Whitefish Trail Blazer
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Whitefish, Montana
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.
Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 10/4/2026 09:40
Start Location
Whitefish Mountain Resort & the Whitefish Legacy Center, Whitefish, MT 59937
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Whitefish Trail Blazer T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $60
Race Website
Official race information
Past Results
View previous race results
Race Performance
2:41:23
12:19/mi pace
1:44:51
8:00/mi pace
143
60% female · 40% male
19 states
Avg age: 38
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
2:24:16
Top 25%
3:01:42
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
62°F
☽
Avg Low
42°F
☂
Precip
0.03 in
🍃
Wind
7.1 mph
More races in Montana
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.
Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 10/4/2026 09:40
Start Location
Whitefish Mountain Resort & the Whitefish Legacy Center, Whitefish, MT 59937
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Whitefish Trail Blazer T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $60
Race Website
Official race information
Past Results
View previous race results
Race Performance
2:41:23
12:19/mi pace
1:44:51
8:00/mi pace
143
60% female · 40% male
19 states
Avg age: 38
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
2:24:16
Top 25%
3:01:42
Top 75%