Whitefish Trail Blazer

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EST
  • Location Whitefish, Montana
  • Price $27.95 - $128.46
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances Ultra, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the Whitefish Trail Blazer, taking place from October 4th to 5th, 2025, in the beautiful Whitefish, Flathead area! This exciting event features a variety of race distances to suit every runner, including a challenging 50k, a scenic Half Marathon, and shorter options like the 10k, 5k, and a Family Fun Run. With registration caps in place—200 runners for the 50k and Half Marathon, 125 for the 10k, 100 for the 5k, and 75 for the Family Fun Run—participants are encouraged to secure their spots early.

Please note that registration for the Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Fun Run will close at 11:59 PM on Saturday, October 5th, with no day-of registration available. For those tackling the 50k, registration will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 6th. As a special perk, race participants can enjoy a 20% discount at the Whitefish Bike Retreat on the night of October 4th, making it the perfect weekend getaway for runners and families alike. Lace up your shoes

Organiser's Description

OCTOBER 5-6, 2024

A WEEKEND OF RUNNING EVENTS ON THE WHITEFISH TRAIL, HOSTED BY WHITEFISH LEGACY PARTNERS

The CURRENT REGISTRATION CAPS are as follows:

50k = 200 runners

Half Marathon = 200 runners
10k+ = 125 runners
5k+ = 100 runners
Family Fun Run = 75 runners

Registration for Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & fun run will close at 11:59pm on Saturday October 5th- there will be no day-of registration. No pets allowed on racecourse. Registration for 50k will close at 11:59pm on Friday October 6th- there will be no day-of registration. No pets allowed on racecourse.

LODGING: If you are racing on Sunday in the Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, or Fun Run, you can stay at the Whitefish Bike Retreat on Saturday night and get 20% off. Take a look at their website and be sure to tell them that you are a race participant when you reserve a spot!!!

Races

  • Blazer 50k

    Incl. $8.46 Fee & 50k Finisher Patch and Buff (Neck Gaiter/Head Band)

    Sat 4th October 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $128.46

    OPENS SOON
    Our new 50k course! 30+ miles of single and double track trails, with 6400' of elevation gain along with huckleberry-lined trails, views of Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, technical ascents, and quad-busting descents! Post Race Party + Awards: A catered meal and beverages (beer and non-alcoholic options) will be provided at the finish celebration. Awards will be given to top 5 overall runners for male and females. No age group awards will be given. All runners will also receive a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and runners will receive a custom finisher patch. Course Aid Stations: The 50k course has 4 fully-stocked aid stations at approximately miles 4.5, 10, 18, and 26.3. There are 3 water-only aid stations at miles 13, 23, and 28.1. Fully-stocked aid stations will provide water, Hammer HEED, Hammer Gels, Hammer Fizz Electrolytes, fruit, chips, cookies, candy, and other snacks. Warm broth may be served at the summit aid station at mile 4.5 and the start/finish at miles 10 and 26.3 if the weather forecast looks cold.
  • Blazer Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.27 Fee & Whitefish Trail Blazer Buff (Neck Gaiter/Head Band)

    Sun 5th October 2025 (9:40AM EDT)

    $70.27

    OPENS SOON
    Sunday, October 6th - the Half Marathon will explore protected lands and scenic lakes in the Beaver Lakes area of the Whitefish Trail. Starting at the Whitefish Bike Retreat, runners will explore 100% single track around Rainbow Lake, Woods Lake, Dollar Lake, Little Beaver Lake. The half marathon course has a total elevation gain of around 2,000 feet. Final course and start times subject to change. All runners will receive FREE food and beverages, a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and a custom finisher patch. Awards to be announced.
  • Blazer 10k+

    Incl. $4.40 Fee & Whitefish Trail Blazer Buff (Neck Gaiter/Head Band)

    Sun 5th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $54.40

    OPENS SOON
    Sunday October 6th - The 10k will start and finish at the Whitefish Bike Retreat and will take runners to the shore of Beaver Lake on the Whitefish Trail. This course has some sections of dirt roads. Total elevation gain for the 10k is around 750 feet. Final course and start times subject to change. All runners will receive FREE food and beverages, a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and a custom finisher patch. Awards to be announced.
  • Blazer 5k+

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Whitefish Trail Blazer Buff (Neck Gaiter/Head Band)

    Sun 5th October 2025 (10:30AM EDT)

    $43.82

    OPENS SOON
    Sunday October 6th - The 5k+ will start and end at the Whitefish Bike Retreat and will explore single-track on the South Beaver loop. This course is slightly longer than 5k at ~3.4 miles. Elevation gain for the 5k+ is approximately 500 feet. Final course and start times subject to change. All runners will receive FREE food and beverages, a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and a custom finisher patch. Awards to be announced.
  • Blazer Family Fun Run

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & Whitefish Trail Blazer Buff (Neck Gaiter/Head Band)

    Sun 5th October 2025 (10:45AM EDT)

    $27.95

    OPENS SOON
    Sunday October 6th - The family-fun run will start and end at the Whitefish Bike Retreat, exploring the Whitefish Trail and dirt forest access roads. This elevation gain for this 2-mile loop is approximately 250 feet. Final course and start times subject to change. Registration for 50k will close at 11:59pm on Friday October 6th- there will be no day-of registration. No pets allowed on racecourse. Sunday's Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and family-fun run will explore the Whitefish Trail in Beaver Lakes, starting and ending at the Whitefish Bike Retreat. We will initially cap each race registration. The current registration caps are as follows: Half Marathon = 200 runners 10k+ = 125 runners 5k+ = 100 runners Family Fun Run = 75 runners Registration for Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & fun run will close at 11:59pm on Saturday October 5th- there will be no day-of registration. No pets allowed on racecourse. Lodging: If you are racing on Sunday in the Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, or Fun Run, you can stay at the Whitefish Bike Retreat on Saturday night and get 20% off. Take a look at their website and be sure to tell them that you are a race participant when you reserve a spot!!! All runners will receive FREE food and beverages, a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and a custom finisher patch. Awards to be announced.

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