Montana · 5K · 9K
Big Bear Stampede
Big Bear Stampede is a 5K and 9K event held in Gardiner, Montana. It was last held on September 12, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Gardiner, MT
Race details
- Last held
- September 12, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Gardiner, Montana
- Distances
- 5K, 9K
- Course
- 1000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 9:00 AM MDT
- Course profile — 9K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 1000 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 400 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Big Bear Stampede
Overview The 5k and 9k trail races are run in the shadow of Yellowstone National Park. Both courses have spectacular views of Electric Peak and other prominent peaks in northwest Yellowstone. There is 1k feet of climbing in the 9k and 400 ft of climbing in the 5k. There will also be a 5k walk utilizing the same course as the 5k run and a 1k kids run with a ton of fun obstacles. Aid Stations There is one aid station with water only halfway through the 9k course after you are done with the major …
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Big Bear Stampede: common questions
- When is the Big Bear Stampede?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Big Bear Stampede held?
- In Gardiner, Montana.
- What distances does the Big Bear Stampede offer?
- 5K and 9K.
- How do I register for the Big Bear Stampede?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Big Bear Stampede?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the Big Bear Stampede start?
- 9:00 AM MDT.
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