Whitefish Trail Blazer

Whitefish Trail Blazer

Race Date

Oct 3, 2026

Location

Whitefish, MT

The Experience

October 3-4, 2026 The Whitefish Trail Blazer Presented by Flathead Running Company   A weekend of premiere Montana trail running benefitting Whitefish Legacy Partners and the Whitefish Trail   A distance for everyone! On Saturday, the Blazer 50k ultramarathon challenges racers with over 6,300 feet of elevation gain across approximately 31 miles of single and double-track trails, including ascents to the summit of Big Mountain. Come test your grit on the best trails in Northwest Montana. *Race course is currently under US Forest Service analysis for term special use permit.  Sunday's events include a half marathon, 10k+, 5k+, and family fun run. These courses explore the scenic Beaver Lakes area of the Whitefish Trail starting and ending at the new Whitefish Legacy Center and featuring varying elevation gains to accommodate different fitness levels. Participants receive prizes, nutrition products, and locally-made awards for top finishers. Post-race celebrations include lunch, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Registration for Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & fun run will close at 11:59pm on Saturday October 3rd- there will be no day-of registration. No pets allowed on racecourse. Registration for 50k will close at 11:59pm on Friday October 2nd- there will be no day-of registration. No pets allowed on racecourse.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Start Time

9:40 AM

Giveaway

Whitefish Trail Blazer T-Shirt

Start Location

Whitefish Mountain Resort & the Whitefish Legacy Center, Whitefish, MT, 59937

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

50K6.8 Miles3.4 Miles2 Miles31 Miles13 Miles6.5 Miles3.1 Miles

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:41:23

12:19/mi

Winning Time

1:44:51

8:00/mi

Finishers (2025)

143

States Represented

19 / 50

Gender Split

60% Female40% Male

Finish Time Distribution

2:054:00

FASTER 25%

2:24:16

MEDIAN

2:41:23

SLOWER 25%

3:01:42

Average runner age: 38

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

42°

Afternoon (High)

62°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

7 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

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