Annual Fun Run for Charities

Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT

Location: Red Lodge, MT; Lions Park, 59068
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run for a cause and embrace your playful side at this charity event featuring a fun costume contest for all, including dogs.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

This annual event in Red Lodge brings the community together for a meaningful cause. Join fellow runners to fundraise for 63 participating charities, continuing a tradition that has raised over $4.5 million. Beyond the important mission, enjoy a lively atmosphere with opportunities to win prizes for top finishers and show off your creativity in the costume contest for individuals, groups, and even dogs. It's a wonderful way to give back and have a memorable experience.

What to expect

Support 63 local charities with your participation.
Compete for overall and age-category prizes, or join the costume contest.
Receive a commemorative Fun Run T-shirt.

Standout details

Fundraises for 63 charities
Costume contest for runners and dogs
Prizes for overall and age-group winners
Commemorative T-shirt for all

Perks & features

Dog-Friendly

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

2 Miles
Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM MDT · From $0.00
Opens Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Sep 4, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM MDT · From $0.00
Opens Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Sep 4, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
6.2 Miles
Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM MDT · From $0.00
Opens Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Sep 4, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

altitude

High altitude

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

Run with Joy give with Heart

Thanks to sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers, we’re looking forward to another year of incredible community collaboration to fundraise for 63 participating charities! You've helped us raise more than $4.5 million in the last 21 years! We hope you'll help us continue the trend this year.

Charity and registration booths open at 7 am at Lion's Park on Saturday, August 30th. The starting gun will go off for all three events, 2 mile, 5k, and 10k, at 9 am sharp. Participants will be guided to the start at Broadway Ave starting at 8:45 am.

Participants can pick up their T-shirts and bibs starting on Thursday, August 28th, and on Friday, August 29th, from 9 am to 6 pm at 122 S Hauser Ave in Red Lodge (The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation). T-shirts and bibs can also be picked up on Race day starting at 7 am.

Prizes will be awarded to overall and age-category winners. All participants will receive a Fun Run T-shirt! We will also have prizes for “Best Individual Costume”, “Best Group Costume”, and “Best Dog Costume”

For more info, visit our website .

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