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Saturday, March 13th, 2027
1st Ave NE, Kalispell MT
Half
26–47°F · low rain risk
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2026
40–66°F
dry
2025
25–44°F
dry
2024
29–59°F
dry
2023
27–46°F
dry
2022
29–43°F
dry
2021
24–47°F
dry
2020
19–44°F
dry
2019
28–57°F
dry
2018
20–44°F
dry
2017
22–47°F
dry
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About this race
Race the lucky hare along the Great Northern Trail system, from Kila to Kalispell Montana in celebration of St. Patrick's Day weekend 🍀 One lucky winner will take home the "one big pot of gold" giveaway! 🌈💰
The Half Marathon race begins at the Smith Lake fishing access in Kila and finishes on 1st Ave in downtown Kalispell. Runners will meet on 1st Ave race morning to ride the mandatory bus shuttle to the start line. Enjoy a post-race beer garden and St. Patrick's gathering with raffle drawings, music, finisher awards and more! Your registration includes 1X beer (21+) or N/A drink, a chip-timed race bib, and race shirt.
(updated race times below)
Bus Departure Times
(Located on E Railroad St, across from Depot Park and outside of Brannigan's):
Half Marathon - 8:45 AM
Lucky 9K - 9:15 AM
Race Start Times
Half Marathon - 10:00 AM
Lucky 9K - 10:30 AM
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