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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.

Summit Aid Station

Fully-stocked aid station at the summit of Big Mountain

4.50 miles

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Start/Finish (Mile 10)

Fully-stocked aid station at the start/finish area, passed at mile 10

10.00 miles

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Water Station (Mile 13)

Water-only aid station

13.00 miles

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Aid Station (Mile 18)

Fully-stocked aid station

18.00 miles

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Water Station (Mile 23)

Water-only aid station

23.00 miles

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Start/Finish (Mile 26.3)

Fully-stocked aid station near start/finish area, passed at mile 26.3

26.30 miles

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Water Station (Mile 28.1)

Water-only aid station

28.10 miles

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Station	Distance	Cutoff	Supplies
Summit Aid Station Fully-stocked aid station at the summit of Big Mountain	4.50 miles	--	watersports nutrition productsgelelectrolytes+6
Start/Finish (Mile 10) Fully-stocked aid station at the start/finish area, passed at mile 10	10.00 miles	--	watersports nutrition productsgelelectrolytes+6
Water Station (Mile 13) Water-only aid station	13.00 miles	--	water
Aid Station (Mile 18) Fully-stocked aid station	18.00 miles	--	watersports nutrition productsgelelectrolytes+5
Water Station (Mile 23) Water-only aid station	23.00 miles	--	water
Start/Finish (Mile 26.3) Fully-stocked aid station near start/finish area, passed at mile 26.3	26.30 miles	--	watersports nutrition productsgelelectrolytes+6
Water Station (Mile 28.1) Water-only aid station	28.10 miles	--	water