Whitefish Marathon
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Event
The Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon and The Wave 5K take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Whitefish, Montana. The race venue is Depot Park, 510 Railway St., Whitefish, MT 59937. The listed entry fees are:
- Marathon : $80 (open to ages 16 to 99)
- Half Marathon : $75
- The Wave 5K : $30
Course and race facts
All three distances use the same start and finish area at Depot Park and share parts of the course. The 5K course separates from the marathon and half just after mile one. The marathon and half run the first 13 miles together and split at mile 13. A post-race party is held in Depot Park. The event expects over 1,600 registered runners in 2026 and has sold out all distances two years in a row. The race has been awarded the Road Runners Club of America Marathon State Championship designation four times. The courses provide views of nearby mountains and are located just outside Glacier National Park. Over 30 states have been represented at the event each year since 2021. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.