GREAT FISH FUN RUN
- Date Sat 7th September 2024
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Whitefish, Montana
- Price $20.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and community spirit at the 10th Annual Great Fish Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in the picturesque town of Whitefish, Flathead. This vibrant event celebrates the incredible work of local nonprofits and encourages participants of all ages to join in the festivities. Runners can choose between a scenic 5K course and a one-mile run, with the 5K featuring a beautiful loop that showcases the stunning railroad trestle path leading to City Beach.
Expect a day filled with excitement, including delicious BBQ, a lively nonprofit fair, and the chance to win fantastic prizes! Kids aged 12 and under can join in for free, so bring the whole family! Participants in the 5K will also have the opportunity to recommend a grant to their favorite nonprofit, making this not just a race, but a chance to give back to the community. Don't forget to get creative with costumes, as the event encourages a spirited atmosphere! Advanced registration is required, so mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day in Whitefish!
Expect a day filled with excitement, including delicious BBQ, a lively nonprofit fair, and the chance to win fantastic prizes! Kids aged 12 and under can join in for free, so bring the whole family! Participants in the 5K will also have the opportunity to recommend a grant to their favorite nonprofit, making this not just a race, but a chance to give back to the community. Don't forget to get creative with costumes, as the event encourages a spirited atmosphere! Advanced registration is required, so mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day in Whitefish!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate the 10th annual Great Fish Community Challenge and the incredible work of our nonprofit community by participating in the Great Fish Fun Run! This event features 5K and one-mile courses, yummy BBQ, a nonprofit fair, prizes, and more!
Creativity and costumes are encouraged! Children 12 and under can participate for free. Top male and female finishers in the Great Fish 5K and Great Fish 5K - Para Athlete will receive prizes and recommend a grant to their favorite Great Fish Community Challenge participating nonprofit.
The Great Fish 5K - Para Athlete category is open to individuals with physical disabilities using mobility devices such as handcycles or push-rim wheelchairs.
This year's 5K course is a scenic loop that will take participants along the railroad trestle path to City Beach, up Dakota Avenue to LaBrie, and back down Wisconsin Avenue to finish in the Park. The 1-mile course is the same as last year's course... one lap around the railroad trestle path, starting and finishing in Depot Park. Click here to view the course map. [https://whitefishcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Map-Fun-Run-2024.pdf]
*ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. THERE IS NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION AVAILABLE.
PER A CITY OF WHITEFISH ORDINANCE, PLEASE NOTE THAT DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN DEPOT PARK OR ON THE RACE COURSE.
5K RACE PACKET PICK-UP EVENTS:
Thursday, September 5 at Bonsai Brewing in Whitefish from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 6 at the Wave Aquatic & Fitness Center in Whitefish from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 7 at Depot Park in Whitefish from 8 to 9:45 a.m.
VISIT WHITEFISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WEBSITE [https://whitefishcommunityfoundation.org/5k-color-run-and-fair/]FOR COMPLETE RACE DETAILS INCLUDING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, COURSE AWARDS AND PRIZES, PARKING INFORMATION AND MORE.
Creativity and costumes are encouraged! Children 12 and under can participate for free. Top male and female finishers in the Great Fish 5K and Great Fish 5K - Para Athlete will receive prizes and recommend a grant to their favorite Great Fish Community Challenge participating nonprofit.
The Great Fish 5K - Para Athlete category is open to individuals with physical disabilities using mobility devices such as handcycles or push-rim wheelchairs.
This year's 5K course is a scenic loop that will take participants along the railroad trestle path to City Beach, up Dakota Avenue to LaBrie, and back down Wisconsin Avenue to finish in the Park. The 1-mile course is the same as last year's course... one lap around the railroad trestle path, starting and finishing in Depot Park. Click here to view the course map. [https://whitefishcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Map-Fun-Run-2024.pdf]
*ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. THERE IS NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION AVAILABLE.
PER A CITY OF WHITEFISH ORDINANCE, PLEASE NOTE THAT DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN DEPOT PARK OR ON THE RACE COURSE.
5K RACE PACKET PICK-UP EVENTS:
Thursday, September 5 at Bonsai Brewing in Whitefish from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 6 at the Wave Aquatic & Fitness Center in Whitefish from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 7 at Depot Park in Whitefish from 8 to 9:45 a.m.
VISIT WHITEFISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WEBSITE [https://whitefishcommunityfoundation.org/5k-color-run-and-fair/]FOR COMPLETE RACE DETAILS INCLUDING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, COURSE AWARDS AND PRIZES, PARKING INFORMATION AND MORE.
Races
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Great Fish 5K
Sat 7th September 2024 (12:00PM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSED -
Great Fish 1-Mile
Sat 7th September 2024 (12:00PM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSED -
Great Fish 5K - Para Athlete
Sat 7th September 2024 (12:00PM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSED
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