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On July 4th at 8 am in Livingston MT, the Yellowstone Running Club (YRC) brings you the 2nd annual “Yellowstone Independence Day 5k” run/walk fundraiser! Last year they had such an amazing turnout and are ready to do it again and hope you will join in! This year they have an updated route, chip timing, lots of raffle prizes and fun fun fun!
This is a FUN run that helps support our area youth running team attendance at regional cross-country championships and furthers the Yellowstone Running Club mission to promote running/walking in the area. This year YRC plans to help area youth runners attend the Nike Regional Cross Country Championship in Idaho.
The race starts at the historic Sacajawea Park located at 616 River Drive, next to the Yellowstone River. Wear your most patriotic attire and decorate your strollers for a chance to win a special prize. All runners will be entered to win fun raffle prizes and snacks will be provided post race! This race will be chip-timed compliments of Muddy Dog Sports! Please note while everyone love dogs and running with their furry friends, dogs are not allowed in Sacajawea Park per the City of Livingston. So keep them home and safe.
Cost is $25 per runner. There is no cost for participants ages 0 – 5 and $10 for ages 6 – 12. Prices increase after June 30th at 11:59 pm. Online registration is open now at runsignup.com/Race/MT/LivingstonIndependenceDay5k and will end at 9 pm on July 3rd but same day registration is available in person from 7:15-7:45 am at the start line (payment by cash, venmo or check). Sign up in advance by June 30th and save money! Price increases to $30 starting July 1st.
Bib pickup is also from 7:15 -7:45 am on Friday at Sacajawea Park’s new picnic shelter on the north side of the park. T-shirts will be available for purchase on race day.Bottled water and snacks will be provided after the race. A water aid station will be available approximately halfway through the course.
If you or someone you know would like to support the race or athletes and they may not be available on the 4th or unable to participate with us, they can still help by donating. Pease contact us at yellowstonerunningclub@gmail.com.
The Yellowstone Running Club is committed to promoting running/walking for people of all ages in the Park County and surrounding areas. It supports youth runners from the area wanting to attend regional and national cross country running competitions. Through fun runs and fun-draising they work to promote wellness through running/walking in the greater Park County area! Visit us at YellowstoneRunningClub.org.