Jim Bridger Trail Run
About this race
A classic race in a classic place. Join us for the 33rd annual Jim Bridger Trail Run (10 miles) or the 5k fun run in beautiful Bozeman, Montana.
10-MILE JIM BRIDGER TRAIL RUN: 8 a.m. start Saturday July 18, 2026. Features 2,838 feet of elevation gain through the beautiful foothills of the Bridger mountains. The course features a scenic loop starting near Sypes Canyon trailhead and continuing across private property only accessible on race day. Great climbs follow as you head up Middle Cottonwood with a water crossing, then continue across the Bridgers and back down Sypes Canyon.
5KM FUN RUN: 8:30 a.m. Saturday July 18, 2026. Not feeling up to the 10 mile trail run? The 5k race and fun is a dirt road lollipop through the neighborhood that finishes at the BBQ and beer festivities.
Enjoy a post-race BBQ with food, drinks (beer included), and raffle prizes.
Ready to test your limits? The Jim Bridger Trail Run brings a highly anticipated 16.1K, 5K to Bozeman on July 29, 2023. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Montana.
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Trail running
Jim Bridger Trail Run (10 mile) - RACE IS FULL
The iconic JBTR course features a scenic loop starting at Sypes Canyon trailhead and continuing across private property only accessible on race day. Great climbs follow as the runners head up Middle Cottonwood after a challenging water crossing, then continue across the Bridgers and down Sypes Canyon. **TIME CUTOFF** 10-mile runners must make it to the turn to Bridger Foothills Trail by 9:15AM
Running
Jim Bridger 5k Fun Run - RACE IS FULL
The 5k fun run is an out and back (primarily on a private dirt road) that ends at the beer and BBQ festivities.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Bozeman in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Bozeman
Jim Bridger Trail Run takes place in Bozeman, Montana, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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