Whitefish Trail Blazer

Sunday, October 8, 2023 Past event

12:45 PM MDT

Whitefish, Montana

$27.95–$154.91 · 5 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Whitefish Trail Blazer on Sunday, October 8, 2023! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Whitefish, Flathead, this event offers a fantastic range of race distances to cater to all fitness levels. Participants can challenge themselves in the 50k, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k events, along with a delightful Family Fun Run for those looking to enjoy a more casual pace.

With registration caps in place, this is your chance to join fellow runners in a vibrant community atmosphere. Please note that registration for the Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Fun Run will close at 11:59 PM on Saturday, October 5th, so be sure to secure your spot in advance! Experience the thrill of the race while soaking in the stunning natural beauty of the Whitefish Trail. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to run and connect with nature!

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Races

50k Mountain Run

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

Saturday October 7th - the 50k Mountain Run course will start and finish at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Depot Park in downtown Whitefish. Runners will climb to the summit of Big Mountain via the Whitefish Trail in Haskill, Whitefish Mountain Resort trails, and Flathead National Forest trails. Of the 31 mile course, approximately 25 miles is on natural surface, single-track trails, and 6 miles is on paved roads and bike paths leaving and re-entering the City of Whitefish. The lollipop/loop section in Flathead National Forest and Whitefish Mountain Resort is approximately 16 miles in length. Runners will utilize 5.5 miles of the Whitefish Trail in both directions to access Flathead National Forest and Whitefish Mountain Resort. See the approximate race course map. Total elevation gain is approximately 6,000 feet. We will provide a map and GPS file to all registrants. All runners will receive FREE entry into Oktoberfest, a beer and food, a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and a custom 50k finisher patch. Awards to be announced. Our five-year event permit (2021-2025) for the 50k has been approved!! For the safety of runners and volunteers, there will be a cutoff time of 10 hours to complete the course. Specific aid-station cutoff times will be announced. This race course travels through a high alpine environment up to 6,800 feet in elevation. The course could have high wind, snow, ice, and/or wildlife. We expect all runners to be prepared for inclement weather (no cotton clothing), and carrying bear spray is highly recommended. A limited number of bear spray canisters will be available to runners. This event is made possible by Flathead National Forest, the City of Whitefish, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Title Sponsor Hammer Nutrition, and event sponsors Weyerhaeuser, Bedrock Sandals, Busy Bee IV, and Flathead Beacon.

Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 (9:00 AM MDT)

$154.91

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Half Marathon

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

Sunday, October 8th - 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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10k+

Incl. $4.98 Fee & Whitefish Trail Legacy Run Buff (neck gaiter/head band)

Sunday October 8th - 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

$64.98

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5k+

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

Sunday October 8th - 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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Family Fun Run

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

Sunday October 8th - 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. 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!!!