Santa Run for Education 5K Race
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM MST
- Location Bozeman, Montana
- Price $33.24
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the 12th Annual Santa Run for Education 5K Race on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, in beautiful Bozeman, Gallatin! This lively event not only marks the start of the Christmas Stroll but also supports the vital mission of the Bozeman Schools Foundation, which aims to inspire and empower local students and educators. Lace up your running shoes, don your festive attire, and join the community in making a positive impact on education!
Participants can compete in both an in-person and virtual format, allowing runners to choose their own paths—whether through the neighborhood, countryside, or even on a treadmill. Prizes await the top performers, with $1,000 awarded to the best three participating schools in the Gallatin Valley and cash prizes for the top teams from BSD7 schools. Don’t miss out on the chance to contribute to a great cause while enjoying the spirit of the season! Be sure to register early online to secure your race shirt and avoid long lines during packet pickup on December 4th. Join us in making a difference for Bozeman's students and educators!
Participants can compete in both an in-person and virtual format, allowing runners to choose their own paths—whether through the neighborhood, countryside, or even on a treadmill. Prizes await the top performers, with $1,000 awarded to the best three participating schools in the Gallatin Valley and cash prizes for the top teams from BSD7 schools. Don’t miss out on the chance to contribute to a great cause while enjoying the spirit of the season! Be sure to register early online to secure your race shirt and avoid long lines during packet pickup on December 4th. Join us in making a difference for Bozeman's students and educators!
Organiser's Description
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, were making a lasting impact in our schools by supporting Bozemans students, teachers, and the future theyre building. Lets 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 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/Overview/25903]
* Send your pictures to marketing@bozemanschoolsfoundation.org
* 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
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, were making a lasting impact in our schools by supporting Bozemans students, teachers, and the future theyre building. Lets 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 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/Overview/25903]
* Send your pictures to marketing@bozemanschoolsfoundation.org
* 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
Races
-
5k
Incl. $3.24 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:00AM MST)
$33.24
Packet PickUp will be on 12/4 from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm at Stockman Bank on Kagy & South 19th St. On race day, Packet Pickup time will be from 7:30 am - 9:00 am inside the Willson Gym, on Babcock & 4th St. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.24 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
$33.24
Virtual runners who live outside of Bozeman will have their t-shirt mailed to them so no need to go to Packet PickUp. If you live in Bozeman, please come to Packet Pickup on 12/4 from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm at Stockman Bank on Kagy & South 19th St.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
404 W. Main Street, Willson Gym, Bozeman, 59715, MT, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Santa Run for Education 5K Race
