Big Sky Wind Drinkers

A running club for all ages and abilities in Bozeman, Montana, created to encourage fitness for all.

 

Ed Anacker Bridger Ridge Run
click here for the Bridger Ridge Run

“FITNESS CANNOT BE BORROWED,BESTOWED OR BOUGHT;  LIKE HONOR, IT MUST BE EARNED."

Frank Newman Marathon Races 1988

Frank Newman Marathon races 20 years later

Read and post to our bulletin board
(by clicking on the board)

Local event websites, mostly Big Sky Winddrinker sponsored:

Old Gabe 25K/50K

Devil's Backbone 50M

Bridger Ridge Run

Gnarly Dude(ette) Race Series

Senior Olympics

Run Montana

Lewis & Clark Races

Huffing for Stuffing Races


Wind Drinker Sponsored Fun Runs

Wednesday Fun Run Schedule: View html:   View Sched    Print pdf:   Print Sched
Wednesday Fun Run Directions: View html:   View Directions    Print pdf:   Print Directions
Saturday Morning Trail Runs: View html:   View Sat Trails    Print pdf:   Print Sat Trails



For Info on All Montana Races: 
www.runmt.com 

Bozeman Area Races in 2009 (mostly sponsored by BSWD):

Gnarly Dude(ette) Series: Montana wide race series. Be eligible for great prizes. See info in box above.

 

All Funruns are free. Just show up to participate. You do not need to be a member though we would prefer that you would join up if you like the runs. For more info, contact any of the vice-presidents listed at the bottom of the page.

April 25, 2009
31st Back from Bridger, 17.5, 12.5, 9.7, 7 & 3 miles 9:00 AM, Bridger Bowl, Info; Kathybob2@usa.net  Fun run so there is race day registration and no entry fee. The Event starts at the Bridger Bowl Parking lot. Sign up starts at 8:30. The courses follow Bridger Canyon drive and Kelly Canyon road. The 3 mile course ends 2.5 miles from the Bridger Bowl entrance. The 7 mile run ends at Jackson Creek Road. The 10 mile run ends at Kelly Canyon Road. The 12.5 run ends at Sawmill Road on Kelly Canyon road. The 17.5 mile course ends at the Elks Club (Former Sports and Courts) on Haggerty Lane in Bozeman. The finish line closes at 12:30. Water will be provided at the finish of each distance. You will need your own transportation back to the start.

April 29, 2009:
Something New!! Nikki Kimball is talking about preventing early season injuries as well as showing slides of the Western States 100 miler. Funrun first, lots of great door prizes. Run at 5:45, potluck at 6:30, talk at 7:00, Lindley Center.




May 16, 2009   2009 Results
Baldy Blitz, 9:00 AM, M parking lot, Info; Tom Hayes only race day registration, free for funrun, $5 for prizes and finisher award

May 30, 2009 2009 Results
22nd Frank Newman Marathon and Relay, 26.2 miles, 8:00 AM, Bridger Canyon Rd, Half marathon will start later on top of Bozeman Pass. $3, Info;  kathybob2@usa.net Printable info and entry blank Newman  

June 18, 2009 2008 Results
4th annual Summer Road Mile. 8:00 PM, Manley Road, just north of the East Gallatin Park. Participate in an accurately measured level road mile. The timing will be accurate and age group records will be kept for bragging rights. There will be drinks and refreshments after the run. .Register at the finish line at 7:00 PM. Race day registration only.  The entry fee is $5.00. Proceeds go to the Bozeman Track Club.   
For more information contact John Zombro John or Bob Wade kathybob2@usa.net

June 27, 2009  2008 results
Old Gabe 25K and 50K trail runs, 6:00AM, Middle Cottonwood Trail Head. Info;  runski@bresnan.net Webpage: Trails

July 11, 2009   2008 Results
Devil's Backbone 50 mile trail run and Relay, 5:00 AM at the Hyalite Creek Trail Head. Info;   runski@bresnan.net  Webpage: Trails Homepage

August 8, 2009   2008 Results
31st First Security Bozeman Classic, 5K and 10K races. The 10K will start at 7:15 AM and the 5K at 7:25 AM at First Security Bank on Babcock. Professional pictures will be taken of runners and will be available to view or purchase by Wednesday, August 12 at Montana Stars . 
Details    Info; Jenna Grimm Fallaw at jenna  Register:     or Printable entry forms (pdf)  Race entry

August 15, 2009   2008 Results
Ed Anacker Bridger Ridge Run, 20 miles on the Bridger Ridge, 7:00 AM at Fairy Lake Camp Grounds. This race is limited to 250 runners. Entries open May 31 at 8AM MDT. Register only at    Webpage: BRR Homepage

August 22, 2009 2008 Age Group Results 2008 Overall
Run Like the Wind, 4 mile and 1K kids funrun, 9:30 AM in Pray, Montana (Paradise Valley). Race Entry: Wind or online at

2009 Lewis and Clark Marathon 2008 Results
Cancelled for 2009. New race date will be in the Spring, starting 2010. Sponsored and race directed by Fleet Feet of Bozeman. Webpage: LC Homepage

