Race the Wolf: Half Marathon

Course Description

Race the Wolf’s trail half marathon takes runners on a broad loop around Schweitzer Mountain through pleasant subalpine forest and along cruisy two-track before climbing sharply up to the ridge and then descending on sweeping mountain bike trails to the finish line. This is a challenging course. Do not overestimate your conditioning or underestimate the course! But we have designed it so that it’s achievable. 

Terrain:

40% single track
48% two-track road
12% off-trail

Race Day

Athletes will receive an email with check-in times, race day details and final instructions video. It is the athlete’s responsibility to read the instructions and watch the video.

Check-in is in Schweitzer Village on race morning. Times and details are in the final instructions. 

Athlete Responsibility

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

Distance: 13.81 miles

Elevation gain: 2,901’

You can also view the course and download the GPX file on CalTopo.

Aid Stations

TBA for 2026

Cutoff Times

Cutoff times are firm. Do not argue with any volunteer or ski patrol personnel. You must LEAVE the aid stations by the cutoff times listed.

5:00 pm - Finish line closes.

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.

Near the Sky House

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.

TBA for 2026