Events Calendar

The Two Bear Marathon and Half Marathon is hosted by The Wave and is supported by its many sponsors. One hundred percent of race entry fees are donated to The Wave Scholarship Fund. 2016 marks the 11th Anniversary of the Marathon.


The race starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Lion Mountain Trail head of the Whitefish Trail System. The Half marathon will begin at 8:30AM and start on upper East Lake Shore Drive and onto the Swift Creek Trail system of the Whitefish Trails for around 3 miles and back down onto East lake shore heading south back into town (parts of it on the town’s bike paths). Runners and their fans are STRONGLY encouraged to take the shuttle to the Start, as parking will be nonexistent!

The race ends at The Wave Aquatic and Fitness Center (“The Wave”) 1250 Baker Avenue, Whitefish - (406) 862-2444

The Two Bear Marathon is limited to the first 200 Runners who enter (sorry, no walkers); runners must be 16 years of age or older, in good health, and well-trained. The Two Bear Marathon is a challenging course with a cut-off time of 5.5 hours. Runners must finish the marathon in 5.5 hours or less to be considered an official finisher.

Entry fee includes:
Shuttle to Start
Water and Coffee Traders Coffee
Long-sleeved Two Bear Marathon shirt
Medallion for all official finishers
Fluids, foods and sanitary facilities on the course
Celebration at Finish with food and drink for all Runners
Day pass for The Wave

To register please visit http://twobearmarathon.org/.