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Whitefish Marathon

May 22, 2027 · 8:00 AMWhitefish, Montana, United States

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Race Day

52°F

Feels cool

Total elevation gain

450ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

375

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

2/ 10

Quiet course sections

The Lowdown

The Whitefish Marathon is an all-road marathon that starts and finishes at Depot Park in downtown Whitefish, Montana, about 25 miles from Glacier National Park. It runs on Saturday, May 22, 2027, at 8:00 a.m., alongside a half marathon and a 5K, and the marathon shares its first 13.1 miles with the half marathon. The course is a Boston Qualifier and has a 6.5-hour limit. The marathon field is capped at 375 runners, and the event has won the Road Runners Club of America Marathon State Championship designation four times. The race is presented by Hammer Nutrition, which supplies Heed and gels at the aid stations, and every finisher gets a celebratory beer at the finish.

Previous edition results — 2026

Apr 20, 2026: Girls on the Run Western Montana Forms New Partnership with Whitefish Marathon
About 150 third- through fifth-grade girls from a dozen Flathead Valley schools ran the 5K alongside other racers on race day.
May 16, 2026: Whitefish Marathon sees new course records, smiling faces
More than 1,600 runners took part in the 2026 races, and Philip Henry of Gillette, Wyoming won the marathon in 2:47:14.

Course Highlights: 01Depot Park – start and finish for all three races, in downtown Whitefish
02Dillon Road – marathon runners pass along it, per local press photos
03Monegan Road – volunteers direct marathon runners at its corner with Dillon Road
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 5K
Time Limit: 6.5 hours (off the course by 2:30 PM)
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 15 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through RunSignup.
Discounted sign-ups are offered at Whitefish Marathon Road Show stops around the Flathead.
Eligibility: The marathon is open to ages 15 to 99.
Bikes are not allowed on the course.
Strollers are allowed but must start at the back of the field.
Runners without an official race bib are not allowed on the course.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Entries can be deferred to next year's race; deferral requests are due one week before race day.
If the race is cancelled, runners can defer or donate their entry to The Wave Scholarship Fund.

Book Stay

01: All distances start together at 8:00 a.m. at Depot Park.
02: The marathon and half marathon share the first 13.1 miles.
03: The marathon has a course limit of 6.5 hours; the half marathon limit is 4 hours.
04: Aid stations are about every 2 to 3 miles with water and HAMMER Heed; gels are at selected stations.
05: There are no pacers, no bag drop and no runner tracking.
06: The bib is a day pass for The Wave Aquatics & Fitness Center on race day.
07: The marathon pays $500, $300 and $200 to the top three overall finishers.
08: If the Air Quality Index stays at 150 or under, the race goes ahead as scheduled.
09: The race is presented by Hammer Nutrition.

Questions about the Whitefish Marathon 2027

When is the Whitefish Marathon 2027?

Saturday, May 22, 2027.

Where is the Whitefish Marathon?

Whitefish, Montana, United States.

What time does the Whitefish Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.

What is the Whitefish Marathon time limit?

6.5 hours (off the course by 2:30 PM).

How do I enter the Whitefish Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Jan 1, 2027: Registration price increase. May 1, 2027: Registration price increase. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup; Discounted sign-ups are offered at Whitefish Marathon Road Show stops around the Flathead.

How much does the Whitefish Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $90.

What is the Whitefish Marathon elevation gain?

450 ft (137 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Relatively flat course.

What is the Whitefish Marathon course like?

It passes Depot Park, Dillon Road and Monegan Road.

What is the weather like at the Whitefish Marathon?

The race-day average is 11 °C (52 °F). Feels cool.

How many runners does the Whitefish Marathon have?

375 participants. Intimate field.

Where are the Whitefish Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Whitefish Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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