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BWR Montana course maps and rider guide

Gravel and ranch roads north of Bozeman, out to Springhill and beyond. In 2026 the Wanna was 31.3 miles and the Waffle 106.

September 17 to 18, 2027 Bozeman, Montana

The Belgian Waffle Ride Montana is the series' Bozeman stop, and the organizer calls it the Hell of the Bozone. The third edition moves from June to late season: September 17 and 18, 2027. The 2026 ride was on June 20.

The event page promises broad valley views, rolling ranchland, gravel climbs and stretches of backcountry. In 2026 all three courses left Glen Lake Rotary Park and headed north to an aid station at the church in Springhill, where the Wanna turned for home and the Wafer and Waffle kept going.

The map on this page shows the 2026 courses. The organizer says the 2027 routes, feed zones, venue and start times will be announced separately, and it keeps each route back until the week before the ride. Download the map before you go, so your phone still shows where you are if you miss a turn.

This is an unofficial guide: Goat Maps isn't affiliated with Belgian Waffle Ride Montana. Check the official site before you enter or race.

BWR Montana course map

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BWR Montana courses

CourseDistanceClimbingStartTime limit
Waffle106 mi (171 km)7,500 ft (2,286 m)
Wafer65.6 mi (106 km)4,500 ft (1,372 m)
Wanna31.3 mi (50 km)2,000 ft (610 m)

BWR Montana Waffle

The long one: 106 miles in 2026, out past Springhill to Skinner Road and Pass Creek.

Distance
106 mi (171 km)
Climbing
7,500 ft (2,286 m)

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The 2026 Waffle went north out of Bozeman on Story Mill and Sypes Canyon roads to the Springhill church at mile 18.6. From there it worked north on Reese Creek, Bear Creek, Foster Creek and Dry Creek roads to the Skinner Road aid station at mile 45, then over Menard and Bremer Creek roads to the Pass Creek Community Center at mile 66.3. Gee Norman Road brought it back to Springhill at mile 90.1, and Penwell Bridge and Belle Creek roads took it home.

The organizer's course file marks a 1:30 PM cutoff around mile 53, between Skinner Road and Pass Creek. Springhill to Skinner Road is the longest gap without aid, about 26 miles. The organizer lists about 7,500 feet of climbing.

A straight dirt road across dry grassland toward a mountain under storm clouds
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BWR Montana Wafer

The 65.6 mile middle distance, with two stops at Springhill.

Distance
65.6 mi (106 km)
Climbing
4,500 ft (1,372 m)

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The 2026 Wafer followed the Waffle north past Springhill, then cut across on Reynolds Creek and Rocky Mountain roads and came back down Gee Norman Road. Its only aid station was the Springhill church, at mile 18 and again at mile 49, so there were about 31 miles between the two visits. The organizer lists about 4,500 feet of climbing.

Forested ridges and a grassy slope near Ross Peak, Montana, under white clouds
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BWR Montana Wanna

The short course: 31.3 miles in 2026, to Springhill and back.

Distance
31.3 mi (50 km)
Climbing
2,000 ft (610 m)

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The 2026 Wanna rode the same roads as the longer courses as far as the Springhill church, its one aid station, at mile 18.6. From there it turned south on Walker Road and came back to town by Penwell Bridge, Baseline and Belle Creek roads. The organizer lists about 2,000 feet of climbing.

The event page gives 31.3 miles, but the organizer's own 2026 route file measures about 33.6, so plan for a little more.

The sun going down over green fields in a valley near Bozeman, under heavy cloud
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Registration

Entry is through BikeReg, which opened for 2027 on October 13, 2026. Pick the Waffle, Wafer or Wanna when you sign up. You can switch distances in your BikeReg account until the Sunday before the ride, or at packet pickup if you leave extra time. You can't switch on race morning, and changing distance out on the course counts as a DNF.

