FAQ/Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is new with Huffing For Stuffing this year?
A: We are always looking for ways to improve the event and to enhance your enjoyable experience each year. There are several improvements this year including: 1) The 5K and 10K events will be scored with chip timing (net-time scoring) by CCR Timing. 2) Women’s fitted micro-fiber shirts! Sizes – small: 4-6, medium: 8-10, large: 12-14, XL: 16-18. Click here for detailed sizing information. 3) You’ve asked for expanded age-group divisions and we’ve complied! Click here to see the complete list of divisions. 120 award winners total! 4) Two chances to win a special prize drawing from our sponsors! A) Register online. Everyone who does will be entered to win. B) Refer your family & friends who have not run Huffing For Stuffing before! Everyone who refers at least 2 people to register who have not run with us before will be entered to win! If you haven’t run with us before – refer yourself! More newbie referrals means more of a chance to win! Winners will be announced during Awards Ceremony after the races. 5) For all you virtual social-networkers, Huffing For Stuffing is now on Facebook! Stay in touch with your friends and family and let them know about how you’ll spend Thanksgiving morning. Better yet, encourage them to join you at Huffing For Stuffing! Keep the great ideas and your suggestions for improvements coming! Oh – but wait! We’ve saved the best new addition for last! We are thrilled to announce that – weather permitting – Bozeman’s own Bridger Creek Boys will join us for some live bluegrass immediately after the races and continuing after the Awards Ceremony! Stick around!
Q: Is the Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run a fund-raiser event?
A: YES! Huffing For Stuffing will donate proceeds to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. What better way to appreciate our blessings on Thanksgiving than to join family and neighbors for a fun event that supports our community? Please bring canned food donations to the Starting Line.
Q: What time do the events start?
A: The Ridge Kids’ Run (1K distance) starts at 8:10 am. The 10K starts at 9:00 am. The 5K starts at 9:15 am. The races will start on time. Please arrive early so you’re not left behind!
Q: How do I register for the Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run?
A: Register online now at Active.com (click here). Or, print and mail in the Registration Form (click here) . Please write legibly and complete entirely. The waiver must be signed. Also, brochures can be picked up at The Ridge Athletic Club, Museum of the Rockies, Schnee’s, Sola Cafe, Gallatin Valley Food Bank and various other locations around Bozeman. Mail completed registration forms to: HFS Race, C/O John Dudas, 1757 Highland Blvd, unit 1, Bozeman MT, 59715.
Q: Where do I pick up my race packet?
A: Packet Pickup will be at the Baxter Hotel (Bacchus Pub) at 105 West Main St from Monday, November 23 – Wednesday, November 25 between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Or, pick up your packet at the Museum on race day between 7:15 am and 8:30 am. Come early!
Q: Is there race day registration?
A: Yes. Race day registration is available from 7:15 am to 8:30 am at the Museum of the Rockies. Please come early!
Q: How much do the events cost?
A: The 5K & 10K events cost $20 before Thanksgiving Day. We think you’ll agree it’s the best deal in Gallatin Valley! Race day registration costs $25 either event. The Ridge Kids’ Run is FREE with a canned food donation. Everyone is encouraged to bring food donations.
Q: Where can I park my vehicle?
A: Parking is available at the MSU Football Stadium and the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. No parking is permitted at the Museum of the Rockies or on South 7th Ave to the south of Kagy Blvd. Kagy Blvd will be closed between South 7th and South 11th the same as during Bobcat football games. Traffic detours will be in effect in similar fashion. Click here to view a map of the area.
Q: Where are the Start & Finish lines?
A: The Start & Finish lines are at the Museum of the Rockies east parking lot (600 West Kagy Blvd). Click here to view a map of the area.
Q: Why have the 5K and 10K courses changed this year?
