Race details
|
Location
The race will start at Sypes Canyon (all runners must take a shuttle bus, see below) and end at Story Mill Park. Once you reach the M Trail, connect it all the way back into town until you reach the park. Start time The race will start at 10AM Cost The race entry fee is $60 (plus online fee). This includes a race shirt and swag, post-race barbecue lunch & drink, and a chance to win raffle prizes and top finisher awards. Please note, there is a cap of 300 participants. Refunds and deferrals We are unable to provide refunds or deferrals for this race. By registering for this race, you accept our no-refund/no-deferral policy. We reserve the right to make race adjustments as needed based on directives from our Montana governor. In the event that we are forced to cancel this race due to COVID-19, your options will be determined at the time the decision is officially made. We are committed to maintaining excellent communication with you during this time. Course description Runners will run a 0.5-mile section of Sypes Canyon Rd at the start before running the Foothills trail to connect to the iconic M Trail. Descend from the M Trail and continue onto the connector trail until you're back into town, finishing at Story Mill Park. The course is primarily technical single track trail with rolling climbs through pine forests, open meadows and stunning views of the Gallatin Valley and mountain ranges beyond. The course climbs a total of 2,020 feet and reaches a maximum elevation of 6,732 feet. |
|
Packet pick-up
Packet pick-up will take place on Friday, October 16 from 10AM-7PM at Bozeman Running Company (126 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715). If you cannot make it in on Friday, you can have a friend or family member grab it for you. There will be race day packet pick-up from 7:30AM-8:30AM at the start/finish area, however we encourage you to pick up your packet on Saturday.
Parking & Mandatory Shuttle
Information coming soon.
Drop bags
Drop bags will be transported from the bus shuttle to the finish line. Pick up your bag in the drop bag tent area at Story Mill Park.
Aid stations
There will be two (2) light aid stations along the course. Volunteers will hike water into these stations, so give them a high five when you come through. Both will be stocked with limited water and gatorade. Please note, this event is cupless. We have reusable BRC cups available for a small fee when you register to use for this race and other races you may sign up for in the future. Thank you in advance for your effort in helping us reduce waste at our events!
Post-race
Join us for a post-race lunch and awards ceremony at the start/finish area.
Finisher Awards
Custom, unique finisher awards will be awarded. Details coming soon.
Sponsors
The Foothills 16K wouldn't be possible without support from:
Packet pick-up will take place on Friday, October 16 from 10AM-7PM at Bozeman Running Company (126 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715). If you cannot make it in on Friday, you can have a friend or family member grab it for you. There will be race day packet pick-up from 7:30AM-8:30AM at the start/finish area, however we encourage you to pick up your packet on Saturday.
Parking & Mandatory Shuttle
Information coming soon.
Drop bags
Drop bags will be transported from the bus shuttle to the finish line. Pick up your bag in the drop bag tent area at Story Mill Park.
Aid stations
There will be two (2) light aid stations along the course. Volunteers will hike water into these stations, so give them a high five when you come through. Both will be stocked with limited water and gatorade. Please note, this event is cupless. We have reusable BRC cups available for a small fee when you register to use for this race and other races you may sign up for in the future. Thank you in advance for your effort in helping us reduce waste at our events!
Post-race
Join us for a post-race lunch and awards ceremony at the start/finish area.
Finisher Awards
Custom, unique finisher awards will be awarded. Details coming soon.
Sponsors
The Foothills 16K wouldn't be possible without support from:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contact our events team
If you have questions or issues, please don't hesitate to send us an email at the address below.