There are no refunds unless you bought the event insurance (Allianz) and have a valid claim. Otherwise you get credit: all of it up to three months out, half up to a month out, a quarter up to a week out. The credits expire at the end of the 2027 BWR season.

Getting to Bozeman

Old brick buildings and a rooftop sign in downtown Bozeman, with bare trees
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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is next to Belgrade, eight miles northwest of Bozeman, and it's the busiest airport in Montana. Yellowstone National Park is about 90 minutes away if you want to stay on after the ride.

In 2026 the venue was Glen Lake Rotary Park, at 173 Bridger Vale Drive. BikeReg lists the same address for 2027, but the organizer says the venue will be confirmed separately. Pick up your packet at the Unroad Expo the day before. There's an early pickup on race morning too, but the organizer warns that the lines are long and riders miss their start. Nobody else can collect your packet for you, because each rider signs their own waiver.

Feed zones and your own support

The feed zones carry Neversecond drinks and nutrition, and the organizer says they usually have water, Coke, bananas, pretzels and chips too. In 2026 the Waffle passed four aid stations, at three places, and the Wafer and Wanna only the Springhill church.

You can have your own support, but the organizer asks that it happen near an aid station, so the trash stays off the course. A hand-up from any vehicle that isn't an official BWR one gets you disqualified.

Weather and bikes

September in Bozeman averages a high of 71°F and a low of 42°F, with about 1.4 inches of rain over the month, by NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals. Mornings start cool and afternoons can be warm, so bring layers you can stuff in a pocket.

The organizer recommends a gravel bike, but mountain bikes, e-bikes and tandems are allowed. In 2026 the Waffle and Wafer had MTB, single speed and tandem classes, and the Wafer and Wanna had e-bike classes.

BWR Montana aid stations and GPS coordinates

For crews and spectators: each place on the map in decimal degrees, latitude first. Paste them into any map app or add them as waypoints in Goat Maps.

  • Glen Lake Rotary Park (2026 start and finish)

    4,705 ft (1,434 m)

    45.70385, -111.03650

  • Springhill church (2026 aid station)

    4,783 ft (1,458 m)

    45.83874, -111.04319

  • Skinner Road (2026 Waffle aid station)

    5,315 ft (1,620 m)

    45.95980, -111.23107

  • Pass Creek Community Center (2026 Waffle aid station)

    5,157 ft (1,572 m)

    45.97707, -111.09845

BWR Montana FAQ

When is BWR Montana 2027?

September 17 and 18, 2027, in Bozeman. It used to run in June: the 2026 edition was June 19 and 20, with the ride on Saturday the 20th. The organizer will announce the 2027 start times and venue later.

How long are the BWR Montana courses?

In 2026 the Waffle was 106 miles with about 7,500 feet of climbing, the Wafer 65.6 miles with about 4,500 feet, and the Wanna 31.3 miles with about 2,000 feet. The 2027 routes aren't out yet.

When does the BWR Montana route come out?

The BWR keeps its routes back until the week before the event, out of respect for private landowners and for areas permitted only for that day, and hands them out at the expo. Until then, the map on this page shows the 2026 courses.

How many aid stations are there at BWR Montana?

In 2026 the Waffle had four: Springhill at miles 18.6 and 90.1, Skinner Road at mile 45 and Pass Creek at mile 66.3. The Wafer stopped at Springhill twice, at miles 18 and 49, and the Wanna once, at mile 18.6.

Is BWR Montana part of the Quad-Tripel Crown?

It was the final round of the 2026 Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel. The organizer says the 2027 calendar and format are still being worked out, and that Utah won't be part of it.

Can I ride BWR Montana on a mountain bike?

Yes. Mountain bikes, e-bikes and tandems are all allowed, though the organizer recommends a gravel bike. In 2026 there was an MTB class in both the Waffle and the Wafer.

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Updated . An unofficial guide, from the organizer's published information. Coordinates from the organizer's course and OpenStreetMap contributors. Photos from Unsplash. Organize a race? We help with course files.