Whitefish Trail Blazer

Whitefish, United States • 4-5 Oct 2025

Whitefish Trail Blazer, held in Whitefish, Montana, is a weekend of trail running presented by Flathead Running Company to benefit Whitefish Legacy Partners and the Whitefish Trail. The centerpiece is the Blazer 50k ultramarathon on Saturday: 31 miles with about 6,300 feet of elevation gain on single and double-track trails, including ascents toward the summit of Big Mountain, with start/finish at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Sunday offers a half marathon, 10k+, 5k+, and a Family Fun Run through Beaver Lakes with varying elevation.

Runners receive a custom buff, nutrition, and a finisher patch; post-race celebrations include lunch, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Virtual options exist for all distances. It’s part of the Flathead Race Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
6300 m+
Blazer 50k
21 km
Blazer Half Marathon
10 km
750 m+
Blazer 10k+
5 km
500 m+
Blazer 5k+
Virtual Race Option - 5k+
Virtual Race Option - Fun Run
Virtual Race Option - Half Marathon
Blazer Family Fun Run
Virtual Race Option - 10k+
Virtual Race Option - 50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Glacier Glide is a pursuit style Nordic ski event in Whitefish featuring classic and skate races for youth and adults. Lunch is included and the Viking Pursuit champion earns a free American Birkebeiner entry.

Run the Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon, a 26 mile single track with over 5,000 feet of climbing and panoramic ridge views to Herron Park. Limited to 100 entrants, all fees support Foy's to Blacktail Trails Organization.