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 2-3, 2021. 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. 

Whitefish Trail Legacy Run Details

50K MOUNTAIN RUN

The 50k Mountain Run course will start and finish 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 at 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 detailed map and GPS file for the race course, once it is finalized.

Event Date: Saturday October 2, 2021
Start Time: 7:00am MDT
End Time: 5:00pm MDT
Registration Limit: 77 spots left.
Price: $100.00 Race Fee + $7.30 Sign Up Fee
Registration: Registration ends October 1, 2021 at 11:59pm MDT

HALF MARATHON
Sunday, October 3rd -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.
Event Date: Sunday October 3, 2021
Start Time: 10:00am MDT
End Time: 2:00pm MDT
Registration Limit: 53 spots left.
Price: $80.00 Race Fee + $6.14 Sign Up Fee
Registration: Registration ends October 2, 2021 at 11:59pm MDT

10K
Sunday October 3rd – 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.
Event Date: Sunday October 3, 2021
Start Time: 10:30am MDT
End Time: 2:00pm MDT
Registration Limit: 6 spots left.
Price: $45.00 Race Fee + $4.11 Sign Up Fee
Registration: Registration ends October 2, 2021 at 11:59pm MDT

5K+
Sunday October 3rd – 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.
Event Date: Sunday October 3, 2021
Start Time: 10:45am MDT
End Time: 2:00pm MDT
Registration Limit: 27 spots left.
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.24 Sign Up Fee
Registration: Registration ends October 2, 2021 at 11:59pm MDT

FAMILY FUN RUN
Sunday October 3rd – 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.
Event Date: Sunday October 3, 2021
Start Time: 11:00am MDT
End Time: 2:00pm MDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full.
Price: $15.00 Race Fee + $2.37 Sign Up Fee
Registration: Registration ends October 3, 2021 at 9:00am MDT

Learn more – HERE. 

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Are you ready to RUMBLE?

On Friday, September 25, 2021, at the Northwest Montana Fairgrounds Trade Center Building, Hard Knocks Fight Night will take place and the doors open at 6pm. Jaime Miranda, Kenny Guzman, Timothy Dick and Jeremy Grilley will all be in the ring. General admission for Hard Knocks if $20 and $25 at the door.  This is sure to be an event not to miss!

“We have a great line up including some of the best in the Northwest!” ~ Hard Knocks Boxing

Hard Knocks Fight Promotions

Hard Knocks Fight Promotions is teaming up with Nxt Gen Entertainment to put together a first class night of Professional Boxing! On September 25th at Flathead County Fairgrounds Jaime Miranda will headline a stacked card in a 6 round Main Event. Timothy Dick will make his professional debut in the featured bout. Other local pros including Kenny Guzman and Jeremy Grilley will also be bringing their talent to the ring. Learn more about the fighters and the event – HERE. 

If you are interested in sponsoring the event or reserving a VIP table you can call Monty at 406-565-3744 or Jesse at 406-260-7245. Don’t miss out on the great Hard Knocks Fights that are back to the Flathead Valley.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more.  From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our  Events Calendar – HERE –  and get in the buzz!