Do you think you are ready for the 50K Mountain Ultra? Maybe a 5k, 10k or family run is more you style? Good news, the Whitefish Trail Legacy run will take place October 1-2, 2022. On Saturday, the 50K Mountain Ultra will take place starting in Depot Park, climbing to the summit of Big Mountain and finishing in downtown Whitefish. On Sunday, there will be half marathon, 10K, 5K and family run that will take runners through Whitefish Trail in Beaver Lakes. All runners will receive FREE entry into Oktoberfest, a beer and food, a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and a custom 50k finisher patch. Awards to be announced.
Whitefish Trail Legacy Run Details
EVENT: 50K MOUNTAIN RUN
Saturday October 1st – Presented by Hammer Nutrition, the 50k Mountain Run course will start and finish at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Depot Park in downtown Whitefish. Runners will climb to the summit of Big Mountain via the Whitefish Trail in Haskill, Whitefish Mountain Resort trails, and Flathead National Forest trails.
Of the 31 mile course, approximately 25 miles is on natural surface, single-track trails, and 6 miles is on paved roads and bike paths leaving and re-entering the City of Whitefish. The lollipop/loop section in Flathead National Forest and Whitefish Mountain Resort is approximately 16 miles in length. Runners will utilize 5.5 miles of the Whitefish Trail in both directions to access Flathead National Forest and Whitefish Mountain Resort. See the approximate race course map. Total elevation gain is approximately 6,000 feet. We will provide a map and GPS file to all registrants.
Event Date: Saturday October 1, 2022
Start Time: 7:00am MDT
End Time: 5:00pm MDT
Registration Limit: 240 spots left.
Price: $130.00 Race Fee + $9.04 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends September 30, 2022 at 11:59pm MDT
EVENT: HALF MARATHON
Sunday, October 2nd – Brought to you by Whitefish Therapy and Sport Center, the Half Marathon will explore protected lands and scenic lakes in the Beaver Lakes area of the Whitefish Trail. Starting at the Whitefish Bike Retreat, 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, a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and a custom finisher patch. Awards to be announced.
Event Date: Sunday October 2, 2022
Start Time: 9:40am MDT
End Time: 2:00pm MDT
Registration Limit: 51 spots left.
Price: $85.00 Race Fee + $6.43 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends October 1, 2022 at 11:59pm MDT
EVENT: 10K+
Sunday October 2nd – The 10k will start and finish at the Whitefish Bike Retreat 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, a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and a custom finisher patch. Awards to be announced.
Event Date: Sunday October 2, 2022
Start Time: 10:30am MDT
End Time: 2:00pm MDT
Registration Limit: 43 spots left.
Price: $60.00 Race Fee + $4.98 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends October 1, 2022 at 11:59pm MDT
EVENT: 5K+
Sunday October 2nd – The 5k+ will start and end at the Whitefish Bike Retreat 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, a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and a custom finisher patch. Awards to be announced.
Event Date: Sunday October 2, 2022
Start Time: 10:45am MDT
End Time: 2:00pm MDT
Registration Limit: 64 spots left.
Price: $45.00 Race Fee + $4.11 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends October 1, 2022 at 11:59pm MDT
EVENT: FAMILY FUN RUN
Sunday October 2nd – The family-fun run will start and end at the Whitefish Bike Retreat, 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, a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and a custom finisher patch. Awards to be announced.
Event Date: Sunday October 2, 2022
Start Time: 11:00am MDT
End Time: 2:00pm MDT
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.66 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends October 1, 2022 at 11:59pm MDT
Learn more – HERE.
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