. Headlamps are required and appropriate weather gear is recommended. Trekking poles are optional. The race will continue until only one runner remains who must complete a victory lap within the 30 minute time limit to be declared a finisher and ,therefore, WINNER of the Mini Barnyard Ultra. All other participants will be categorized as DNF, meaning DID NOT FINISH and will be memorialized on our Wall of Shame. Should there be only a single registrant in either the male or female category, that runner must complete the first lap within the 30 minute time limit, be in the corral on time then complete a victory lap within the 30 minute time limit to be declared the winner (they may choose to remain in the race if desired for as long as they satisfy the requirements). All Mini Barnyard entrants will receive an event shirt at check-in and a participant medal when their race is over. An awards ceremony for the winner will be held take place shortly after a winner is declared at the awards stage. Look for the wagon in front of the main Pavilion located to the left of the main entrance to the fairgrounds. Only registered runners in the ultra are permitted on the course during the Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra.