
Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition
Whitefish Half Marathon delivers mountain views, fast times, and a party finish.
Race Date
May 22, 2027
Location
Whitefish, MT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 22, 2027
- Location
- Whitefish, Montana
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4,389
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Whitefish Half Marathon, now in its 15th edition, has grown to over 1,200 recent finishers, with runners from 41 states and a loyal 21% who return year after year. Starting from Depot Park, the course offers sweeping views of the Montana mountains, with Glacier National Park just beyond—a true runcation setting.
The half marathon shares the first 13 miles with the marathon on a fast, scenic course through this top-50 small town. The route is well-supported and strategically designed to start and finish at the same point, creating a lively, community-driven atmosphere.
At the finish, a large post-race party in Depot Park awaits, complete with food, festivities, and the official event shirt. With a typical winning time around 68 minutes and the event sold out three years running, the Whitefish Half Marathon delivers both speed and stunning scenery.
Race-provided description
A 4-time winner of the Road Runners Club of America Marathon State Championship designation, the Whitefish Marathon has become one of the largest marathons in Montana. Over 2,400 participants are expected in 2027. The event distances have sold out three years in a row. All race distances (marathon, half marathon and 5K) start together at 8:00 AM in Depot Park and finish at the same finish line. The 5K course splits from the marathon and half just after mile one. The marathon and half run the first 13 miles together and split at mile 13 providing a large post-race party in Depot Park. The city of Whitefish was chosen as one of the top-50 small towns to visit by TripAdvisor. Located just outside Glacier National Park, all three distances get a view of the beautiful mountains in the distance. The courses have been strategically developed to start and finish through the same finish line in Depot Park. Over 30+ states have been represented each year since 2021. It has become a 'runcation' for most with beautiful views at every turn. Stay the weekend and enjoy special rates from our hotel partners and visit Big Mountain Resort and Glacier National Park. Checkout the video on our Facebook home page to see what we are about. Thanks you for running with us and visiting Whitefish!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 22, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Official Event Shirt
Start Location
Depot Park, Whitefish, MT, 59937
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain, Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8815 years running
~1,033 finishers a year
growing or steady
21% returning runners
6 timing sources · 10 photos
runners from 41 states
winner 1:08:00
typical high 61°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
63%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,389 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
4,389
Median time
2:12:30
Latest turnout
632
States
49
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition?
The Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition is held on Saturday, May 22, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition take place?
It takes place in Whitefish, Montana.
What distances does the Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles.
Is the Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition course flat and good for a PR?
The Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,389 runners who have completed the Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition.
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