Bridger Ridge Run – Bozeman, MT 2026

The Ed Anacker Bridger Ridge Run is a remote and aesthetic ~20 mile foot-race along the crest of the Bridger Mountains, near Bozeman in Southwest Montana. It is a not-for-profit event enabled by about as many volunteers as participants. The Bridger Ridge Run is put on & sponsored by the Big Sky Wind Drinkers , which is a premier running club for runners of all ages and abilities. Some videos, photos, and history of this event can be found on this Big Sky Wind Drinkers webpage. Remote and Technical! Essentially the entire route involves unstable footing, challenging ascents, brutal descents, and unpredictable weather along an exposed ridge. Experience with mountain running is important. No part of the route can be accessed by a road. All supplies, including water, are hauled to Aid Stations through human volunteering. Aid Stations will carefully track each participant's progress, and will have limited medical teams, supplies, and snacks. Except for water, we expect each participant to c