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Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition
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Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition

Whitefish, Montana, United States View on map
May 22, 2027 (America/Denver local time)
Running

About this race

A 4-time winner of the Road Runners Club of America Marathon State Championship designation, the Whitefish Marathon has become one of the largest marathons in Montana.  Over 1,600 runners registered are expected in 2026. All event distances have sold out two years in a row.  All race distances (marathon, half marathon and 5K) start together at 8:00 AM in Depot Park and finish at the same finish line.  The 5K course splits from the marathon and half just after mile one.  The marathon and half run the first 13 miles together and split at mile 13 providing a large post-race party in Depot Park. 

The city of Whitefish was chosen as one of the top-50 small towns to visit by TripAdvisor.  Located just outside Glacier National Park, all three distances get a view of the beautiful mountains in the distance.  The courses have been strategically developed to start and finish through the same finish line in Depot Park.  Over 30+ states have been represented each year since 2021.  It has become a 'runcation' for most with beautiful views at every turn.  Stay the weekend and enjoy special rates from our hotel partners and visit Big Mountain Resort and Glacier National Park.

Checkout the video on our Facebook home page to see what we are about.  Thanks you for running with us and visiting Whitefish!

Pick your distance

Running

Marathon

Enjoy the marathon course that is fast in spots, challenging in other and scenic the entire time! Marathoners run with the half marathoners the first 13 miles splitting at Depot Park before starting the second half of the course. Friends and family can cheer for you at the start, half way point AND at the finish without moving. The second half offers views along Whitefish Lake than out and back on a paved trail with views of Big Mountain. The last 3-4 miles will offer a steady decline to assist in achieving the time you have been training for! The course is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier

May 22, 2027 Marathon 8:00 AM
$90.00
Open

Half Marathon

The half marathon course is fast, scenic and fun! Half marathoners will run the first 13 miles with the marathoners providing more runner camaraderie and excitement on course. Easy viewing and cheering from from friends and family in Depot Park with the start/finish in the same area as the post-race celebration.

May 22, 2027 Half-Marathon 8:00 AM
$85.00
Open

The Wave 5K

The 5K provides people with all capabilities the opportunity to enjoy one of Whitefish's biggest running events. Enjoy the Opening Ceremonies and finish area celebration together with the half marathon and marathoners. Walker and stroller friendly so everyone is included! Make us your first race. Strollers are allowed in the 5K

May 22, 2027 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 16 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Whitefish, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 6.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 18.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 4.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 18.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
12.1
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.9mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
62.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 22, 2027 (MDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 22, 2027 (MDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
15h 30m

The sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 9:19 PM local time (MDT) in Whitefish on May 22, 2027 — 15h 30m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Whitefish events

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