Santa Run for Education 5K

DEC
6
2025
Join the 11th annual Santa Run for Education 5K in Bozeman on December 6 to support the Bozeman Schools Foundation. Run or go virtual for a festive 5K that benefits scholarships and classroom programs.
Sat 6 Dec 2025
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Santa Run for Education 5K Race is scheduled for December 6, 2025 in Bozeman, MT. The listed venue is Willson Gym at 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman 59715. The event is presented by Stockman Bank and is identified as the 11th annual Santa Run. Two event formats are offered: a timed 5K course and a Virtual 5K that can be completed anywhere.

Distances

  • 5K
  • Virtual 5K

Age-based entry fees are provided: ages 0-4 free (no t-shirt), ages 5-13 $25 (t-shirt included), ages 14 and up $35 (t-shirt included). Registration closes on December 6, 2025.

Purpose, prizes and policies

Proceeds support the Bozeman Schools Foundation. Stated uses include scholarships for graduating seniors, gifting a book to every first grader, early literacy programs (Bozeman Reads), Spark Grants for classrooms, educator recognition, supplying school items to families in need, and grants for STEM and music education.

Prizes and awards include age-group prizes, cash and prizes for the top three male and female finishers, $500 each to the top two BSD7 school-sponsored clubs or teams, and $1,000 each to PACs of the top three participating schools in the Gallatin Valley. Additional prizes are noted for tagging the YETI. The organizer may convert the race to a virtual-only event or cancel in extreme weather. No refunds on registration fees. Dogs are not allowed; strollers are welcome. Sponsors include Stockman Bank and several local organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Virtual 5k

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