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Whitefish Marathon

Whitefish Marathon

Whitefish Half Marathon delivers mountain views, fast times, and a party finish.

Race Date

May 22, 2027

Location

Whitefish, MT

Runner Favorite88

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, May 22, 2027
Location
Whitefish, Montana
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
4,389

Highlights

Good For

Destination WorthyPR Friendly

Atmosphere

Big Crowd EnergyParty FinishGreat Post RaceGreat Swag

Course

Scenic Route

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.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 22, 2027

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Depot Park, Whitefish, MT, 59937

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Mountain, Small Town

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Runner Favorite88
Methodology
Heritage20/20

15 years running

Size15/15

~1,033 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

21% returning runners

Course & details6/15

6 timing sources · 10 photos

National draw9/10

runners from 41 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:08:00

Weather8/10

typical high 61°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

39°

Afternoon (High)

60°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.2"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

64%

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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:104:20

Turnout by year

2018–2026

'18'19'21'22'23'24'25'26
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Frequently asked

When is the Whitefish Marathon?

The Whitefish Marathon is held on Saturday, May 22, 2027.

Where does the Whitefish Marathon take place?

It takes place in Whitefish, Montana.

What distances does the Whitefish Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the Whitefish Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The Whitefish Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.

How many people run the Whitefish Marathon?

HalfRuns has finish records for 4,389 runners who have completed the Whitefish Marathon.

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