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

Scholarship form: form

Websites for local events sponsored by Big Sky Winddrinkers:
(for other Bozeman or Montana races see Races in Montana link below)


Wind Drinker Sponsored Fun Runs

Wednesday Fun Run Schedule in pdf:   Sched
Wednesday Fun Run Directions in pdf:  Directions
Saturday Morning Trail Runs will no longer be conducted by the BSWD



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

 

Race results from Perfect Timing 2003 to 2011 Perfect Timing

Big Sky Wind Drinker Races in 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.

April 24, 2012, 5:30 Lindley Center
Spring Potluck and Speaker. Funrun at 5:30, potluck at 6:30. Guest Speaker- John Zombro will clue us in on training and racing.

May 19, 2012
Baldy Blitz, Run to the top of Baldy and back down. M-trailhead at 9AM. 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. Much thanks to HammerGel

May 26, 2012  2012 Results  
24th 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 23, 2012  2011 Results
Old Gabe 25K and 50K trail runs, 6:00AM, Middle Cottonwood Trail Head. Info;  runski@bresnan.net Webpage: Trails

July 14, 2012   2011 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 4, 2012   2011 Results
33rd First Security BSWD Stampede, 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.
Webpage Classic
  
August 11, 2012   2011 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 30 8AM MDT. Register only at  RaceMontana   Webpage: BRR Homepage

October 13. 2012
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 27, 2012
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 10, 2012
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 17, 2011
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 24, 2012 2012 results: wait a while
Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run. Kids' Run at 8:00am, 10K at 8:50am, 5K & Untimed 5K Fun Run/Walk at 9:15am. Start/Finish at Museum of the Rockies . Race proceeds to benefit the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. 4 year cumulative total = $68,100! Volunteers needed! More info: Huffing Details    or: email John Dudas at huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com . Web page: www.huffingforstuffing.com . Online registration: Click here. Printable entry forms at the website.



For complete results for the 2010 Bozeman Classic, Ridge Run, John Colter Run, Octoberfest, Huffing for Stuffing and many others, www.perfect-timing.org

New Membership Procedures: Instructions   Website   Mail-in Form Membership includes the monthly newsletter, "THE WIND DRINKER", chock full of good stories, race calander, and race results and earns you discounts listed at the end of this webpage.

Club Officers for 2011-2012

President: 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



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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