1 Central Ave, Whitefish MT
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Event Overview
Join us for Whitefish's newest race, the Firecracker RUN 406. The event is produced by the event management group that stages the Whitefish Marathon so if you have run Whitefish, or have read of the marathon's reviews, you know what kind of event to expect.
Race Details
- Distance: 4.06 mile run/walk
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Location: Starting and finishing on the west side of Depot Park by the O'Shaughnessy Center
- Festivities: Enjoy the Whitefish Arts Festival which opens at 10 AM
Post-Race Activities
- Beverages: Jeremiah Johnson Brewing and Tamarack mocktails will be served in the post-race finish area.
- Dress Code: Be festive and wear your best red, white and blue running gear.
- Awards: Podium and Age Group Awards presented immediately after the event.
- Finishers: All finishers receive the official event shirt and medal!
Packet Pickup
- Date & Time: Friday Packet Pickup is from 3:00 - 6:00 PM
- Location: Inside Depot Park at the Whitefish Arts Festival tent
- Visuals: Look for the RUN 406 feather flags.
- Tradition: Start the tradition of running or walking on the July 4th Weekend in downtown Whitefish.
More Information
For more details, visit the race's official page: Firecracker RUN 406.
