Run for Your Life 5k & Kid’s Run/Walk 2026 — Bozeman, MT

Date
October 17, 2026
Location
Bozeman, MT
Venue
1 Bobcat Cir (MSU Football Stadium)
Start Time
9:30 AM
Entry Fee
$12.00 – $40.00
Events
5K TIMED, 5K UNTIMED, Kid's 1k Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt Or Socks (Guaranteed for those registered by 10/10) | Cape, or T-Shirt (Guaranteed for those registered by 10/10)
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Run for Your Life 5K & Kid's Run/Walk takes place at MSU Football Stadium in Bozeman, Montana on October 17, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options: a 250-yard kid's event, a 3.1-mile run, and a standard 5K. Registration costs between $12 and $40 depending on your entry choice. The race starts at 9:30 AM. If you can't make it to Bozeman in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule. This format makes the event accessible whether you're traveling to race on-site or prefer to participate remotely.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for the 12th Annual Run for Your Life, a Halloween-themed 5K and Kid's Run benefiting Help Center, Inc.'s 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention services. Help Center, Inc. has been here for our community for decades, offering hope, connection, and life-saving support. This beloved community race raises awareness for suicide prevention, helps break the stigma around seeking mental health care, and inspires movement for the mind, body, and spirit. Choose the 5K along the scenic southside trail system and streets, the Kid's 1K Fun Run around the MSU Football Stadium, or our Virtual Run, any distance, anywhere. Runners, walkers, rollers, strollers, and dogs are all welcome. Wear your best costume, bring your community spirit, and join us in making every step count toward hope.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run for Your Life 5k & Kid’s Run/Walk 2026 — Bozeman, MT?

Run for Your Life 5k & Kid’s Run/Walk 2026 — Bozeman, MT takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Bozeman, Montana.

Where is Run for Your Life 5k & Kid’s Run/Walk 2026 — Bozeman, MT held?

Run for Your Life 5k & Kid’s Run/Walk 2026 — Bozeman, MT is held at 1 Bobcat Cir (MSU Football Stadium) in Bozeman, Montana.

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