Event Details
Sat, Oct 01
|Depot Park in Whitefish
2022 Whitefish Trail Legacy Run
October 1-2, 2022 - Whitefish Legacy Partners is excited to host a weekend of running events on the Whitefish Trail!
Time & Location
Oct 01, 2022, 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM MDT
Depot Park in Whitefish, 510 Railway St, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
About the event
October 1-2, 2022 - Whitefish Legacy Partners is excited to host a weekend of running events on the Whitefish Trail!
Saturday's 50k Mountain Ultra, presented by Title Sponsor Hammer Nutrition, will start in Depot Park in downtown Whitefish, climb to the summit of Big Mountain via the Whitefish Trail in Haskill, and finish at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Depot Park in downtown Whitefish! Registration for the 50k Mountain Ultra is capped at 400 runners. Registration for 50k will close at 11:59pm on Friday September 30- there will be no day-of registration.
Sunday's Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and family-fun run, presented by Title Sponsor Whitefish Therapy and Sport Center, will explore the Whitefish Trail in Beaver Lakes, starting and ending at the Whitefish Bike Retreat. The event is also made possible by event sponsor Hammer Nutrition.
The current registration caps are as follows:
- Half Marathon = 200 runners
- 10k+ = 125 runners
- 5k+ = 100 runners
- Family Fun Run = 50 runners
Registration for half marathon, 10k, 5k & fun run will close at 11:59pm on Saturday October 1st- there will be no day-of registration. No pets allowed on racecourse.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION:
- - FRIDAY Sept. 30th – 3:00pm - 7:00pm in the Gazebo in the SE corner of Depot Park. (510 Railway St, Whitefish, MT 59937)
- - SATURDAY October 1st – 11:00am – 4:00pm Depot Park downtown Whitefish (510 Railway St, Whitefish, MT 59937)
- - SUNDAY October 2nd – 8:00am – 9:00am Whitefish Bike Retreat (855 Beaver Lake Road, Whitefish, MT 59937)
***There will be no day of registration***
Race Details SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST - 50K MOUNTAIN RUN
Saturday October 1st - Presented by Title Sponsor Hammer Nutrition, The 50k Mountain Run will start and finish at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest 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. Runners will enjoy awards and after party at the Biergarten at Oktoberfest with free entry, free beer, and free food.
Of the 31 mile course, approximately 25 miles is on natural surface, single-track trails and 6 miles is on paved roads and separated 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 5,100 feet. We will provide a detailed map and GPS file for the race course.
Strava Link here: https://www.strava.com/activities/2659428786/overview
All runners will receive a custom race buff (neck gaiter), entry into Oktoberfest, beer and food at Oktoberfest, Hammer nutrition products, and a custom 50k finisher patch. Awards to be announced.
For the safety of runners and volunteers, there will be a cutoff time of 10 hours to complete the course. Specific aid-station cutoff times will be announced. This race course travels through a high alpine environment up to 6,800 feet in elevation. The course could have high wind, snow, ice, and/or wildlife. We expect all runners to be prepared for inclement weather (no cotton clothing), and carrying bear spray is highly recommended. A limited number of bear spray canisters will be available to runners.
This event is made possible by Flathead National Forest, the City of Whitefish, Whitefish Mountain Resort and event sponsors Whitefish Credit Union and Hammer Nutrition.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 2ND - HALF MARATHON, 10K+, 5K+, AND FAMILY FUN RUN
Sunday October 2nd - Brought to you by Whitefish Therapy and Sport Center, the Half marathon, 10k+, 5k+, and family fun-runcourses explore the Whitefish Trail in Beaver Lakes. The half marathon has about 2,000 feet of elevation gain spread out throughout the course, the 10k has about 750 in elevation gain, and the 5k has about 500 feet in elevation gain.
Food and beverages will be provided at a finish celebration. Awards will be given with categories to be announced. All runners will also receive a custom race buff (neck gaiter), Hammer nutrition products, and Half marathon runners will receive a custom finisher patch. Start times to be determined. We may adjust start times to help avoid runners overlapping at the finish.
These events are made possible by Title Sponsor Whitefish Therapy and Sport Center and event sponsor Hammer Nutrition.
More detailed event information will be distributed before race day. Past event results:
EVENT SPONSORS:
Hammer Nutritions • Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center • Bedrock Sandals