Big Bear Stampede

On September 06, 2025
Posted by Terese Petcoff
Categories: Gardiner, MT Events
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Runners rejoice at the Big Bear Stampede annual competitive trail run, raising awareness of depression. Race included 9K & 5K trail race / 5K walk, kids fun run, race awards and raffle prizes.  

Learn more about the race or register here: BigBearStampede.org

Course Description: Same great courses as prior years.  The 9k and 5k courses are run on a combination of lightly technical singletrack and smooth Forest Service road.  The 9k contains approximately 1000 feet of climbing while the 5k contains approximately 450 feet.  

Aid Stations: There will be one aid station on the 9k and one on the 5k course.  Both aid stations will contain water only.  There will be water, Gatorade, and snacks at the finish.

Awards:  There will be prizes for the following male and female categories in both the 5k and 9k:  Top 3 overall; 1st place 17 and under; 1st place 18-40; 1st place 40 and over.

Race Day Logistics (September 6)
While there is no parking at the race start/finish at Eagle Creek Campground, we will allow parking along Jardine Rd just past the Eagle Creek CG entrance.  Drive up Jardine Rd toward the campground and volunteers will assist you.  We are no longer doing a shuttle from the Gardiner Rodeo Grounds.  There will be a small tent at the campground to stow a backpack or bag.  All race packet pickup and race day registration will occur at Eagle Creek campground.  

Eagle Creek Campground (Start/Finish)730am – 845am             
Race day registration730am – 845am             
Pre-registered packet pickup9am                                   
9k Race Start915am                              
5k Race Start915am                              
5k Walk Start1015am                              
Kids Race (approx. start time)1030am                            
Awards (approx. time)


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