Big Sky Wind Drinkers
A running club for all ages and
abilities in
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 new bulletin board
(try it out by clicking on the board)
Something New!! If you want to donate your old running shoes, or any other shoes for that matter, the Wind Drinkers are sponsoring a collection box in conjunction with Schnees and Fleetfeet at those respective stores. Shoes are distributed to needy people in the US and worldwide.
Local event websites, mostly Big Sky Winddrinker sponsored:
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
Gnarly Dude(ette) Series: Montana wide race series. Be eligible for great prizes. See info in box above.
April 26, 2008 2007 Results
Back from Bridger
17.5, 12.5, 9.7, 7 & 3 miles 9:00 AM, Bridger Bowl, Info;
Kathybob2@usa.net The Back from Bridger is one of our fun runs so there is race day registration and no entry fee.
The Event starts at the Bridger Bowl Parking lot at 9:00 am, 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.
May 24, 2008 2008 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 31, 2008 2007 Results
Frank Newman Marathon and Relay, 26.2 miles, 8:00 AM, Bridger Canyon Rd, Info;
kathybob2@usa.net Printable info and entry blank Newman
June 28, 2008 2007 Results
Old Gabe 25K and 50K trail runs, 6:00AM, Middle Cottonwood Trail Head. Info;
runski@bresnan.net Webpage: Trails
July 12, 2008
2007 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 2, 2008 2007 Results
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. Details Info; Kathy Brown at
kathybob2@usa.net Register:
or Printable entry forms (pdf) 5K/10K and Kids run.
August 9, 2008 2007 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 on June 1 at 8PM MDT.
Register only ay
Info: Chas Day may be contacted at chasday@bridgeband.com
Webpage: BRR Homepage
September 21, 2008 2007 Results
Lewis and Clark Marathon, half marathon, 5K, kids run,
October 25. 2008
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 five 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 TBD, 2008
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 TBD, 2008
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 27, 2008
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 27, 2008
Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run, 5K and 10K. 9:00 AM . Kids' Run at 8:15 AM . Start/Finish at Bozeman Deaconess
Hospital rear parking lot.
Race proceeds to benefit the Gallatin Valley Food
Bank. More info: .Huffing Details or: email John Dudas at
huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com . Web page:
www.huffingforstuffing.com .
Printable entry forms at the website above or online:
For complete results for the 2007 Bozeman Classic, Ridge Run, John Colter Run, Lewis & Clark Marathon, Octoberfest, and many others, www.perfect-timing.org
Club Officers for 2007-2008
Presidents: Bob Wade Wade-Brown and Franklin Coles Franklin,
Vice Presidents: Kurt Buchl Kurt, and John Dudas JohnG and Kyle MacKenzie Kyle
Secretary: Deb Balaz , Deb
Treasurer: Tom Hayes, Tom
Membership: Darryl Baker, Darryl
Publisher: Jim Banks, Jim
Editor: Celia Bertoia Celia
Results and Calendar: Kay Newman, Kay
Equipment Manager: Kathy Brown, Brown-Wade
Join BSWD Annual dues are $10. Printable membership form (pdf) Member to be sent to:
BSWD
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:
ADVANCED TRAINING PROJECT, Steve Conant , 10% off, specializing in long distance performance, 581-5545
BOB WARD & SONS, Tom Johnson, visit their store near Target, 10% off on all regularly priced footwear. 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
For Info on All Montana
Races:
www.runmt.com
as of Oct 2006
Webmaster: Tom Hayes: runski@bresnan.net
Last Modified: Friday, 02-May-2008 01:36:43 MST