Big Sky Wind Drinkers
A running club for all ages and
abilities in
click here for the Bridger Ridge Run
“FITNESS CANNOT BE BORROWED,BESTOWED OR BOUGHT; LIKE HONOR, IT MUST BE EARNED."
Frank Newman Marathon Races 1988
Frank Newman Marathon races 20 years later
Read and post to our bulletin board
(by clicking on the board)
Local event websites, mostly Big Sky Winddrinker sponsored:
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Wind Drinker Sponsored Fun Runs
Wednesday Fun Run Schedule in pdf: Sched
Wednesday Fun Run Directions in pdf: Directions
Saturday Morning Trail Runs in pdf: Sat Trails
For Info on All Montana Races:
www.runmt.com
All Funruns are free. Just show up to participate. You do not need to be a member though we would prefer that you would join up if you like the runs. For more info, contact any of the vice-presidents listed at the bottom of the page.
April 24, 2010
33rd Back from Bridger, 17.5, 12.5, 9.7, 7 & 3 miles 9:00 AM, Bridger Bowl, Info; Kathybob2@usa.net Fun run so there is race day registration and no entry fee. The Event starts at the Bridger Bowl Parking lot. Sign up starts at 8:30. The courses follow Bridger Canyon drive and Kelly Canyon road. The 3 mile course ends 2.5 miles from the Bridger Bowl entrance. The 7 mile run ends at Jackson Creek Road. The 10 mile run ends at Kelly Canyon Road. The 12.5 run ends at Sawmill Road on Kelly Canyon road. The 17.5 mile course ends at the Elks Club (Former Sports and Courts) on Haggerty Lane in Bozeman. The finish line closes at 12:30. Water will be provided at the finish of each distance. You will need your own transportation back to the start.
April 26, 2010, 5:30 Lindley Center
Spring Potluck and Speaker .Funrun at 5:30, potluck at 6. Speaker John Zombro on Running Barefoot at 7. For more details contact Bob Wade: Wade
May 22, 2010 2010 Results
Baldy Blitz, Run to the top of Baldy and back down. Generally a good deal of snow remaining. This is both a free funrun and a timed race, so for a small fee you get a lasting momento and inclusion in the record books. M-trailhead at 9AM. More info: The Blitz
May 29, 2010 2010 Results
23rd Frank Newman Marathon and Relay, 26.2 miles, 8:00 AM, Bridger Canyon Rd, Half marathon will start later on top of Bozeman Pass. $3, Info; kathybob2@usa.net Printable info and entry blank Newman
June 24, 2009 2010 Results
5th annual Summer Road Mile. 8:00 PM, Manley Road, just north of the East Gallatin Park. Participate in an accurately measured level road mile.
The timing will be accurate and age group records will be kept for bragging rights. There will be drinks and
refreshments after the run. Register at Schnees or at the finish line at 7:00 PM. The entry fee is $15.00. Proceeds go to the Bozeman Track Club.
For more information contact John Zombro John or Bob Wade kathybob2@usa.net
June 26, 2010 2010 Results
Old Gabe 25K and 50K trail runs, 6:00AM, Middle Cottonwood Trail Head. Info;
runski@bresnan.net Webpage: Trails
July 17, 2010
2009 Results
Devil's Backbone 50 mile trail run and Relay, 5:00 AM at the Hyalite Creek Trail Head. Info;
runski@bresnan.net Webpage: Trails Homepage
August 7, 2010 2009 Results New Webpage Classic
32nd First Security Bozeman Classic, 5K and 10K races. The 10K will start at 7:15 AM and the 5K at 7:25 AM at First Security Bank on Babcock. Professional pictures will be taken of runners
and will be available to view or purchase by Wednesday, August 12 at Montana Stars .
August 14, 2010 2009 Results
Ed Anacker Bridger Ridge Run, 20 miles on the Bridger Ridge, 7:00 AM at Fairy Lake Camp Grounds. This race is limited to 250 runners. Entries open May 30 8AM MDT.
Register only at
RaceMontana Webpage: BRR Homepage
August 21, 2010 2008 Age Group Results 2008 Overall
Run Like the Wind, 4 mile, 9:30 AM and 1K kids funrun, 9AM, in Pray, Montana (Paradise Valley). Race Entry: Wind or online at 
October 16. 2010
31st annual BSWD Back to Bridger Run, distances below, starting times below
Long version will follow the Frontage Road about 1 mile east to Kelly Canyon Road, then 7 miles along Kelly Canyon Rd, turn right on
Bridger Canyon Rd , finally turn left into Bridger Bowl and finish at the lodge at the bottom of the ski hill.
There will be six different distances along the course. Each distance has a different start point and a different start time. They are as follows;
9:00 am : 17.5 miles starting at the Elks Club on Haggerty Lane
9:30 am: 12.5 miles starting on Kelly Canyon Rd. at the junction of Sawmill Rd.
