Lucky Hare Half Marathon

MAR

13

2027

A St. Patrick's running event in the Flathead Valley on March 14, 2026 featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5.8 mile Lucky 9K along the Great Northern Trail, with a finish and post race gathering at Brannigan's Irish Pub.

Sat 13 Mar 2027

Kalispell, Montana

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13 miles 6 miles

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Lucky Hare Half Marathon & 9K

The Lucky Hare Half Marathon & 9K is a St. Patrick's Day running event on March 14, 2026 in the Flathead Valley, Montana. The courses use the Great Northern Trail system and run from Kila to downtown Kalispell, with the finish at Brannigan's Irish Pub.

Distances

13.1 miles Hare Half Marathon
5.8 miles Lucky 9K, the second half of the half course

Race entries include a chip timed race bib, a shirt and finisher's medal, one free beer for participants 21 and older or an opt out option, a gear drop bag, and eligibility for top awards. Entrants are automatically entered to win the event prize called the "one big Pot of Gold."

Post race activities take place at Brannigan's Irish Pub in downtown Kalispell, a family owned pub serving Irish fare and drinks. The event is powered by the local run shop Flathead Running Company. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi

Hare Half Marathon

6 mi

Lucky 9k

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