Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Big Bear Stampede

Gardiner, MT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

5K9K1K

About the Big Bear Stampede

These trail races sit just outside Yellowstone National Park, with open views of Electric Peak and the other prominent peaks along the park's northwest edge. The longer course has a real climb early on, then settles into the back half after you have crested it. The shorter course keeps things manageable underfoot while still feeling like genuine trail running.

Post-race, there is fruit, baked goods, water, sports drink, and beer at the finish. Awards go several deep overall and cover a handful of age groups in both distances.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

56finishers

22:28winner

39:57median

1:00:01cutoff

Top 3: Bron Hansen (22:28) · Ryan Clulow (24:55) · Keegan Bello (25:08)

9K · 2025 results

28finishers

44:26winner

56:55median

1:20:10cutoff

Top 3: Craig Hertz (44:26) · Bret De Young (49:08) · Kevin Brumbach (49:33)

The Big Bear Stampede has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/12/2026 09:15$30

9K9/12/2026 09:00$35

5K9/12/2026 09:15$30

1K9/12/2026 10:30Free

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Common Questions About the Big Bear Stampede

Will I finish last at the Big Bear Stampede?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 39:57, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Big Bear Stampede a good first 5K?

It is a small race (56 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Big Bear Stampede?

The 5K winner ran 22:28 while the median finisher took 39:57. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.