Whitefish Trail Blazer

Our epic 50k course!
30+ miles of single and double track trails, with over 6300' of elevation gain along with huckleberry-lined trails, views of Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, technical ascents, and quad-busting descents!

Post Race Party + Awards:
A catered meal and beverages (beer and non-alcoholic options) will be provided at the finish celebration. Awards will be given to top 5 overall runners for male and females. No age group awards will be given. All runners will also receive custom prizes and sports nutrition products.

Course Aid Stations:
The 50k course has 4 fully-stocked aid stations at approximately miles 4.5, 10, 18, and 26.3. There are 3 water-only aid stations at miles 13, 23, and 28.1. Fully-stocked aid stations will provide water, sports drinks, gels, electrolytes, fruit, chips, cookies, candy, and other snacks. Warm broth may be served at the summit aid station at mile 4.5 and the start/finish at miles 10 and 26.3 if the weather forecast looks cold.

Sunday, October 5th - the Half Marathon will explore protected lands and scenic lakes in the Beaver Lakes area of the Whitefish Trail. Starting at the Stillwater Mountain Lodge, runners will explore 100% single track around Rainbow Lake, Woods Lake, Dollar Lake, Little Beaver Lake. The half marathon course has a total elevation gain of around 2,000 feet. Final course and start times subject to change.

All runners will receive FREE food and beverages, custom finisher prizes, and sports nutrition products. Awards will be given to top finishers.

Sunday October 5th - The 10k will start and finish at the Stillwater Mountain Lodge and will take runners to the shore of Beaver Lake on the Whitefish Trail. This course has some sections of dirt roads. Total elevation gain for the 10k is around 750 feet. Final course and start times subject to change.

All runners will receive FREE food and beverages, custom finisher prizes, and sports nutrition products. Awards will be given to top finishers.

Sunday October 5th - The 5k+ will start and end at the Stillwater Mountain Lodge and will explore single-track on the South Beaver loop. This course is slightly longer than 5k at ~3.4 miles. Elevation gain for the 5k+ is approximately 500 feet. Final course and start times subject to change.

All runners will receive FREE food and beverages, custom finisher prizes, and sports nutrition products. Awards will be given to top finishers.

Sunday October 5th - The family-fun run will start and end at the Stillwater Mountain Lodge, exploring the Whitefish Trail and dirt forest access roads. This elevation gain for this 2-mile loop is approximately 250 feet. Final course and start times subject to change.

All runners will receive FREE food and beverages, custom finisher prizes, and sports nutrition products. Awards will be given to top finishers.

New this year! Sign up and run the race on your own! Submit your results, and receive your custom race buff (mailed after 10/05/25).

*Please note that virtual racers should obey any and all trail restrictions/rules, and understanding that they are responsible for their own aid, safety, and well-being*

New this year! Sign up and run the race on your own! Submit your results, and receive your custom race buff (mailed after 10/05/25).

*Please note that virtual racers should obey any and all trail restrictions/rules, and understanding that they are responsible for their own aid, safety, and well-being*

New this year! Sign up and run the race on your own! Submit your results, and receive your custom race buff (mailed after 10/05/25).

*Please note that virtual racers should obey any and all trail restrictions/rules, and understanding that they are responsible for their own aid, safety, and well-being*

New this year! Sign up and run the race on your own! Submit your results, and receive your custom race buff (mailed after 10/05/25).

*Please note that virtual racers should obey any and all trail restrictions/rules, and understanding that they are responsible for their own aid, safety, and well-being*

New this year! Sign up and run the race on your own! Submit your results, and receive your custom race buff (mailed after 10/05/25).

*Please note that virtual racers should obey any and all trail restrictions/rules, and understanding that they are responsible for their own aid, safety, and well-being*