Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Location
- Depot Park, Whitefish, MT
- Distance
- Marathon · Half Marathon · The Wave 5K
From the Organizer
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!
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition?
- Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition is a running event held in Whitefish, MT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Whitefish, MT at Depot Park, Whitefish, MT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hammer Nutrition
May 16, 2026