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Whitefish, Montana

Wild.
Beautiful.
Unforgettable.

Nestled beneath Glacier National Park in the heart of the Northern Rockies — a mountain town like no other.

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Welcome to Whitefish

Montana's Crown Jewel

Surrounded by glacier-carved peaks, old-growth forests, and the crystal-clear waters of Whitefish Lake, our town is where adventure meets community. Whether you're chasing first tracks on Big Mountain, carving deep powder, or warming up in our vibrant downtown — Whitefish winter delivers.

3k+
Acres of Skiable Terrain
94
Named Ski Runs on Big Mountain
300+
Annual Inches of Snowfall
1mi
From Slopes to Downtown
300+
Lakes to Fish, Paddle & Explore
34mi
Hungry Horse Reservoir Shoreline
60+
Miles of Class II–IV Whitewater
2M+
Summer Visitors to the Glacier Region
I Love WF

Official Whitefish Store

Wear Your Love for WF

Official Whitefish gear, apparel, and gifts. Take a piece of the mountains home — or share the love with someone who needs a taste of Big Sky Country.

Browse the Shop →
🧢 Hats & Caps 👕 Apparel 🎿 Ski Gear 🛍️ Gifts & Souvenirs 🏔️ Outdoor Gear
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2026 Race Is Sold Out! Both Sprint Tri and Team Relay spots are full — you can still join the waitlist.
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Official Presented-By Partner

Whitefish Lake
Triathlon

Presented by Whitefish.com  ·  Est. 2022  ·  Whitefish City Beach, MT

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Race Day
Saturday, June 27, 2026
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM MDT
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Location
Whitefish City Beach
Lakeside Blvd, Whitefish, MT 59937
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Format
Sprint Triathlon
Individual & Team Relay
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Race Director
Price Richardson
USAT Certified Race Director
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Swim
½ Mile

Open water swim in crystal-clear Whitefish Lake, starting and finishing at Whitefish City Beach.

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Bike
20K

Out-and-back along Whitefish Lake — mostly flat and fast with 4 miles of challenging hills.

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Run
5K

A 2-lap run starting and ending at Whitefish City Beach along the scenic lakeshore.

Join Waitlist → Official Website @TriTheFish

Course Details

Three Disciplines. One Epic Morning.

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Swim
½ Mile

Point-to-point open water swim in the crystal-clear waters of Whitefish Lake. Starts and finishes at Whitefish City Beach.

CourseTriangle — swim buoys on left shoulder. Out to first buoy, left to second, back to shore.
🗺 View Swim Map →
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Bike
20K

Out-and-back route along Whitefish Lake — mostly flat and fast with 4 miles of challenging hills.

RouteAlong Whitefish Lake to E Lakeshore Dr turnaround. Stay on road (not bike path). Pass on left only.
🗺 View Bike Map →
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Run
5K

A 2-lap course starting and ending at Whitefish City Beach along the scenic lakeshore.

RouteNorth on Lakeside Blvd → Dakota Ave turnaround → south to Edgewood Place. TWO LAPS.
🗺 View Run Map →

Race Categories

Choose Your Challenge

SOLD OUT
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Sprint Tri

$120
Individual race — swim, bike, and run solo. Includes T-shirt. Open to ages 13–99.
½ mi Swim·20K Bike·5K Run
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SOLD OUT
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Sprint Tri Team Relay

$220
3-person team — each athlete tackles one discipline. Includes T-shirts. Open to ages 13–99.
Swimmer+Cyclist+Runner
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🎓 Beginner Clinic

Boost Your Race Day Confidence

Train with USAT certified coach Carrie Jacobs and gain a "home field advantage" by practicing directly on the official race course. Designed for first-timers and anyone wanting to race with complete confidence.

💰Cost: $350
📅8-week program finishing at race day
🗓Meet & Greet: April 27, 6:00 PM
⚠️Spots are limited!
Sign Up for Clinic →
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Course Recon Sessions

Walk and ride the course with Coach Carrie and Race Director Price Richardson

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Private Q&A with Race Director

All logistics and safety questions answered directly

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VIP Transition Area

Dedicated VIP bike rack area on race day

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Official Clinic Swag

Exclusive gear to commemorate your training

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Community Network

Built-in athlete + coach support through race day

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Bike Maintenance Clinic

Eliminate all race day unknowns before the start

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2026 Race Merch

Shop the official collection

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Volunteer

Help make race day happen

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Athlete Tracking

Follow your racer on the course

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Past Results

See previous race finishers

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@TriTheFish

Follow on Facebook

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Official Website

Full athlete info & packing guide

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Discover Whitefish

Winter Adventures

From the slopes of Whitefish Mountain to frozen lake mornings — there's always something epic waiting.

