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The Freedom Run/Walk is a great event to kickstart our Independence Day festivities before the town parade. This family friendly event is a great way to kick start Inde- pendence Day before the parade. It’s a fun event for all ages and abilities. It begins at Brookside Yard and trav- els along the scenic Swan River Nature Trail. Proceeds bene t the Grateful Nation Montana scholarship fund. SIGN UP: WWW.GRATEFULNATIONMONTANA.COM
This family friendly event at Woodland Water Park in downtown is for children 4-13 years of age who want to compete in a triathlon. This event is made up of a swim, bike and run and is broken down into age groups.The 4-5 age groups will swim 25 yards and must have a parent in water with them, bike half-mile and run 500 yards. The 6-8 age group will swim 50 yards — parent can help if needed in the water— bike one-mile and run 500 yards. The 9-13 age group will swim 150 yards, bike three miles and run one mile. SIGN UP: 751-4133
Enjoy a 5K run through Rebecca Farm, the 640- acre property in the West Valley. This race is in con- junction with The Event, one of the largest eques- trian triathlons in the U.S. The course follows a path over small hills and through open pasture. Reg- istration fees bene t Halt Cancer at X. The race starts at 9 a.m. at the pavilion next to the trade fair. SIGN UP: RUNSIGNUP.COM
Get your boogie on during Heritage Days with this popular 5K and 10K event. As part of Columbia Falls’ annual community festival, these races annually draw fast, colorful competition. The race starts on the North Fork Road and ends in the heart of Columbia Falls. SIGN UP: CFALLSHERITAGEDAYS.COM/
This challenging but rewarding race ascends White- sh Mountain Resort and crowns the king and queen of the mountain, as well as the prince and princess and the top dog nishers. Run or hike 3.8 miles with 2,434 ft. elevation gain to the summit of Big Moun- tain. Proceeds support the Glacier Nordic Ski Team. SIGN UP: GLACIERNORDICCLUB.COM
The Pink Me Up color run. BEACON FILE PHOTO
AUG. 7
PETE’S SPRING RUN-OFF, KALISPELL
This fun 10K, 5K and one-mile run supports Peterson Elementary School. Families are encouraged to partici- pate in this event, which is based at the school. The 10K starts at 10 a.m. and sends runners on a bus to Foys Lake. The route follows a portion of Rails to Trails and ends at Peterson School. The 5K starts at 10:30 a.m. with a sim- ilar bus ride to Foys, and then follows Rails to Trails to Peterson School. The one-mile starts at 11:30 a.m and begins and ends at Peterson School. A kids’ carnival will be held, too. SIGN UP: RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/MT/KALISPELL/ PETESSPRINGRUNOFF
This event, featuring a 5K and half-mile stroll kids race, aims to raise Alzheimer’s awareness. In honor of Gene Boyle, a longtime local teacher, coach, administra- tor and mentor who is living with dementia. The event will begin and end at Legends Stadium. Following the race, donated items will be given away in drawings. SIGN UP: RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE?RACEID=29672
In its fth year, this scenic challenge follows the trails in Herron Park and is a favorite among local racers. The half marathon involves over 2000 ft vertical gain and the 10K over 800 ft. SIGN UP: RUNFLATHEAD.COM
Hosted at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, raise funds and awareness to save lives from cancer and pay homage to survivors by gaining pledges and walking or running around the track, either individually or as a relay team. This year the separate towns have com- bined for this one uni ed event at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. SIGN UP: MAIN.ACSEVENTS.ORG
The triathlon around Foys Lake is one of the most challenging events for beginners or seasoned competi- tors. This event includes a half-mile swim, 12.7-mile bike ride and a 3.1-mile run. The duathlon consists of a 3.1- mile run and 12.7-mile bike. Awards for the top three division winners will be presented after the last partic- ipant crosses the nish line. Food will be provided. SIGN UP: KALISPELLREGIONAL.ORG/SUMMIT/RECREATION-EVENTS/ EVENTS/MIKE-SPENCE-SUMMIT-TRIATHLON-DUATHLON
