Name: Reach Inc. Race for Independence
Start: 2026-07-04
End: 2026-07-04
Location: Bozeman, Montana

About the Event

Friday, July 4, 2025 | 8-11am
The 18th annual Reach Race for Independence will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, with a virtual option also available. All proceeds help empower the adults with developmental disabilities we serve to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

Join us on the course through the beautiful north Bozeman trails starting at the Work Center. The trail is hard packed with a few gentle hills and a total elevation change of 40 feet. Runners will experience wetland birds and scenic mountain views. Please use these links to view the course areas:

Cherry River Trail
Glen Lake Rotary Park/East Gallatin Recreation Area

Visit our website for a route map (subject to change based on trail conditions or construction)

Start Time Info:

In-person10K starts at 8:00 a.m.
In-person 5K starts at 8:25 a.m.
In-person 1K starts at 8:30 a.m.
Virtual runners may participate in a 1K/5K/10K route of their choosing. Complete your distance anytime on July 4th, and share the results with Reach.
No pets please.
If the cost of registration is a hardship, please contact Jacy at 406-920-0930 for accommodations.

Packet Pick-up: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3rd and 6:45-8a.m. on Friday, July 4th at the Reach Work Center (322 Gallatin Park Drive).

Tee-shirts: Short-sleeved t-shirts available to both runners and non-runners on a first come, first served basis for $15.

Medals: To be awarded at the live race to top finishers in each event and age bracket.

Refreshments: Bottled water and pre-packaged snacks will be provided.

Please thank our volunteers and sponsors for their support of adults with developmental disabilities in our community. Also, thank you, for your participation! If you or someone you know is interested in supporting our event in any way, please have them contact Jacy at jwidhalm@reachinc.org or call: 406-920-0930.

Races Offered

10K Virtual

Jul 04, 2026

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00:00

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$30.00

1K Virtual

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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$20.00

5K Virtual

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$30.00

10K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$30.00

5K

Jul 04, 2026

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08:25

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$30.00

1K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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08:30

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Bozeman.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.1° / 28.3°

wb_sunny 10.0° / 25.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 6.8 /

water_drop 47.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.1° / 28.3°

wb_sunny 10.0° / 25.8°

air 6.8 km/h

water_drop 47.3%

About Bozeman

Bozeman is a city in Montana's Yellowstone Country. Set in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, this college town is a place for experiencing the great outdoors around the year, and for those days the weather makes you want to stay indoors there are a number of museums and galleries to explore.