9:50am : 10 miles starting at the junction of Kelly Canyon Rd. and Bridger Canyon Rd.
10:10am: 7 miles starting at the junction of Jackson Creek Rd. and Bridger Canyon Rd.
10:30am: 3 miles starting on Bridger Canyon Drive 2.5 miles south of Bridger Bowl Rd.
10:40am: 1.5 miles starting on Bridger Canyon Drive 1 mile south of Bridger Bowl Rd.
The finish line will close at 12:30 pm. All runners need to select a distance and a start
time so they can finish by 12:30. There will be no transportation
provided by the BSWD. It is each runners responsibility to arrange transportation back from Bridger
Bowl.
October 31, 2010
Halloween Costume Run, 9:00 AM, 1.1, 3.0 and 5.4 miles, starts at Grant and 11th. Runs around campus. Prizes for best costumes
November 13, 2010
Jim Banks Turkey Trot, 9:00 AM, Fellowship Meeting Hall, Spirit Hills and Springhill Rd, 2.7 and 4.4 miles, free turkey prizes.
November 20, 2010
Bon Appetite fun run, 9:00 AM, if you don't want the competitive atmosphere of the Huffing race below, meet at former Sports and Courts and run any distance and go to breakfast afterwards.
November 25, 2010 2009 results
Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run. Kids' Run at 8:00am, 10K at 8:50am, 5K at 9:15am and [NEW] Untimed 5K event for noncompetitive runners and walkers at 9:15am. Start/Finish at Museum of the Rockies. Race proceeds to benefit the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. 3 year total = $47,100!
Volunteers needed! More info: Huffing Details or: email John Dudas at
huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com . Web page:
www.huffingforstuffing.com .
Online registration:
ActiveCom. Printable entry forms at the website.
For complete results for the 2009 Bozeman Classic, Ridge Run, John Colter Run, Octoberfest, Huffing for Stuffing and many others, www.perfect-timing.org
Club Officers for 2009-2010
Presidents: Bob Wade kathybob2@usa.net and Franklin Coles bigskyrunner@aol.com,
Vice Presidents: Kurt Buchl kbuchl@yellowstonebank.com, and John Dudas JohnG_Dudas@yahoo.com and Kyle MacKenzie kylemckenzie@gawab.com
Secretary: Deb Balaz, fattrax@in-tch.com
Treasurer: Tom Hayes, runski@bresnan.net
Membership: Darryl Baker, d_nbaker@hotmail.com
Publisher: Jim Banks, bznmt@bresnan.net
Editor: Celia Bertoia celiabertoia@yahoo.com
Results and Calendar: Kay Newman, kayjn@imt.net
Equipment Manager: Kathy Brown, kathybob2@usa.net
Join BSWD Annual dues are $10. Printable membership form (pdf) Member to be sent to:
BSWD
which includes the monthly newsletter, "THE WIND DRINKER", chock full of good stories, race calander, and race results and earns you discounts listed below.
The Following Local Merchant's offer discounts to BSWD members : (newest member is ProLight Gear at the bottom).
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE WORKS, Ann Sorenson, 15% off. Contact Ann at 522-9015 to schedule an appt.
ADVANCED TRAINING PROJECT, Steve Conant , 10% off, specializing in long distance performance, 581-5545
BOB WARD & SONS, Elissa, visit their store near Target, 10% off on all regularly priced running shoes. 586-4381
CANNOBALL AQUATICS, Steve Conant , Swim Instruction: infant to athlete, 10% off, contact Bill Louis, 580-9008
CLINICAL MASSAGE CONCEPTS, Paul Segerston , $45 for therapeutic massage (normally $55), 20 yrs experience 581-6242
FLEETFEET SPORTS, Tony Brendgard, Accumulate $250 in purchases and receive a $25 Gift Certificate, 587-1135
GALLATIN ALPINE SPORTS, Tom Owens, Blue Mall, West Fork Meadows, Big Sky, 10% off. 995-2313
ROUNDHOUSE, Larry Merkel, 1422 West Main St, 10% off all regularly priced athletic footwear, 587-1258
SCHNEE'S BOOTS AND SHOES, Kurt Smith or Collin, 121 West Main St, 10% off running shoes, 587-0981
HOMESTAKE XC SKI LODGE, Chris Axelson , Homestake Pass near Butte, 10% off tickets and gear, 585-8052
UNIVERSAL ATHLETICS, 25 West Main St, 10% off apparel, footwear, and team sports, 587-1220
FOUR ZERO SIX SHIRT SCREENING: Bear Canyon, Peter Sveen, 10% off screen printing for BSWD members & Montana race directors, 600-5753
PRO LIGHT GEAR: 421 W Griffen (near Whalen Tire), 15% off all gear, 582-0508
For Info on All Montana Races:
www.runmt.com
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