Montana · 50K · 5K · 6.8 Miles
Whitefish Trail Blazer
Whitefish Trail Blazer is a 50K, 5K, 6.8 Miles, 3.4 Miles and 2 Miles event held in Whitefish, Montana. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 5,450 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Whitefish, MT
- Field size
- ~5,450 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Whitefish, Montana
- Distances
- 50K, 5K, 6.8 Miles, 3.4 Miles, 2 Miles
- Field size
- About 5,450 runners
- Course
- 50K: over 6,300 ft gain (official)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from runsignup.com, checked September 28, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM MDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
About the Whitefish Trail Blazer
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 cour…
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Whitefish Trail Blazer: common questions
- When is the Whitefish Trail Blazer?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Whitefish Trail Blazer held?
- In Whitefish, Montana.
- What distances does the Whitefish Trail Blazer offer?
- 50K, 5K, 6.8 Miles, 3.4 Miles and 2 Miles.
- How many people run the Whitefish Trail Blazer?
- About 5,450 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Whitefish Trail Blazer?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Whitefish Trail Blazer?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from runsignup.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Whitefish Trail Blazer start?
- 7:30 AM MDT.
- What is the course like at the Whitefish Trail Blazer?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road.
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