6 events in Flathead County, Montana
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6 events in Flathead County-
Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Glacier Meltdown 2026 – Laser Biathlon
In partnership with Dog Creek Lodge The Glacier Meltdown 2026 is the first ever laser biathlon race in the Flathead Valley! As part of the growing biathlon program, this race will be very low key and very very fun!
Eligibility & Requirement
This event uses laser biathlon rifles. Due to the technical nature of the laser rifles, all participants must attend a short rifle orientation before the race, or have been part of a GNC biathlon clinic or program in the past.) Familiarity with biathlon race formats, rules, and some shooting experience is helpful, but not required.
Venue & Event Layout
The event will take place at Dog Creek Lodge, approximately 20 minutes north of Whitefish on Highway 93. Dog Creek Lodge will be open during the event with food and beverages available.
The race course loop length and trails used may be altered depending on snow coverage and course condition.
Registration and bib pickup will take place just outside the lodge near the fire ring.
The shooting range and start/finish area are approximately 0.25 km from the lodge on the ski course. Access for athletes, coaches, and spectators is best on skis. A snowshoeing and walking lane will be available along the edge of the ski course and will be snow-covered and unplowed.
Awards and ceremonies will take place at the lodge and registration area after all races have concluded.
Race Format & Order
Four separate races will be run in the following order: Youth Novice, Adult Novice, Youth Advanced, Adult Advanced. All races are freestyle technique unless otherwise noted.
8-930 Registration and Check In
830-900 Opening Ceremony/Announcements
900-945 Rifle Orientation (Rolling every 10 minutes)
1000-1030 Youth Novice 3k Race
11-1130 Adult Novice 3k Race
1200-1240 Youth Advanced 4.5k Race
100-200pm Adult Advanced
300-330pm Awards
Awards & Placings
Placings will be awarded to the top six finishers in both male and female categories for each race. Places one through three will receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze podium awards. Places four through six will be recognized as part of the flower ceremony.
Youth Advanced (4.5 km)
This is a 4.5 km mass start freestyle race for mixed-gender, older (U14-U16) and more experienced athletes who are intermediate skate skiers or experienced biathletes or both.
Youth Novice (3 km)
This is a 3 km mass start freestyle race for mixed-gender youth, including younger (U12)
or less experienced skiers (U14). (Minimum age requirement of 10 years old please.)
Adult Novice (3 km)
This is a 3 km mass start freestyle race for mixed-gender “adults” ages 15 and older
who are beginner skiers or new to biathlon, or both.
Youth Advanced (4.5 km)
This is a 4.5 km mass start freestyle race for mixed-gender, older (U16) and more experienced athletes in the Youth Biathlon Team program.
Adult Advanced (7.5 km)
This is a 7.5 km mass start freestyle race for mixed-gender adults and older (U18) youth who are intermediate skate skiers or experienced biathletes or both.
Start Format Contingency
If registration exceeds 20 racers in any division, that race will be converted from a mass start to an interval start or wave start format to prevent overcrowding on the range. This change will be communicated to athletes prior to race start.
For the Novice races,skiers may use classic or skate skis, but there will be no separation
by technique for results.
Volunteers
We are looking for some volunteers to help run this event. Please sign up here if you are able to help and we will be in touch Volunteer for Glacier Biathlon Programs
Or, contact the race coordinator directly at [email protected]
Registration/Trail Fee
Additional Dog Creek trail fees or season pass required for all racers and spectators. (Payable on site at the lodge the day of the race.)
DC Season Pass Holder: Free
GNST Youth Racer: $5
GNC Member Adult Racer: $10
GNC Member Adult Non-Racer:$15
Non-GNC Member: $22
There will be no refunds due to weather.