A: Partial course changes were made in order to eliminate the Connector Trail bottleneck just south of the Museum near the start of the race. It’s not easy to get almost 2,000 participants through the narrow trail! Rather, the courses will start by exiting the Museum parking lot to the north onto Kagy and heading east. The courses turn right (south) at the traffic light at Kagy and South 3rd. It is important that all participants stay to the right side of the road within the orange cones along this stretch of the course. Both courses will use the Connector Trail toward the end of the race as runners return to the Museum. Click here for more information about the race courses.
Q: Will there be water stations on the course?
A: Yes. One water station will be located on the Wagon Wheel Road to support the 5K and 10K participants. Another water station will be located at the corner of Peace Pipe Dr and Graf St. There is also water, warm drinks and tasty treats at the Start/Finish line area. Click here for more information about the race courses.
Q: Will port-a-potties be available?
A: Yes. Plenty of port-a-potties, provided by Big John’s Portable Restrooms, will be located near the Start/Finish line at the Museum of the Rockies.
Q: What else should I know about The Ridge Kids’ Run?
A: Participation in The Ridge Kids’ Run is FREE with a canned food donation. Legal guardians must grant permission, register and sign a liability waiver in order for children to participate in the Kids’ Run. The children will have many laughs while running with our fun-loving costumed turkey runners and the costumed dinosaur. The course will be an out-and-back course (1K distance) from the Starting Line to South 7 th Ave (south of Kagy Blvd ). All kids will receive a special Ridge Kids’ Run shirt and other goodies when they cross the finish line. Have fun!
Q: What will I receive for my entry fee?
A: Above all, the immeasurable satisfaction of actively participating to help the Gallatin Valley Food Bank serve our less fortunate neighbors on Thanksgiving Day. You will receive a terrific micro-fiber race shirt (first 2,000 people to register), a runner’s packet with race number and fun inserts from our sponsors, chip timing race results (net-time scoring), the support of on-course water stations, EMTs on site at the Museum and patrols along the courses, the chance to win a special prize if you can “Smoke the Turkey” in the 5K, hand-crafted pottery award for the speediest runners, post-race raffle items donated by our sponsors, post-race food and beverages in our warming tent, socializing and music entertainment. Don’t miss it!
Q: What does “Smoke the Turkey ” mean?
A: Our fun-loving costumed turkeys (Dan & Dee) will run the 5K race. All participants who smoke (beat) the turkey will win a prize. They’re not track superstars nor are they push-overs. Think you can smoke them?
Q: Can I run with headphones and my dog? How about a stroller?
A: No headphones or dogs, nor roller blades and bicycles for that matter. Insurance prohibits competitors from wearing headphones and having dogs on the course. This is for your own safety and for those around you. Violations of this policy will void the race insurance and make you personally liable for injuries. Participants with strollers are permitted to line up at the back of the starting line.
Q: If I am unable to participate in the run, can I get my entry fee refunded or transferred to another individual?
A: The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Huffing For Stuffing is a fund-raiser for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. We thank you for your donation!
Q: May I switch my race distance from 5K to 10K, or vice-versa?
A: Yes. Please email huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com before race day or check in race morning at the Registration Table to make these changes.
Q: What are the race divisions for awards for the 5K & 10K?
A: We are excited to award beautiful hand-crafted pottery awards again this year by Bozeman artist, Ona Meyer. There are new, expanded age group divisions this year (click here for details). 120 award winners total! Awards are non-duplicative meaning that overall winners will not also win their age group. This means more individual winners!
Q: What are Clydesdale & Athena divisions?
A: Clydesdale & Athena divisions are optional voluntary divisions based on the individual’s weight. In road racing, Clydesdales are men who weigh 200+ lbs and Athenas are women who weigh 150+ lbs. The top 3 finishers among Clydesdale and Athena runners in the 5K and 10K will win an awesome handcrafted pottery award!
Q: How will the events be timed?
A: The 5K and 10K events will be scored with chip timing (net-time scoring) by CCR Timing. It is wise to let the speediest runners start at the front of the pack. Now there will be no need to fret about lost seconds or minutes before crossing the starting line! Also, we expect quicker posting of race results leading up to the Awards Ceremony.
