Description
October 5-6, 2024
A weekend of running events on the Whitefish Trail, hosted by Whitefish Legacy Partners
The current registration caps are as follows:
50k = 200 runners
Half Marathon = 200 runners
10k+ = 125 runners
5k+ = 100 runners
Family Fun Run = 75 runners
Registration for Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & fun run will close at 11:59pm on Saturday October 5th- there will be no day-of registration. No pets allowed on racecourse. Registration for 50k will close at 11:59pm on Friday October 6th- there will be no day-of registration. No pets allowed on racecourse.
Lodging: If you are racing on Sunday in the Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, or Fun Run, you can stay at the Whitefish Bike Retreat on Saturday night and get 20% off. Take a look at their website and be sure to tell them that you are a race participant when you reserve a spot!!!
Saturday October 5th - Blazer 50k
50k Race Update!
We are shifting the 50k cut-off time from 8-hours back to 10-hours. Initially, the decision to lower the cut-off time on the new WT Blazer 50k course to 8-hours was made to prioritize racer safety. We are reconsidering that decision now, though, having received feedback from runners that the new cut-off will make the race inaccessible to them. That is the last thing we want! So, we are going to return to the 10-hour cut-off and we are also improving the racer support system that will be present on race day, partly by further increasing the number of trained medical professionals who will be available at aid stations and on course. We want to thank everyone for their feedback and we apologize for the confusion. See you soon!
Our new 50k course!
30+ miles of single and double track trails, with 6400' of elevation gain along with huckleberry-lined trails, views of Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, technical ascents, and quad-busting descents! The start and finish is at the Whitefish Mountain Resort Events Center. Racers will pass through the start/finish area at mile 10 and again nearby at mile 26, making it a great course to spectate.
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 a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and runners will receive a custom finisher patch.
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, Hammer HEED, Hammer Gels, Hammer Fizz 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. See the map below. Course cutoff time is 10hrs (5pm).
Sunday October 6th - Half Marathon, 10k+, 5k+, and Family Fun Run
Sunday October 6th - the Half marathon, 10k+, 5k+, and family fun-run courses explore the Whitefish Trail in Beaver Lakes. The half marathon has about 2,000 feet of elevation gain spread out throughout the course, the 10k has about 750 in elevation gain, and the 5k has about 500 feet in elevation gain.
Food and beverages will be provided at a finish celebration. Awards will be given with categories to be announced. All runners will also receive a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and runners will receive a custom finisher patch. Start times to be determined. We may adjust start times to help avoid runners overlapping at the finish.
Place
Whitefish, MT US 59937
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