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Big Bear Stampede

Name: Big Bear Stampede
Start: 2025-09-06
End: 2025-09-06
Location: Gardiner

Gardiner, United States • 6 Sep 2025

Big Bear Stampede is a trail-running event at Eagle Creek Campground in Gardiner, Montana, near Yellowstone National Park. It offers a 5k and 9k trail race, a 5k walk (untimed), and a 1k Kids Run with obstacles. The courses provide spectacular views of Electric Peak and other Yellowstone peaks, with about 400 feet of climb on the 5k and roughly 1,000 feet on the 9k.

There is one aid station for the 9k and none for the 5k. Afterward, participants enjoy water, Gatorade, fruit, cookies, muffins, and beer for adults. The race supports awareness of depression. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Montana Gardiner

Race information

Registration

9 km

1000 m+

9k Run

5 km

400 m+

5k Run

5 km

5k Walk (untimed)

Kids Run (1k)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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