Events
Flathead Lake 5k
1 Mile Kids Run
Flathead Lake 10K
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://lakesidesomerschamber.org/flatheadlakerun/.
Place
Po Box 177
Lakeside, MT US 59922
Description
Run (or walk!) for the love of Flathead Lake!
Join us for a scenic, professionally timed race that hugs the beautiful shoreline of Flathead Lake. Participants can choose from a 5K, a 10K, or a kid-friendly 1-mile run—making this an event the whole family can enjoy.
At its core, this race is about more than miles and medals. Our goal is to bring the community together for a fun, family-forward experience while shining a light on the importance of protecting and preserving Flathead Lake. Once again, we’re proud to partner with two outstanding local nonprofits—the Flathead Lake Biological Station and the Flathead Lakers. A portion of all proceeds supports their ongoing work in research, education, stewardship, and advocacy for the long-term health of the lake.
The 5K and 10K are open to all ages, with strollers welcome, and the kids’ 1-mile run is reserved for participants ages 12 and under. We’ll gather at Volunteer Park on Sunday, July 26, 2026, to celebrate community, movement, and conservation. Every registration helps support Flathead Lake so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.
The event takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Volunteer Park. All registered participants will receive an official Flathead Lake Run t-shirt—be sure to select your size when registering at FlatheadLakeRun.com. To guarantee your preferred shirt size, please sign up by July 6, 2026.
Event Times:
7:00AM: Registration opens + pickup your bib and t-shirt | complimentary local roasted coffee from Glacier Perks and fruit available
8:00AM: 10K race begins
8:15AM: 5K race begins
9:00AM: Kid’s Mile Run begins
After the races, winners will be announced and cash prizes + overall winner medals will be given out
Race Contact Info
2025: Last Year's Sponsors
Flathead Lakers
Since 1958, the mission of the Flathead Lakers has been to protect clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a lasting quality of life in the Flathead watershed.
The Flathead Lakers’ approach is to encourage land and water stewardship, broaden the constituency for responsible and thoughtful land use planning and resource management, and build partnerships to more effectively address conservation priorities so that our communities can absorb growth and provide economic opportunities while maintaining our special natural heritage and quality of life for future generations.
We're proud that a portion of our proceeds from the Flathead Lake Run is donated to the Flathead Lakers.
Flathead Lake Bio Station
The FLBS Mission is to serve the Flathead Lake region, the state of Montana, the nation, and the world by advancing a cutting-edge research, monitoring, education & outreach platform for limnology, ecology, and environmental science at Flathead Lake.
We advance this mission in three ways: Research, Monitoring, and Education.
We're proud that a portion of all Flathead Lake Run proceeds are donated to the Flathead Lake Bio Station.
Volunteer Park
Volunteer park is where our race begins! This park offers amazing views and a family friendly place to take in the beauty of Flathead Lake.
Bring your swim suits and lake gear and hang out by the lake after the race! Please play a part in keeping our beloved park clean using one of the many trash bins available around the park. Reminder dogs are prohibited in the park unless a certified service animal.
5K + 10K Course Map
Directions
Race Participant Survey
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