Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon

  • Date Sun 21st June 2026
  • Time 7:00AM MDT
  • Location Kalispell, Montana
  • Price $107.30
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Kalispell, Flathead! Celebrating its eighth year, this point-to-point mountain marathon showcases the stunning trails of the Foy's to Blacktail Trail system. With a maximum of only 100 participants, it's essential to secure your spot early! Racers will gather at Herron Park at 5:30 A.M. for final bib assignments and a pre-race meeting, with busses departing at 6 A.M. to the starting point at Lakeside to Blacktail Trail.

Participants will enjoy a thrilling race that not only challenges their endurance but also contributes to the local community by raising funds for trail building and maintenance. In addition to the marathon, the event features the FTBT-Herron Half Marathon, a 10k, and a 5k trail race. Remember to bring your bear spray as you navigate through the breathtaking scenery, and don't miss your chance to win exciting swag like a new pair of running shoes! Whether you're aiming to beat the strict 12 P.M. cutoff at Emmons Saddle or just enjoy the scenic trails, this event promises an unforgettable experience.

Organiser's Description

Join us for our 8th year of our point-to-point mountain marathon show casing the newest trails on the Foy's to Blacktail Trail system! MAXIMUM 100 SIGN UPS ALLOWED, so sign up soon! Racers with gather at Herron Park at _5:30 A.M.,_ with final bib assignment and a pre-race meeting starting promptly at 5:45. Busses leave promptly at 6 a.m. to take racers to the start at the Lakeside to Blacktail Trail (NO parking at the start of the race). More details about the course (see cool interactive map from OnX Backcountry), drop bags, Race Series, etc., can be found on the main website, FOY'S TO BLACKTAIL TRAIL MARATHON [https://foystoblacktailtrails.org/ftbt-trail-marathon/].

_ALL RUNNERS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A RANDOM GIVE AWAY OF COOL SWAG LIKE A PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES!!_

Remember to bring your_ BEAR SPRAY_. All racers must race with it because there is a real risk of running into wildlife such as bears and/or mountain lions that feel threatened and get aggressive. Even those at the back of the pack need to be aware of startling any of these charismatic megafauna.



There will be a strict 12 pm cut off time to reach the Emmons Saddle aid station, however even the slowest runners in the past have made it under this cut off. You will need to be moving at an average pace of >3 mph to meet this cut off.



This race, along with the FTBT-Herron Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k trail races, are our longest-running annual fundraisers. The money raised from the races goes directly to building and maintaining trails in the 40+ mile FTBT system, including new trails on Emmons Ridge south to Blacktail Mountain. In addition to event fees, our trails thrive largely in part to our dedicated sponsors. See the main webpage for a list of current and past sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring this year's or future races, please reach out to [email protected].



THE FLATHEAD RACE SERIES! [https://foystoblacktailtrails.org/ftbt-races/]
See main website [https://foystoblacktailtrails.org/ftbt-races/] for details. Races include FTBT races, the Big Mountain Run, the Whitefish Trail Blazer races, and the Le Grizz races. At the end of the year, Competitive Timing will compile a list of all who have completed the series as well as a leader board.

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $7.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st June 2026 (7:00AM MDT)

    $107.30

    Please go to the main webpage for the race for more details: https://foystoblacktailtrails.org/ftbt-trail-marathon/ Maximum 100 racer sign ups allowed. There will be a strict 12 pm cut off time to reach the Emmons Saddle aid station, however even the slowest runners in the past have made it under this cut off. You will need to be moving at an average pace of >3 mph to meet this cut off.

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Foy's Lake Road, Kalispell, 59901, MT, United States

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