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Winter · All Skill Levels
Whitefish Mountain Resort

3,000+ acres of world-class skiing and snowboarding on Big Mountain, with jaw-dropping views of Glacier National Park.
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Winter · All Levels
Snowshoeing & Nordic Skiing

Explore miles of groomed Nordic trails and backcountry snowshoe routes through old-growth forest — silence, snow, and solitude.
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Winter · Year-Round Park
Glacier National Park in Winter

An entirely different world — snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and wildlife watching in one of America's most iconic landscapes.
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Winter · Family Friendly
Ice Fishing on Whitefish Lake

Drill a hole, drop a line, and wait for the whitefish to bite — a true Montana winter tradition right in the heart of town.
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Winter · Family Favorite
Snow Sledding & Tubing

Classic Montana winter fun for all ages. Grab a sled and hit the hills.

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Herron Park — Kalispell
Community favorite for sledding & cross-country skiing · Family-friendly setting
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Paws Up Montana — Greenough, MT
Dedicated snow tubing hill · All ages · Part of a full Montana wilderness resort experience
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Winter · Only in Montana
Dog Sledding

Mush through deep powder in the Stillwater State Forest — a bucket-list Montana winter experience. Glide behind a team of Alaskan huskies through pristine backcountry wilderness.

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Dog Sled Adventures Montana — Olney, MT
Est. 1979 · Jeff Ulsamer · 130+ Alaskan huskies · Stillwater State Forest · 406-881-BARK · dogsledadventuresmontana.com
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Winter Woods Dog Sled Tours — Whitefish
Scenic backcountry trail tours near Whitefish · From $125/person
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Base Camp Bigfork — Bigfork, MT
Guided half-day dog sled experiences · From $300 · Flathead Valley wilderness setting
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Winter · Guided & Self-Guided
Snowmobiling

200+ miles of groomed trails through Flathead National Forest, with guided tours available and trails reaching the top of Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Canyon Creek Trail System
110 miles · Starts north of Columbia Falls · Connects to Olney & Taylor Creek trails · Reaches top of Whitefish Mountain Resort
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Stryker Peak / Mount Marston
70 miles · Crosses Whitefish Mountain Range · Connects to upper Whitefish & Red Meadow Lakes
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Desert Mountain Trail
Sweeping views of Glacier NP, Hungry Horse Reservoir & Great Bear Wilderness
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Swan Mountain Snowmobile Tours
Guided tours · All experience levels · Rentals available · glaciersnowmobile.com
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Summer · Family Friendly
Whitefish Lake

Swim, kayak, paddleboard, and fish on one of Montana's most beautiful glacially-carved lakes — right in town.
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Summer · All Levels
Trail Running & Hiking

Hundreds of miles of trails through old-growth forests and up into high alpine meadows of Glacier Country.
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Summer · Intermediate+
Mountain Biking

Flowtrails, singletrack, and lift-accessed downhill runs make Whitefish a true two-wheeled destination.
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Summer · All Ages
Glacier National Park

Just 25 miles from downtown — dramatic peaks, pristine lakes, wildlife, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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Summer · Guided Available
Fly Fishing

World-class trout fishing on the North Fork of the Flathead River and across dozens of backcountry streams.
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Summer · Montana's Only 36-Hole Club
Whitefish Lake Golf Club

Two championship courses — North & South — right in Whitefish, with Whitefish Lake and mountain views. The only 36-hole club in Montana, ranked Top 5 by Golf Digest. Full restaurant, lessons, and simulators on site.

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North Course — 18 Holes · Par 72
1200 US Hwy 93, Whitefish MT 59937 · Pro Shop: 406-862-5960 · Tee Times: 406-862-4000
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South Course — 18 Holes · Par 71
Mountain views & tree-lined fairways · Whitefish Lake Restaurant on site · 406-862-5285 · golfwhitefish.com
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Wilderness Club — Eureka, MT
Nick Faldo design · 18 holes · Open to public · #1 Montana (Golf Week 2022) · #57 in America (Golf Digest) · Lodge & restaurant on site · 7 mi from Canadian border
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Eagle Bend Golf Club — Bigfork, MT
27 holes · Golf Digest #1 in Montana (6 consecutive years) · Stunning Flathead Valley setting
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Glacier View Golf Club — Columbia Falls, MT
18 holes · Par 69 · Panoramic Glacier National Park views · Est. 1969
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Buffalo Hill Golf Club — Kalispell, MT
27 holes · Championship & executive nines · Flathead Valley's hometown course
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Northern Pines Golf Course — Kalispell, MT
18 holes · Tree-lined fairways · Scenic mountain backdrops
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Summer · Guided Charters Available
Fishing Charters

Cast your line on Flathead Lake — the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi — or local Whitefish Lake. Charter boats, guided float trips, and backcountry lake fishing available throughout the region.

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Flathead Lake
28 miles long · Lake trout, bull trout, yellow perch · Charter boats & guided trips available
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Whitefish Lake
7 miles long · Whitefish, trout & perch · Right in town · Boat rentals at City Beach
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Hungry Horse Reservoir & Area Lakes
34-mile reservoir · 300+ backcountry lakes in Flathead Valley · Walk-in and float-in access

More experiences coming soon — dining, events, lodging & more.

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Say Hello to Whitefish

Questions about visiting, partnership inquiries, or just want to share your Montana story — we'd love to hear from you.