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CHOOSE YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
FOOTRACES IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY
BY DILLON TABISH // FROM BACK PAGE
Two Bear Marathon.
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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
one ag still attached. Participants are encouraged to wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes that will allow you to maneuver easily through the course. Zom- bie costumes are strongly encouraged. Participants ages 8-12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Parental consent is required for anyone under the age of 18. $25 registration fee is non-refundable. All proceeds bene- t the Montana Woman Foundation Scholarship Fund. SIGN UP: MONTANAWOMAN.COM
In conjunction with the local Shape Up Montana groups and Rendezvous Days, this fourth annual 5K fun run or walk starts at 9 a.m. at Indian Springs Ranch Golf Course in Eureka. This event is a way for families and friends to participate in a fun, healthy commu- nity activity. All proceeds support the Eureka Run- ning Club, which funds the school’s cross country and track programs. SIGN UP: SECURE.GETMEREGISTERED.COM/ RENDEZVOUSRUN
Presented by Sykes, this fun run/walk supports the new Flathead Valley Girls on the Run Chapter. The race will begin and end at the Flathead Valley Community College. Registration ends at April 30. SIGN UP: COMPETITIVETIMING.COM
Back by popular demand, the two-day Spartan Race is returning to the Flathead Lake Lodge for the fourth year. Nearly 7,000 competitors braved last year’s obsta- cle course races near Bigfork. On Saturday, participants will attempt The Beast, the most di cult race in the Spar- tan series. To conquer the Beast, competitors will tackle 12-14 miles of course and over 30 obstacles. The total
elevation gain is over 3,000 feet and organizers estimate the average nish time to be over ve hours. On Sunday, competitors will brave the Spartan Sprint, which is back for a fourth year and will once again feature roughly 3-5 miles of single track trail, old roads and frequent bush- whacking, as well as over 20 obstacles. The average n- ish time is 80 minutes and the fastest time is 35 min- utes. Waves of 250 athletes will be released every 15 minutes across three groups (elite, morning, afternoon). SIGN UP: SPARTAN.COM/EN/RACE/DETAIL/1084/OVERVIEW
Held annually at Lawrence Park, this family fun run bene ts the Mary Kay Foundation. Registration opens at 8 a.m., the one-mile fun run starts at 9 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9:30 a.m. Awards and ra e prizes will be at 11 a.m. SIGN UP: CONTENT2.MARYKAYINTOUCH.COM/PUBLIC/ MKACF/UPCOMING/05.14.16.MK5K.PDF
This dog-friendly event is an annual favorite. The seventh annual event features a 15K, 4-mile and one- mile run that starts and nishes at the Hugh Rogers Wag Park in White sh, one of the 10 best dog parks in the nation, according to USA Today. Dogs can only par- ticipate in the one-mile and four-mile distances. After- ward enjoy food, drinks, ra e prizes and live music. SIGN UP: FLATHEADBEACONRUNNINGCLUB.COM
Dress up and enjoy this fun competition that supports the Sunburst Crisis Fund. This event sends two-per- son teams through the community with a ‘passport,’ as well as clues, a goody bag, race bib and a t-shirt to solve puzzles and challenges, beginning in Depot Park. SIGN UP: SUNBURSTAMAZINGRACE.SPLASHTHAT.COM
BEACON RUNNING CLUB
The Beacon Running Club meets twice a week for group runs with people of all abilities. On Tues- days, the group usually gathers at the Beacon o ce in downtown Kalispell at 5:30 p.m. Every other Thurs- day in the spring and summer, the group meets at a location in White sh at 6 p.m., with speci c locations posted earlier that day on Facebook and the club’s website. The club’s goal is to connect the valley’s run- ners, walkers and other active residents. By joining the club, members receive discounts to several races. SIGN UP: FLATHEADBEACONRUNNINGCLUB.COM
In its seventh year, this 5K and 10K continues to grow. This year’s event will feature a block party after- ward on Fourth Street West near Kalispell Brewing Company in downtown. The races start at 1 p.m. at the Museum at Central School and send participants through Woodland Park, past the Conrad Mansion Museum and through the historic eastside residential district before concluding near Hockaday Museum of Art. The block party is free and open to the public with live music, food and drinks. This is a family fun event and runners, walkers and strollers are invited to partic- ipate. A portion of proceeds go to Cancer Support Com- munities. SIGN UP: DOWNTOWNKALISPELL.COM
This fun new addition to the racing calendar is for families and friends looking for an exciting, untimed 5K. Each participant will receive two ags, or life lines, and there will be opportunities to purchase more ags. Zombies will attempt to take away participants’ ags during the race and the goal is to nish with at least
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EUREKA RENDEZVOUS DAYS FUN RUN
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MARY KAY 5K & ONE-MILE FUN RUN, KALISPELL
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A RUN THROUGH HISTORY, KALISPELL
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FLATHEAD VALLEY GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K, KALISPELL
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WHITEFISH ANIMAL HOSPITAL WAG RACE
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DASH OF THE DEAD 5K RACE & CHASE, KALISPELL
MONTANA SPARTAN RACE, BIGFORK
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SUNBURST 2ND ANNUAL AMAZING RACE, KALISPELL
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