Q: How long will the courses remain open?
A: The courses will remain open and supported for 90 minutes. That equates to a 14.5 minute pace per mile for the 10K. Huffing For Stuffing welcomes walkers and we suggest that you consider walking the 5K distance in order to be fully supported by the event staff. Thank you to our Volunteers, Bozeman Police and the City of Bozeman for supporting our event!
Q: When will race results be available?
A: With chip timing, race results will be available shortly after the race events and will be posted near the Start/Finish line area. Results also will be listed on the race website and will be printed in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
Q: What kind of weather can I expect?
A: Well, this is Montana , so anything is possible. But, remember that Bozeman has ~300 days of sunshine each year and some mild winter days. Average temperatures on Thanksgiving morning range from 25 to 32 degrees. Quite comfortable for a run! We offer a hearty congratulations to all of you who braved and smiled your way through the single digit temperatures of 2007! You can stay warm in our heated tents before and after the race.
Q: How do I find out about event changes due to inclement weather?
A: We offer a hearty congratulations to everyone who braved and smiled your way through single digit temperatures in 2007! In the event of moderate rain or snow or even frigid temperatures, the events will go on as planned. Only with extreme precipitation or extremely arctic temperatures will race changes be made. This is Montana! You can visit our website to see if any last minute updates have been posted by race morning.
Q: What will the post race festivities entail?
A: The post-race festivities are a chance for friendly socializing with your neighbors and fellow participants. Food and warm beverages will be available. Moose Radio will be there with music entertainment. Race awards and raffle prizes will be presented. Heated warming tents will be on site.
Q: If I don’t care to run or walk Huffing For Stuffing, how else can I get involved?
A: Please consider volunteering! We need 100 volunteers to make the event run safely and smoothly. Whether helping during Packet Pickup from Monday 11/23 to Wednesday 11/25 or during the events on Thanksgiving, you will be part of all the excitement, you will receive the same micro-fiber race shirt and race goodies, and you will receive lots of thankful appreciation from the event organizers, participants and the community.
Q: I still have a question. Can you help?
A: Absolutely! Email: huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com, or call 406-599-6283. Contact Us.
A: Partial course changes were made in order to eliminate the Connector Trail bottleneck just south of the Museum near the start of the race. It’s not easy to get almost 2,000 participants through the narrow trail! Rather, the courses will start by exiting the Museum parking lot to the north onto Kagy and heading east. The courses turn right (south) at the traffic light at Kagy and South 3rd. It is important that all participants stay to the right side of the road within the orange cones along this stretch of the course. Both courses will use the Connector Trail toward the end of the race as runners return to the Museum. Click here for more information about the race courses.
Q: Will there be water stations on the course?
A: Yes. One water station will be located on the Wagon Wheel Road to support the 5K and 10K participants. Another water station will be located at the corner of Peace Pipe Dr and Graf St. There is also water, warm drinks and tasty treats at the Start/Finish line area. Click here for more information about the race courses.
Q: Will port-a-potties be available?
A: Yes. Plenty of port-a-potties, provided by Big John’s Portable Restrooms, will be located near the Start/Finish line at the Museum of the Rockies.
Q: What else should I know about The Ridge Kids’ Run?
A: Participation in The Ridge Kids’ Run is FREE with a canned food donation. Legal guardians must grant permission, register and sign a liability waiver in order for children to participate in the Kids’ Run. The children will have many laughs while running with our fun-loving costumed turkey runners and the costumed dinosaur. The course will be an out-and-back course (1K distance) from the Starting Line to South 7 th Ave (south of Kagy Blvd ). All kids will receive a special Ridge Kids’ Run shirt and other goodies when they cross the finish line. Have fun!
Q: What will I receive for my entry fee?