October 17. 2009
31st annual BSWD Back to Bridger Run, distances below, starting times below
Long version will follow the Frontage Road about 1 mile east to Kelly Canyon Road, then 7 miles along Kelly Canyon Rd, turn right on Bridger Canyon Rd , finally turn left into Bridger Bowl and finish at the lodge at the bottom of the ski hill.
There will be six different distances along the course. Each distance has a different start point and a different start time. They are as follows;
9:00 am : 17.5 miles starting at the Elks Club on Haggerty Lane
9:30 am: 12.5 miles starting on Kelly Canyon Rd. at the junction of Sawmill Rd.
9:50am : 10 miles starting at the junction of Kelly Canyon Rd. and Bridger Canyon Rd.
10:10am: 7 miles starting at the junction of Jackson Creek Rd. and Bridger Canyon Rd.
10:30am: 3 miles starting on Bridger Canyon Drive 2.5 miles south of Bridger Bowl Rd.
10:40am: 1.5 miles starting on Bridger Canyon Drive 1 mile south of Bridger Bowl Rd.
The finish line will close at 12:30 pm. All runners need to select a distance and a start time so they can finish by 12:30. There will be no transportation provided by the BSWD. It is each runners responsibility to arrange transportation back from Bridger Bowl.

October 31, 2009
Halloween Costume Run, 9:00 AM, 1.1, 3.0 and 5.4 miles, starts at Grant and 11th. Runs around campus. Prizes for best costumes

November 14, 2009
Jim Banks Turkey Trot, 9:00 AM, Fellowship Meeting Hall, Spirit Hills and Springhill Rd, 2.7 and 4.4 miles, free turkey prizes.

November 21, 2009
Bon Appetite fun run, 9:00 AM, if you don't want the competitive atmosphere of the Huffing race below, meet at former Sports and Courts and run any distance and go to breakfast afterwards.

November 26, 2009 2008 results 
Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run, Kids' Run at 8:10AM, 10K at 9AM and 5K at 9:15AM. Start/Finish at Museum of the Rockies! Race proceeds to benefit the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. Volunteers needed! More info: Huffing Details    or: email John Dudas at huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com . Web page: www.huffingforstuffing.com . No printable entry forms at the website or online yet.  



For complete results for the 2008 Bozeman Classic, Ridge Run, John Colter Run, Lewis & Clark Marathon, Octoberfest, and many others, www.perfect-timing.org

Club Officers for 2008-2009

Presidents:  Bob Wade kathybob2@usa.net and Franklin Coles bigskyrunner@aol.com,
Vice Presidents:  Kurt Buchl kbuchl@yellowstonebank.com, and John Dudas JohnG_Dudas@yahoo.com and Kyle MacKenzie kylemckenzie@gawab.com
Secretary:  Deb Balaz, fattrax@in-tch.com
Treasurer:  Tom Hayes, runski@bresnan.net
Membership:  Darryl Baker, d_nbaker@hotmail.com
Publisher:  Jim Banks, bznmt@bresnan.net
Editor:  Celia Bertoia celiabertoia@yahoo.com
Results and Calendar:  Kay Newman, kayjn@imt.net
Equipment Manager:  Kathy Brown, kathybob2@usa.net


Join BSWD Annual dues are $10. Printable membership form (pdf)  Member   to be sent to:

BSWD
PO Box 1766
Bozeman, MT   59771

which includes the monthly newsletter, "THE WIND DRINKER", chock full of good stories, race calander, and race results and earns you discounts listed below.


The Following Local Merchant's offer discounts to BSWD members :

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE WORKS, Ann Sorenson,  15% off.  Contact Ann at 522-9015 to schedule an appt.

ADVANCED TRAINING PROJECT, Steve Conant , 10% off, specializing in long distance performance, 581-5545

BOB WARD & SONS, Elissa Stagg, visit their store near Target, 10% off on all regularly priced road, trail and walking shoes. 586-4381

CANNOBALL AQUATICS, Steve Conant , Swim Instruction: infant to athlete, 10% off, contact Bill Louis, 580-9008

CLINICAL MASSAGE CONCEPTS, Paul Segerston , $45 for therapeutic massage (normally $55), 20 yrs experience 581-6242

FLEETFEET SPORTS, Tony Brendgard, Accumulate $250 in purchases and receive a $25 Gift Certificate, 587-1135

GALLATIN ALPINE SPORTS, Tom Owens, Blue Mall, West Fork Meadows, Big Sky, 10% off. 995-2313

ROUNDHOUSE, Larry Merkel, 1422 West Main St, 10% off all regularly priced athletic footwear, 587-1258

SCHNEE'S BOOTS AND SHOES, Kurt Smith or Collin, 121 West Main St, 10% off athletic footwear, 587-0981

HOMESTAKE XC SKI LODGE, Chris Axelson , Homestake Pass near Butte, 10% off tickets and gear, 585-8052

UNIVERSAL ATHLETICS, 25 West Main St, 10% off apparel, footwear, and team sports, 587-1220

FOUR ZERO SIX SHIRT SCREENING: Bear Canyon, Peter Sveen, 10% off screen printing for BSWD members & Montana race directors, 600-5753



For Info on All Montana Races: 
www.runmt.com 


Click for Bozeman, Montana Forecast as of Oct 2006

Webmaster: Tom Hayes: runski@bresnan.net
Last Modified: Thursday, 11-Jun-2009 07:01:05 MST