
Whitefish Marathon
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)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 22, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
Depot Park, Whitefish, MT, 59937
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain, Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
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)
39°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
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.
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