

***There will be no day of registration*** Registration for half marathon, 10k, 5k & fun run will close at 11:59pm on Saturday October 7th- there will be no day-of registration. The current registration caps are as follows: Sunday's Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and family-fun run will explore the Whitefish Trail in Beaver Lakes, starting and ending at the Whitefish Bike Retreat. Thank you to our event sponsor, BusyBee IV Hydration and Wellness! Registration for 50k will close at 11:59pm on Friday, October 6 - there will be no day-of registration. Saturday's 50k Mountain Ultra will start in Depot Park in downtown Whitefish, climb to the summit of Big Mountain via the Whitefish Trail in Haskill, and finish at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Depot Park in downtown Whitefish! Registration for the 50k Mountain Ultra is capped at 400 runners. Additional event information is included on the registration platformĪdditional Vernonia event information is included on the registration platform.įor more information on ORRC volunteer opportunities, click here.Whitefish Legacy Partners is excited to host a weekend of running events on the Whitefish Trail! There will be water, Gatorade, Gu, and sweet and salty snacks at each of the nine aid stations. Half Marathon – The half marathon starts inside Stub Stewart State Park at Hilltop and joins the Banks-Vernonia State Trail at Mile 2, and finishes at Banks High School on the track.ĭownload the Banks Vernonia trail map (PDF) and view the course map – This course is USATF certified, and is a Boston qualifier.Marathon – The marathon starts at Cedar Ridge Retreat Center in Vernonia, goes around Vernonia lake, and proceeds onto the entire Banks-Vernonia State Trail, and finishes at Banks High School on the track.Buses available to transport runners/walkers to the start line, as explained in the registration section. Half marathoners (runners and walkers) start at 9 a.m.Marathoners (runners and walkers) start at 8 a.m.The 2023 Vernonia Marathon and Half Marathon is April 16th, 2023. This Boston Marathon qualifier is run on a point-to-point course, with 23 miles closed to vehicular traffic. The marathon starts in Vernonia and the half marathon in Stub Stewart State Park. Both events feature a gentle 7-mile, 400-foot downhill into Banks. Time: Start times: Marathon 8:00 am Half Marathon 9:00 am THIS EVENT IS CUPLESS Imagine running a beautiful, tree-lined course along the 21-mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail.