Dog Creek Lodge will be open for food and beverages and is 20 minutes north of Whitefish on Hwy 93. Registration check in and bib assignments will be just outside the lodge near the fire ring. The shooting range and start/finish area will be .25km from the lodge on the ski course. Athlete, coach, and spectator access to the start/finish area is best on skis. There will be a snowshoeing/walking lane open on the edge of the ski course, but it will be snow covered/unpl
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERGREEN WANTS TO WELCOME YOU TO THE 2026 ANNUAL
“EVERGREEN ROTARY SPRING RUNOFF 5K”
Saturday, April 25th 2026
ABS Field on East Reserve Drive in Evergreen from 9am – noon (T-shirt and bib pick-up from 7:30am on race day)
All proceeds support the Evergreen Schools, Children programs in Evergreen and a new bleachers for the ABS field!
Are you ready to make a difference in our community? The Rotary Club of Evergreen supports and has supported the following children organizations and would love to do even more with your help! What have we done so far already:
Built the ABS playground, supported the Boys and Girls Club, support our local food banks, supported kids in the Evergreen school district, Helped make the Evergreen Sidewalk project happen, supported Big Brothers Big Sisters, Deliver Fund and so much more!!
This community event will be made possible with the generous support of our local businesses and individuals.
Registration:
Kids 10 and under FREE (no T-shirt included, however limited amount available for purchase at the event)
Kids 11-17 $20 (T-shirt included)
Adults 18 and over $30 (T-shirt included)
*Registrations after April 1st are not guaranteed a T-shirt
Contact Mireille Bierens for sponsorship options: [email protected]
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Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Join us for our 8th year of our point-to-point mountain marathon show casing the newest trails on the Foy's to Blacktail Trail system! Maximum 100 sign ups allowed, so sign up soon! Racers with gather at Herron Park at 5:30 a.m., with final bib assignment and a pre-race meeting starting promptly at 5:45. Busses leave promptly at 6 a.m. to take racers to the start at the Lakeside to Blacktail Trail (NO parking at the start of the race). More details about the course (see cool interactive map from OnX Backcountry), drop bags, Race Series, etc., can be found on the main website, Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon.
All runners will be eligible for a random give away of cool swag like a pair of running shoes!!
Remember to bring your bear spray. All racers must race with it because there is a real risk of running into wildlife such as bears and/or mountain lions that feel threatened and get aggressive. Even those at the back of the pack need to be aware of startling any of these charismatic megafauna.
There will be a strict 12 pm cut off time to reach the Emmons Saddle aid station, however even the slowest runners in the past have made it under this cut off. You will need to be moving at an average pace of >3 mph to meet this cut off.
This race, along with the FTBT-Herron Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k trail races, are our longest-running annual fundraisers. The money raised from the races goes directly to building and maintaining trails in the 40+ mile FTBT system, including new trails on Emmons Ridge south to Blacktail Mountain. In addition to event fees, our trails thrive largely in part to our dedicated sponsors. See the main webpage for a list of current and past sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring this year's or future races, please reach out to [email protected].
The Flathead Race Series!
See main website for details. Races include FTBT races, the Big Mountain Run, the Whitefish Trail Blazer races, and the Le Grizz races. At the end of the year, Competitive Timing will compile a list of all who have completed the series as well as a leader board.
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Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Run (or walk!) for the love of Flathead Lake!
Join us for a scenic, professionally timed race that hugs the beautiful shoreline of Flathead Lake. Participants can choose from a 5K, a 10K, or a kid-friendly 1-mile run—making this an event the whole family can enjoy.
At its core, this race is about more than miles and medals. Our goal is to bring the community together for a fun, family-forward experience while shining a light on the importance of protecting and preserving Flathead Lake. Once again, we’re proud to partner with two outstanding local nonprofits—the Flathead Lake Biological Station and the Flathead Lakers. A portion of all proceeds supports their ongoing work in research, education, stewardship, and advocacy for the long-term health of the lake.
