Race the Wolf: 5-Miler
Course Description
Race the Wolf’s trail 5-miler provides a great mountain running experience with less vert. Athletes will run single- and double-track trails through subalpine forest where wildflowers and wildlife abound. Views extend over the Cabinet Mountains to Montana and Lake Pend Oreille. Run the 5-miler as a single event, or back-to-back with on of the other races to become an Alpha Wolf. Alpha Wolf finishers earn a custom stainless steel trophy pint glass.
It is the responsibility of all participants to read all emails and/or watch all videos posted with race updates and final race day instructions (check. your. spam. folder.). We send final instructions about two weeks before race day.
These races will be held rain or shine.
Course Map
The trail 5-miler travels Schweitzer’s XC ski trails.
Distance: 5 miles
Elevation gain: 710’
Aid Stations
Mile 3 Picnic Point - Water only
Spectator Access
We love spectators! The easiest places to watch your competitors are:
Near the Clock Tower, where you’ll see the race start and finish.
Course description, long version
Courses will be heavily marked with obvious directional signs and flagging tape. Be sure to read and watch this year’s final instructions, so you know which color flagging to follow.
Runners need to self-support between aid stations. Carry a pack, hand-helds or belt.