Whitefish Marathon sees record number of finishers
A happy finisher of the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A runner enjoys a post-race beer with friends at the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A race volunteer cheers on racers as the take the turn from Dillon to Monegan Road during the Whitefish Marathon May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
One of the canine spectators at the finish line of the Whitefish Marathon on May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A runner enjoys the Whitefish Marathon May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Runners enjoy the Whitefish Marathon May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Runners of the half marathon cross the finish line Saturday. (Julie Engler)
Participants visit after the Whitefish Marathon May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler)
Runners head down Dillon Road at the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Three runners enjoy some post-race donuts at the Whitefish Marathon May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Three runners approach the finish line of the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Two runners off to a quick start at the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A finisher crosses the line at the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Post-run congratulatory hugs abounded at the finish line of the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A happy finisher of the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Nearly 1,110 finishers crossed the finish line of the sold-out Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Powered by Hammer Nutrition on Saturday, May 18, 2024, establishing a new record for the long-standing event. The record number of finishers elevates Whitefish Marathon’s ranking to one of the three largest marathons in the state. The 17th annual event brought runners and walkers from 44 states and three countries to the streets and trails of Whitefish, Montana.
Local runners used their home-field advantage to dominate the podium, with seven from Whitefish and more than three-fourths from Montana. Whitefish resident Micah Drew returned to break his own half marathon course record from 2022. Alyssa Foote defended her 5K title from 2023, with 2022 winner Kari Eberline close on her heels.
Race winners and podium finishers include:
Whitefish Marathon Powered by Hammer Nutrition:
Male 1 (overall) – Andrew Griffin, 2:50:20, Spokane, Washington
Male 2 – Ryan Wilbur, 2:55:05, Kalispell, Montana
Male 3 – Jared Thigpen, 2:56:55, Louisville, Colorado
Female 1 – Sam Avery, 3:05:49, Whitefish
Female 2 – Scarlet Kaplan, 3:13:42, Whitefish
Female 3 – Charlene Leroux, 3:27:57, Lethbridge, Alberta
Whitefish Half Marathon Powered by Hammer Nutrition:
Male 1 (overall and new course record) – Micah Drew, 1:11:07, Whitefish
Male 2 – Peter Schommer, 1:12:19, Helena, Montana
Male 3 – Cody Moore, 1:12:45, Whitefish
Female 1 – Katrina Ivancic, 1:23:05, Bozeman, Montana
Female 2 – Nicole Murray, 1:27:21, Missoula, Montana
Female 3 – Flavie Dokken, 1:31:12, Whitefish
The Wave 5K:
Male 1 (overall) – Peter Frank, 17:12, Whitefish
Male 2 – Michael Mancoske, 18:00, Kalispell
Male 3 – Liam Gallagher, 18:41, Whitefish
Female 1 – Alyssa Foote, 18:54, Missoula
Female 2 – Kari Eberline, 21:35, Kalispell
Female 3 – Kendall Jasco, 24:28, Chico, California
To view full race results and future event information, please visit WhitefishMarathon.com.
A runner enjoys a post-race beer with friends at the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A race volunteer cheers on racers as the take the turn from Dillon to Monegan Road during the Whitefish Marathon May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
One of the canine spectators at the finish line of the Whitefish Marathon on May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A runner enjoys the Whitefish Marathon May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Runners enjoy the Whitefish Marathon May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Runners of the half marathon cross the finish line Saturday. (Julie Engler)
Participants visit after the Whitefish Marathon May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler)
Runners head down Dillon Road at the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Three runners enjoy some post-race donuts at the Whitefish Marathon May 18, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Three runners approach the finish line of the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Two runners off to a quick start at the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A finisher crosses the line at the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Post-run congratulatory hugs abounded at the finish line of the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A happy finisher of the Whitefish Marathon. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)