A: Above all, the immeasurable satisfaction of actively participating to help the Gallatin Valley Food Bank serve our less fortunate neighbors on Thanksgiving Day. You will receive a terrific micro-fiber race shirt (first 2,000 people to register), a runner’s packet with race number and fun inserts from our sponsors, chip timing race results (net-time scoring), the support of on-course water stations, EMTs on site at the Museum and patrols along the courses, the chance to win a special prize if you can “Smoke the Turkey” in the 5K, hand-crafted pottery award for the speediest runners, post-race raffle items donated by our sponsors, post-race food and beverages in our warming tent, socializing and music entertainment. Don’t miss it!
Q: What does “Smoke the Turkey ” mean?
A: Our fun-loving costumed turkeys (Dan & Dee) will run the 5K race. All participants who smoke (beat) the turkey will win a prize. They’re not track superstars nor are they push-overs. Think you can smoke them?
Q: Can I run with headphones and my dog? How about a stroller?
A: No headphones or dogs, nor roller blades and bicycles for that matter. Insurance prohibits competitors from wearing headphones and having dogs on the course. This is for your own safety and for those around you. Violations of this policy will void the race insurance and make you personally liable for injuries. Participants with strollers are permitted to line up at the back of the starting line.
Q: If I am unable to participate in the run, can I get my entry fee refunded or transferred to another individual?
A: The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Huffing For Stuffing is a fund-raiser for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. We thank you for your donation!
Q: May I switch my race distance from 5K to 10K, or vice-versa?
A: Yes. Please email huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com before race day or check in race morning at the Registration Table to make these changes.
Q: What are the race divisions for awards for the 5K & 10K?
A: We are excited to award beautiful hand-crafted pottery awards again this year by Bozeman artist, Ona Meyer. There are new, expanded age group divisions this year (click here for details). 120 award winners total! Awards are non-duplicative meaning that overall winners will not also win their age group. This means more individual winners!
Q: What are Clydesdale & Athena divisions?
A: Clydesdale & Athena divisions are optional voluntary divisions based on the individual’s weight. In road racing, Clydesdales are men who weigh 200+ lbs and Athenas are women who weigh 150+ lbs. The top 3 finishers among Clydesdale and Athena runners in the 5K and 10K will win an awesome handcrafted pottery award!
Q: How will the events be timed?
A: The 5K and 10K events will be scored with chip timing (net-time scoring) by CCR Timing. It is wise to let the speediest runners start at the front of the pack. Now there will be no need to fret about lost seconds or minutes before crossing the starting line! Also, we expect quicker posting of race results leading up to the Awards Ceremony.
Q: How long will the courses remain open?
A: The courses will remain open and supported for 90 minutes. That equates to a 14.5 minute pace per mile for the 10K. Huffing For Stuffing welcomes walkers and we suggest that you consider walking the 5K distance in order to be fully supported by the event staff. Thank you to our Volunteers, Bozeman Police and the City of Bozeman for supporting our event!
Q: When will race results be available?
A: With chip timing, race results will be available shortly after the race events and will be posted near the Start/Finish line area. Results also will be listed on the race website and will be printed in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
Q: What kind of weather can I expect?
A: Well, this is Montana , so anything is possible. But, remember that Bozeman has ~300 days of sunshine each year and some mild winter days. Average temperatures on Thanksgiving morning range from 25 to 32 degrees. Quite comfortable for a run! We offer a hearty congratulations to all of you who braved and smiled your way through the single digit temperatures of 2007! You can stay warm in our heated tents before and after the race.
Q: How do I find out about event changes due to inclement weather?
A: We offer a hearty congratulations to everyone who braved and smiled your way through single digit temperatures in 2007! In the event of moderate rain or snow or even frigid temperatures, the events will go on as planned. Only with extreme precipitation or extremely arctic temperatures will race changes be made. This is Montana! You can visit our website to see if any last minute updates have been posted by race morning.
Q: What will the post race festivities entail?
A: The post-race festivities are a chance for friendly socializing with your neighbors and fellow participants. Food and warm beverages will be available. Moose Radio will be there with music entertainment. Race awards and raffle prizes will be presented. Heated warming tents will be on site.