The 5K and 10K are open to all ages, with strollers welcome, and the kids’ 1-mile run is reserved for participants ages 12 and under. We’ll gather at Volunteer Park on Sunday, July 26, 2026, to celebrate community, movement, and conservation. Every registration helps support Flathead Lake so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.
The event takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Volunteer Park. All registered participants will receive an official Flathead Lake Run t-shirt—be sure to select your size when registering at FlatheadLakeRun.com. To guarantee your preferred shirt size, please sign up by July 6, 2026.
Event Times:
7:00AM: Registration opens + pickup your bib and t-shirt | complimentary local roasted coffee from Glacier Perks and fruit available
8:00AM: 10K race begins
8:15AM: 5K race begins
9:00AM: Kid’s Mile Run begins
After the races, winners will be announced and cash prizes + overall winner medals will be given out
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Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Floral Park Mountain Club presents the Inaugural Blacktail Balderdash: an off-trail footrace in the Montana Mountains.
August 8, 2026
You Will Get Lost!
No beating around the bush, the Blacktail Balderdash is hard. You will get lost, confused, frustrated, and may want to send us hate mail before the halfway point. Whether you believe it or not, you can push yourself harder than you think, and in that uncertainty lies the beauty of the challenge.
In between the checkpoints, there is no marked course. This is a true choose-your-own-adventure race where your ability to improvise in the woods is more important than your 5k time!
This race takes place at beautiful Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, highlighting Flathead Valley's shining features including dense forests, sweeping views of the Swan Range and Glacier National Park, and a large variety of native plants and wild flowers.
A Course for Everyone!
To keep your imaginations active and your creative juices alive, the courses will not be revealed until the day before the race at packet pickup.
*Note that distances and elevations of courses are approximate, as the exact course depends on you!
Green Course: This route is an action packed loop of ski cuts, off trail travel, and a ton of fun. (~5 miles, ~3000ft elevation gain)
Blue Course: This route explores all corners and crevices of the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. Expect turmoil, glory, disorientation, and a true mountain experience. (~10 miles, ~5000ft elevation gain)
Black Course: If you truly love testing yourself and the limits of what qualifies a good time, this is the route for you. Brace your self for two loops of the Blue course as we challenge your psyche along with your body. As you finish the first loop, you will be tempted with the option to forgo the second loop in favor of a Blue Course finish, or continue into another loop in pursuit of Black Course bragging rights. (~20 miles, ~10000ft elevation gain)
About Floral Park Mountain Club:
Floral Park Mountain Club formed in 2025 as a community focused club in Northwest Montana intended to bring people together through a mutual love of the outdoors. In everything that we do, we strive to make all feel included and welcome. Challenge yourself, grow together, and spread kindness.
Donations:
All donations will be put towards making the Blacktail Balderdash bigger and better each year!
Required Gear:
TBD
Post Race Party + Awards:
Food and beverages will be provided at a finish celebration. Awards will be given with categories to be announced. Start times to be determined.
Course Aid Stations:
Aid stations will be stocked with various nutrition and hydrations options (Specifics TBD).
Race Weekend Guide & FAQs
TBD
Location
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail Rd, Lakeside, MT 59922
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected]
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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Le Grizz is a 50-mile Ultramarathon run just to the west of Montana's Glacier National Park on a gravel road that parallels the North Fork of the Flathead River. Runners will find themselves gaining views of the magnificent Crown of the Continent, made up of Northern Rockies of Southern British Columbia and Glacier Park, and surrounded by the changing colors of the aspen and larch.
The 2026 course is an out-and-back route which will begin and end at the Glacier Institute's Big Creek Outdoor Education Center, following the North Fork Road just beyond Red Meadow Creek, with a brief detour into our Polebridge Mercantile aid station.
The course contains approximately 2,300 feet of elevation gain across the 50 miles – metrics that are true to the traditional elevation profile of Le Grizz from the legacy Spotted Bear course. The road is undulating gravel with occasional gentle inclines – excellent for folks seeking their first ultramarathon finish.