Great Fish Fun Run
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Past event
12:15 PM MDT
Whitefish, Montana
$20.00 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Great Fish Fun Run on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in the beautiful town of Whitefish, Flathead! This vibrant event celebrates the 10th annual Great Fish Community Challenge, highlighting the amazing work of local nonprofits. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K course and a fun one-mile race, both offering stunning views along the railroad trestle path and finishing in Depot Park.
The Great Fish Fun Run promises a day filled with fun, including delicious BBQ, a nonprofit fair, and engaging prizes. Creativity is encouraged, so don your best costume for a chance to stand out! Children aged 12 and under can join in the fun for free, while top male and female finishers in the Great Fish 5K will have the opportunity to recommend grants to their favorite participating nonprofits. Plus, the event is inclusive with a Para Athlete category for individuals using mobility devices. Don't miss out on this fantastic community gathering—make sure to register in advance and get ready for a day of joy, community spirit, and healthy competition!
The Great Fish Fun Run promises a day filled with fun, including delicious BBQ, a nonprofit fair, and engaging prizes. Creativity is encouraged, so don your best costume for a chance to stand out! Children aged 12 and under can join in the fun for free, while top male and female finishers in the Great Fish 5K will have the opportunity to recommend grants to their favorite participating nonprofits. Plus, the event is inclusive with a Para Athlete category for individuals using mobility devices. Don't miss out on this fantastic community gathering—make sure to register in advance and get ready for a day of joy, community spirit, and healthy competition!
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Races
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Great Fish 5k
Entries closed12:00 PM MDT
$20.00
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Great Fish 1-Mile
Entries closed12:15 PM MDT
$20.00
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Great Fish 5k - Para Athlete
Entries closed12:00 PM MDT
$20.00
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-fairFOR 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-fairFOR COMPLETE RACE DETAILS INCLUDING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, COURSE AWARDS AND PRIZES, PARKING INFORMATION AND MORE.
Location
Depot Park, 510 Railway Street, Whitefish, 59937, MT, United States
Great Fish Fun Run
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