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Lucky Hare Half Marathon

Kalispell, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Lucky Hare Half Marathon & 9K is a St. Patrick's Day weekend event held in Kalispell, Montana. Participants race along the Great Northern Trail system from Kila to Kalispell.

Distances

  • Half Marathon (21.1 km)
  • 9K (9 km)

Course Details

The half marathon begins at the Smith Lake fishing access in Kila. It finishes on 1st Avenue in downtown Kalispell. On race morning, runners meet on 1st Avenue to ride a mandatory bus shuttle to the start line.

Post-Race Activities

A post-race beer garden and St. Patrick's gathering includes raffle drawings, music, and finisher awards. A "pot of gold" giveaway is featured. Registration includes a chip-timed race bib, a race shirt, and one beer (for participants 21 and older) or a non-alcoholic drink. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Montana Kalispell

Race information

Website Registration
Half Marathon
Hare 1/2 Marathon
9 km
Lucky 9k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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