Description
October 4-5, 2025
A weekend of running events on the Whitefish Trail, hosted by Whitefish Legacy Partners
ULTRA LOW EARLY-BIRD PRICING FROM 1/31 THROUGH 2/2!!!
A race 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.
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, featuring varying elevation gains to accommodate different fitness levels. Participants receive amenities such as a custom race buff, nutrition products, and locally-made awards for top finishers. Post-race celebrations include lunch, beer and non-alcolic kombucha and mocktails.
Registration for Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & fun run will close at 11:59pm on Saturday October 4th- there will be no day-of registration. No pets allowed on racecourse. Registration for 50k will close at 11:59pm on Friday October 3rd- 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!!!
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
Saturday October 4th, 2025 - Blazer 50k
Our epic 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), sports nutrition products, and runners will receive a custom finisher patch/sticker.
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 nutrition products (gel, electrolytes/carbohydrate drinks, etc.), 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 MST).
Sunday October 5th, 2025 - Half Marathon, 10k+, 5k+, and Family Fun Run
Sunday October 5th - 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), sports nutrition products, and runners will receive a custom finisher patch/sticker. Start times to be determined. We may adjust start times to help avoid runners overlapping at the finish.
Race Weekend Guide & FAQs
Please read the Race Weekend Guide & FAQs carefully! There are several changes from prior years, so use this guide to ensure you have the best race weekend experience possible!
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Place
Whitefish, MT US 59937
Race Contact Info
Flathead Race Series & Crown of the Continent Champions League
Coming soon!
Directions
Race Participant Survey
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