WLP PRESENTS A WEEKEND OF PREMIERE MONTANA TRAIL RUNNING:
Whitefish, MT | October 5-6, 2024
We are shifting the 50k cut-off time from 8-hours back to 10-hours. Initially, the decision to lower the cut-off time on the new WT Blazer 50k course to 8-hours was made to prioritize racer safety. We are reconsidering that decision now, though, having received feedback from runners that the new cut-off will make the race inaccessible to them. That is the last thing we want! So, we are going to return to the 10-hour cut-off and we are also improving the racer support system that will be present on race day, partly by further increasing the number of trained medical professionals who will be available at aid stations and on course. We want to thank everyone for their feedback and we apologize for the confusion. See you soon!
The Whitefish Trail Blazer is Whitefish Legacy Partner's annual community run and open lands celebration. If you've run in the Whitefish Trail Legacy Run in the past 10+ years, come join us this year as we celebrate open spaces and blaze a trail forward for conservation and recreation in Whitefish.
Saturday Blazer 50k
Starting and ending in the Village at Whitefish Mountain Resort, this new 50k course features 31 miles of single and double track trails, with 6300' of elevation gain along with huckleberry-lined trails, views of Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, technical ascents, and quad-busting descents! The course will take you to the summit of Big Mountain and along the Whitefish Trail down to the Reservoir Trailhead.
50k Recap Video
Sunday Blazer - A distance for everyone
Sunday October 6th - the Half Marathon, 10k+, 5k+, and Family Fun-Run courses 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 finisher patch. Start times to be determined.
Whitefish Trail Blazer
Training Series
In the months before the Trail Blazer, WLP will be putting on a series of training runs at different locations on the Whitefish Trail. For each run, we will be partnering with a local running expert of offer information on nutrition and fueling, footwear, and training regimens. These runs will be fun and informative for all types of runners. Come join us and get ready for the Blazer!
May 30th
Location: Beaver Lake Trailhead
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Topic: How to fuel for a race!
*With Cody Moore (RDN) from Moore Wellness*
June 27th
Location: Beaver Lake Trailhead
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Topic: Injury Prevention
*With Ortho Rehab*
July 25th
Location: Lion Mountain Trailhead
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Topic: Foot care, footwear, and accessories
*With Sportsman Ski Haus*
August 29th
Location: Reservoir Trailhead
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Topic: Injury Prevention
*With Ortho Rehab*
September 26th
Location: Reservoir Trailhead
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Topic: How to fuel for your race.
*With Cody Moore (RDN) from Moore Wellness*
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