Big Sky Wind Drinkers

Fun Run - Tour de Critters
2026-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Tour de Critters, 18399-18301 Absaroka Dr., Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
The Tour de Critters is one of the most popular Wind Drinker funs runs, year after year! Run on land owned by Franklin Coles, a former BSWD President, the courses are tough, hilly trail runs high above the valley floor, with extensive views near Bozeman Pass. This event was once known as the ‘Tour de Wolves’, as the Howlers Inn bed and breakfast, just down the hill from Franklin’s place, has a few rescue wolves in an enclosure. When the wolves left temporarily, the ‘Wolves’ part of the run name was changed to ‘Critters’ – but now some wolves are back. Watch, and listen, for them!

To reach the start, get on I-90 East and drive to the Jackson Creek Road exit. Take Jackson Creek Road north (passing under the Interstate) Drive about 3 miles, and turn right onto Bridger Hollow Road (look for the Howlers Inn sign). Drive past the Inn, up the hill, and turn left at Absaroka Drive. Run assistants will help direct you to parking.

Fun Run - Southside Trails from Bozeman Cohousing
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Bozeman Cohousing, 3118 Wagonwheel Rd, Bozeman, 59715, United States
Come enjoy runs starting from the Bozeman Cohousing community on Wagonwheel Road, running the trails of the Spring Meadows neighborhood trail system and Sourdough Trail (aka, the “Southside Trails”). We’ll offer short, medium, and long routes of 1.5, 2.6, and 4.5 miles. After the runs, enjoy some runner camaraderie with a potluck, hosted by the Bozeman Cohousing community!
Runs start by the Bozeman Cohousing community Common House – see the map link for location (address is 3118 Wagonwheel Road). Limited parking will be available in the Cohousing lot on the east side of Wagonwheel, across from Concord Drive. If this lot is full, there is street parking available on Concord Drive, on the west side of Wagonwheel.
Course Maps:

Short (1.5 miles)
Medium (2.6 miles)
Long (4.5 miles)

We will be eating after the run – if you can, bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share after the runs!
Please be aware this is a No Dogs run and potluck!

Fun Run - Cherry River
2026-07-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Cherry River Fishing Access, 27812-, 27822 Frontage Rd, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
Come run trails from the Cherry River Fishing Access site.

Fun Run - Lindley Pavilion (and Leonard's Pizza Party!)
2026-07-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Lindley Park, Lindley Park, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
Leonard’s Pizza Party!
Join us on the trails around Lindley park. Enjoy the shade of the trees and playground equipment for the kids after the run.
After the runs, join us for pizza to celebrate Leonard Baluski’s birthday! Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Fun Run - Bear Canyon
2026-07-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Bear Canyon TH
One of Frank Dougher’s favorite runs of the year! We offer 1-, 3-, and 5-ish mile options up the Bear Creek drainage on trails and dirt roads. These runs are great hill work-outs – and (bonus!) the last half is all downhill!
You can bring your favorite 4-legged, cold-nosed friend along for the run! Just please remember that dogs need to be leashed to participate! We look forward to seeing you!

Fun Run - Middle Cottonwood
2026-07-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Middle Cottonwood, Saddle Mountain Rd Jeep Trail, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
A long-time club favorite! Runs follow trails in the trees along Middle Cottonwood Creek, on the west side of the Bridger Mountains! Come enjoy running the hills with us!
Middle Cottonwood trailhead is north of Bozeman – take Springhill Road north of the Interstate, and turn right onto Toohey Road. At the end of Toohey, turn right onto Walker Road, which will bend back left (east) and become Saddle Mountain Road. Continue on Saddle Mountain (do NOT turn onto Middle Cottonwood Lane – it does not lead to the trailhead!) until it makes a 90-degree bend to the left (north); go north across the creek, then turn right onto the continuation of Saddle Mountain Road, which leads to the trailhead parking.
Please consider carpooling to this event, as the trailhead parking lot is limited. Carpooling will be from the NE corner of the Fairgrounds parking lot, west of the baseball stadium and across Oak from The Cannery District. We will plan to leave from the carpool location at 5:30, as it’s a ways out to the start point.

Fun Run - Lower Mount Ellis
2026-07-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Lower Mount Ellis, Mt Ellis Ln, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
The Lower Mt. Ellis trail begins by crossing a large open field with a steady incline (bikers, take note: it’s a bit of a grunt). At the top of the field is treeline, where an old logging road takes you up and around to the east side of the mountain. After a couple miles and a few switchbacks, the logging road takes a hard left, and a single-track trail continues up the flank of the mountain—straight up, mind you. After gaining a knoll, the final ascent gets even steeper, eventually topping out on a limestone outcropping with sweeping views of Triple Tree below, the Gallatin Valley beyond, and mountain ranges in all directions. If you’re not too pooped, continue south along the ridge to Mt. Ellis.

Bogert Park
2026-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Bogert Park, 325 S Church Ave, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
One of our most popular runs! Runs begin at Bogert Park on South Church, and head south along the Gallagator Trail. The Medium and Long courses turn east on Kagy and follow separate routes that include climbs up onto Sourdough Ridge.

Fun Run - South Cottonwood
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:00 | South Cottonwood TH, 14866 Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
One of our most popular runs! From the South Cottonwood Canyon trailhead, head up initial switchbacks, then parallel South Cottonwood Creek upstream to your desired turn-around: at the first bridge for the short course, second bridge for the medium, or third bridge for the long!
To reach the trailhead, take South 19th Avenue south, then west until it dead-ends at Cottonwood Road. Turn left and go south, then west, to Cottonwood Canyon Road on the left; turn left and follow for about a mile and a half to the trailhead parking at road closure.
This is a popular trailhead, and the parking lot fills frequently. Please consider meeting at the designated carpooling location and carpooling with others to the run!

River Rock Run
2026-08-19 06:30 - 20:00 | River Rock Pond, Belgrade, MT, United States
When the thought of running across rocks during the Ridge Run is a bit intimidating, come join us with a nice gentle run around River Rock in Belgrade

There will be the standard a 1,3,5 mile options. It will start on the east side of the River Rock Pond. There is parking along the road on River Rock Rd as well as The Cove Parking Lot.

Fun Run - Hyalite Reservoir
2026-09-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Hyalite Reservoir parking lot, MT, United States
A great break from the summer heat! These runs follow forested trails along the western shore of Hyalite Reservoir, 2000 feet above town. Come enjoy the mountains!
Runs start from the reservoir parking lot (before the dam). To get there, take South 19th Avenue south from town, bending westward at the base of the mountains. The Hyalite Canyon turnoff is 5.8 miles south of the Kagy-19th intersection. Turn left onto the Hyalite Canyon Road, and drive up to the reservoir parking on your right, about 9.5 miles up Hyalite Canyon Road from the turn-off.

Fun Run - Drinking Horse Mountain and the "M"
2026-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Drinking Horse TH, 4049-4063 Bridger Canyon Dr, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
Fun Runs ascending trails at Drinking Horse Mountain and the “M”.

Story Mill Community Park
2026-09-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Story Mill Community Park, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
Run trails in Bozeman’s newest community park, Story Mill!
To reach the start, drive north from downtown on Rouse Avenue, until it becomes Bridger Drive. Turn right into the Story Mill Park parking area at the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department offices (600 Bridger Drive).

Fun Run - Outlaw Brewing
2026-09-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th Ave, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
Outlaw Brewing in the Cattail Creek area.
Please park in the Winco parking lot as to not use up the limited parking at Outlaw
