Whitefish Trail Blazer

Sunday, October 6, 2024 Past event

12:45 PM MDT

Whitefish, Montana

$27.95–$154.91 · 5 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting weekend of running at the Whitefish Trail Blazer on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in the scenic Whitefish, Flathead area! This vibrant event features a variety of race distances to challenge runners of all levels, including a 50k ultra, a half marathon, a 10k, and a 5k, along with a Family Fun Run perfect for participants of all ages. With registration caps in place—200 runners for both the 50k and half marathon, 125 for the 10k, 100 for the 5k, and 75 for the Family Fun Run—be sure to sign up early to secure your spot.

Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the breathtaking trails of Whitefish while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners. Please note that registration for the half marathon, 10k, 5k, and fun run will close at 11:59 PM on Saturday, October 5th, so plan accordingly! For those racing in the half marathon or shorter distances, consider a stay at the Whitefish Bike Retreat on Saturday night to enjoy a special 20% discount. Join us for this unforgettable running celebration in the heart of nature

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Blazer 50k

Incl. $9.91 Fee & 50k Finisher Patch and Buff (neck gaiter/head band)

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.

Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 (9:00 AM MDT)

$154.91

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Blazer Half Marathon

Incl. $6.72 Fee & Whitefish Trail Blazer Buff (neck gaiter/head band)

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.

11:40 AM MDT

$96.72

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Blazer 10k+

Incl. $5.56 Fee & Whitefish Trail Blazer Buff (neck gaiter/head band)

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.

12:00 PM MDT

$75.56

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Blazer 5k+

Incl. $4.40 Fee & Whitefish Trail Blazer Buff (neck gaiter/head band)

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.

12:30 PM MDT

$54.40

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Blazer Family Fun Run

Incl. $2.95 Fee & Whitefish Trail Blazer Buff (neck gaiter/head band)

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.

12:45 PM MDT

$27.95

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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!!!