Q: If I don’t care to run or walk Huffing For Stuffing, how else can I get involved?
A: Please consider volunteering! We need 100 volunteers to make the event run safely and smoothly. Whether helping during Packet Pickup from Monday 11/23 to Wednesday 11/25 or during the events on Thanksgiving, you will be part of all the excitement, you will receive the same micro-fiber race shirt and race goodies, and you will receive lots of thankful appreciation from the event organizers, participants and the community.
Q: I still have a question. Can you help?
A: Absolutely! Email: huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com, or call 406-599-6283. Contact Us.
A: No headphones or dogs, nor roller blades and bicycles for that matter. Insurance prohibits competitors from wearing headphones and having dogs on the course. This is for your own safety and for those around you. Violations of this policy will void the race insurance and make you personally liable for injuries. Participants with strollers are permitted to line up at the back of the starting line.
A: The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Huffing For Stuffing is a fund-raiser for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. We thank you for your donation!
A: Yes. Please email huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com before race day or check in race morning at the Registration Table to make these changes.
Q: What are the race divisions for awards for the 5K & 10K?
A: We are excited to award beautiful hand-crafted pottery awards again this year by Bozeman artist, Ona Meyer. There are new, expanded age group divisions this year (click here for details). 120 award winners total! Awards are non-duplicative meaning that overall winners will not also win their age group. This means more individual winners!
Q: What are Clydesdale & Athena divisions?
A: Clydesdale & Athena divisions are optional voluntary divisions based on the individual’s weight. In road racing, Clydesdales are men who weigh 200+ lbs and Athenas are women who weigh 150+ lbs. The top 3 finishers among Clydesdale and Athena runners in the 5K and 10K will win an awesome handcrafted pottery award!
Q: How will the events be timed?
A: The 5K and 10K events will be scored with chip timing (net-time scoring) by CCR Timing. It is wise to let the speediest runners start at the front of the pack. Now there will be no need to fret about lost seconds or minutes before crossing the starting line! Also, we expect quicker posting of race results leading up to the Awards Ceremony.
Q: How long will the courses remain open?
A: The courses will remain open and supported for 90 minutes. That equates to a 14.5 minute pace per mile for the 10K. Huffing For Stuffing welcomes walkers and we suggest that you consider walking the 5K distance in order to be fully supported by the event staff. Thank you to our Volunteers, Bozeman Police and the City of Bozeman for supporting our event!
Q: When will race results be available?
A: With chip timing, race results will be available shortly after the race events and will be posted near the Start/Finish line area. Results also will be listed on the race website and will be printed in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
A: Well, this is Montana , so anything is possible. But, remember that Bozeman has ~300 days of sunshine each year and some mild winter days. Average temperatures on Thanksgiving morning range from 25 to 32 degrees. Quite comfortable for a run! We offer a hearty congratulations to all of you who braved and smiled your way through the single digit temperatures of 2007! You can stay warm in our heated tents before and after the race.
A: We offer a hearty congratulations to everyone who braved and smiled your way through single digit temperatures in 2007! In the event of moderate rain or snow or even frigid temperatures, the events will go on as planned. Only with extreme precipitation or extremely arctic temperatures will race changes be made. This is Montana! You can visit our website to see if any last minute updates have been posted by race morning.
A: The post-race festivities are a chance for friendly socializing with your neighbors and fellow participants. Food and warm beverages will be available. Moose Radio will be there with music entertainment. Race awards and raffle prizes will be presented. Heated warming tents will be on site.
A: Please consider volunteering! We need 100 volunteers to make the event run safely and smoothly. Whether helping during Packet Pickup from Monday 11/23 to Wednesday 11/25 or during the events on Thanksgiving, you will be part of all the excitement, you will receive the same micro-fiber race shirt and race goodies, and you will receive lots of thankful appreciation from the event organizers, participants and the community.
A: Absolutely! Email: huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com, or call 406-599-6283. Contact Us.
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