Two of the premier competitions have teamed up for an action-packed day of activity. This combined event is all about options. Run a 5K or 10K, tackle a triathlon or complete the whole Glacier Challenge as a soloist or with a team. Participants of the Chal- lenge enter as individuals, partners, and teams of up to seven members and race both competitively and recreationally. In its 14th year, the Glacier Challenge features six legs of running, biking, canoeing and kay- aking covering over 40 miles of beautiful terrain in and around White sh. The race begins at City Beach. SIGN UP: THEGLACIERCHALLENGE.COM
GRATEFUL NATION MONTANA’S 6TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 5K RUN/WALK, BIGFORK
XTERRA FLATHEAD TRIATHLON
New this year, this Kalispell race is an o -road Olympic triathlon that is sanctioned by USAT. The event takes place at Foys Lake and Herron Park. There are two options: the XTERRA Flathead distance and a sprint option. The distance for the extended sprint is a .93-mile swim, 15.6-mile bike ride and 6.2-mile run. The distance for the sprint is half-mile swim, 10.6-mile bike ride, and three-mile run. SIGN UP: KALISPELLREGIONAL.ORG/ SUMMIT/RECREATION-EVENTS/EVENTS/XTERRA-FLATHEAD
This family friendly event o ers two competitions in Seeley Lake. Intended as a race for everyone in the family, this features a triathlon with swimming long and short distances as well as a kids swim. There is also the biathlon with biking and shooting or running and shooting competitions. SIGN UP: WWW.RACESEELEY-MON- TANA.INFO/
As part of the Great Fish Community Challenge, a fundraising event that supports local nonpro ts, this race is a family friend competition that gets colorful from start to nish. SIGN UP: GREATFISHCHALLENGE.ORG/
One of the more revered marathons in the region, this popular event begins outside of White sh at the Lion Mountain trailhead and follows a challenging course through scenic trails and eventually ending at The Wave Fitness Center. The half marathon starts at the upper White sh Road, about 2 miles o East Lakeshore Drive. SIGN UP: TWOBEARMARATHON.ORG
This popular 1K/5K walk/run is a non-timed event that is fun for the whole family. The event is to celebrate and honor the lives of loved ones who have experienced cancer and bring awareness about cancer to the val- ley. SIGN UP: WWW.KALISPELLREGIONAL.ORG/KRMC/SERVICES/ BREAST-HEALTH/PINK-ME-UP-1K-5K-COLOR-CELEBRATION
Unlike other local races, this event tests your endur- ance and palate. Team up in costumes and tackle this fun race on the shoreline of Flathead Lake while tasting craft beer from across Montana. The course is roughly three miles and sends four-person relay teams through games and individual challenges. There are a limited number of team openings. SIGN UP: CRAFTBEERRELAY.COM/ EVENT/BIGFORK-MT
This epic race was founded in 1982 and is now one of the oldest 50-mile footraces in the world. Since chang- ing venues, the event is now held in Polebridge and the course tackles the North Fork, nishing at the Mercan- tile. SIGN UP: RUNLEGRIZZ.COM/
Have a new race to add to the calendar. Send information to info@ atheadbeaconrunningclub.com. For updated race calendar, visit atheadbeaconrunningclub.com
JUNE 4
GENE BOYLE:
A RACE TO REMEMBER, KALISPELL
JULY16
AUG. 13
FIRST MONTANA BANK FLATHEAD VALLEY KIDS TRIATH- LON, KALISPELL
YFC SEELEY LAKE CHALLENGE TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
JUNE 5
HERRON HALF, 10K & 5K, KALISPELL
JULY24
SEPT. 10
GREAT FISH 5K/10K COLOR RUN, WHITEFISH
REBECCA FARM TO MARKET XC RUN, KALISPELL
SEPT. 18
TWO BEAR MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON, WHITEFISH
JUNE 17
RELAY FOR LIFE FLATHEAD COUNTY, KALISPELL
MIKE SPENCE SUMMIT TRIATHLON/DUATHLON, KALISPELL
JULY30
BOGGIE TO THE BANK, COLUMBIA FALLS
OCT.2
PINK ME UP! 1K/5K, KALISPELL
JUNE 19
AUG. 6
34TH ANNUAL BIG MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN, WHITEFISH
OCT.3
SECOND ANNUAL CRAFT BEER RELAY, BIGFORK
JUNE 25
THE GLACIER CHALLENGE & WHITEFISH LAKE RUN
OCT.8
LE GRIZZ ULTRAMARATHON, POLEBRIDGE
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