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
Scholarship form: form
Local event websites sponsored by Big Sky Winddrinkers:
(for other Bozeman or Montana races see Races in Montana link below)
Bozeman Area Runs for Winter 2011/2012:
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.
October 15. 2011
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 29, 2011
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 12, 2011
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 19, 2011
Bon Appetite fun run, 9:00 AM, if you don't want the competitive atmosphere of the Huffing race below,
meet at Elk's Club @ 205 Haggerty to run any distance desired. Meet for breakfast afterward. More info, contact Kay.
November 24, 2011 2011 results
Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run. Kids' Run at 8:00am, 10K at 8:50am, 5K at 9:15am and [NEW] Untimed 5K event for noncompetitive runners and walkers at 9:15am. Start/Finish at Museum of the Rockies. Race proceeds to benefit the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. 3 year total = $47,100! Volunteers needed! More info: Huffing Details or: email John Dudas at huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com . Web page: www.huffingforstuffing.com . Online registration: ActiveCom. Printable entry forms at the website.
December 10 , 2011
Jiingle Bell Jog Free Fun Run, approximately 1.1 mi, 3 mi, and 5.4 mi distances. 9:00 AM.
11th and Grant Field House parking lot. There is a potluck cookie and spiced cider party
in the MSU Field House following the run. Very cool BSWD Jingle Jog mugs for all attendees.
December 16 , 2011
Longest Night of Trails Fun Run, various distances, 6:30 PM. Lindley Park. Practice your night running, bring a headlamp.
December 31 , 2011
25th Annual New Years Eve Free Fun Run, about 3 miles, 11:15 PM meeting at Jacki McGuire's home (2303 Highland Ct, off S. 3rd, behind Pilgrim Congregational Church) to run to the First Security clock. Sing carols until the clock stikes midnight, run back, and eat treats to your heart's content. You can start your run at any location you desire and meet at the clock. Possibility Santa will appear with spiced cider and cookies.
January 7 , 2012
Franklin's Fat Ass 50K, 50K (5K at a time). 9:00 AM. Headwaters Park Start in the parking lot by the restrooms. If it is below 0° the run will take place the following Saturday. Run as many 5K's as you want (or the weather allows). Free entry. Free hot and cold drinks. Free company. Top five entrants get free entry next year.
January 29 , 2012
36th Andy Blank Free One Hour Run, run as far as you can in one hour, 5:00 PM, MSU Field House, bring your own lapcounter. Note, there is usually a One Hour Swim near this date at the Swim Center. (Bozeman Masters Swim Club: Swim)
February 5, 2012
Bohart Nordic Ski Fest. Warming hut in the meadow will be available to BSWD skiers. Potluck, bring drinks and food. RSVP to Franklin (582-4994)
February 11, 2012
33rd Froze Nose Free Fun Run, 5.4, 3, 1.1 mi, 9:00 AM, MSU Grant & 11th. Courses go out along Kagy, the furthest going through the Cherry subdivision. Get a handicap time for the March run and see if you can improve enough to win!
March 10, 2012
33rd Handicapped Run, 5.4, 3, 1.1 mi, 9AM, MSU Grant & 11th. Courses go out along Kagy, the furthest going through the Cherry subdivision. Start according to your handicap.
Handicaps will be determined for those individuals who participated in the Froze Nose Run in February. Those who did not run in the Froze Nose will have starting times as follows: 5.4 Miles - 9:15 am 3.0 Miles - 9:30 am 1.1 Miles - 9:45 am.
April 21, 2012
33rd 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 25, 2012, 5:30 Lindley Center
Spring Potluck and Speaker. Funrun at 5:30, potluck at 6:30.
Guest Speaker- Penelope Pierce, Executive Director, Gallatin Valley Land Trust.
May 12, 2012
Baldy Blitz, Run to the top of Baldy and back down. Generally a good deal of snow remaining. This is both a free funrun and a timed race, so for a small fee you get a lasting momento and inclusion in the record books. M-trailhead at 9AM.
May 26, 2012
23rd 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
Club Officers for 2011-2012
Presidents: Franklin Coles Franklin , and
Kurt Buchl Kurt
Vice Presidents: Kyle MacKenzie Kyle, Bob Wade Bob, Lisa Verwys Lisa, Randy
Oostema, Randy
Secretary: Leigh Holleman, Leigh
Treasurer: Jackie McGuire Jackie
Membership: Darryl Baker, Darryl
Publisher: Jim Banks, Jim
Editor: Dee Metrick, Dee
Results and Calendar: Kay Newman, Kay
Equipment Manager: Leigh Holleman, Leigh
Join BSWD Annual dues are $15. Please join online if possible: Online, 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 :
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE WORKS, Ann Sorenson, 15% off. Contact Ann at 522-9015 to schedule an appt.
BOZEMAN RUNNING COMPANY, Casey Jermyne, 10% off regularly priced shoes. 587-1135
PRO LIGHT GEAR: 421 W Griffen (near Whalen Tire), 20% off all gear. 582-0508
RUDY PROJECT, Andy Gerlach, 40% discount to purchase sunglasses and prescription eyewear. 585-2660 office
ADVANCED TRAINING PROJECT, Steve Conant , 10% off, specializing in long distance performance. 581-5545
BOB WARD & SONS, Elissa, visit their store near Target, 10% off on all regularly priced running 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
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 running shoes. 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
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