The Big Mountain Run - Danny On Hill Climb

The Big Mountain Run - Danny On Hill Climb

Join us for the 43nd Annual Big Mountain Run - Danny On Hill Climb! Run, walk, or hike to the top of Whitefish Mountain Resort! A lung busting fitness challenge, or a casual family hike, the choice is yours! All ages and abilities welcome. Each entry receives a one-time lift ticket back down the mountain.

When: Saturday July 26, 2025

What: 3.8 Miles with 2,200 ft elevation gain

Start Time: 9:30am (New!)

Start: Danny On Trail (near Hellroaring Saloon) at Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish Montana

Finish: Where the Danny On Trail reaches the cat track to the Summit House.

Entry includes: a lift ticket down, race swag, great prizes, and snacks at the top!

Awards: will be on the deck of the Summit House on top of the mountain at 11:30am. Compete for: Fastest Adults (King and Queen), Fastest Juniors 16 and under, (Prince and Princess), Oldest and Youngest Runner, Prize Top Dog Award (Fastest Dog on a leash) up the mountain, and The Birthday Club! All runners finishing the course in a time less than their age (women - age plus 10 minutes) qualify for the Birthday Club and receive a cupcake and the coveted asterisk by your name.

Cost: 1) Registration is $35 for ages 17 to Adult, and $40 day of race registration on July 26th. 2) $15 for Juniors (16 and under), and $20 day of race registration on July 26th. Online registration closes at 8pm the day before the race. You may register day of from 8:00 to 9:10 am by the start of the Danny On Trail. There tends to be a line for day of registration, so please leave at least 30 min before the race to register, so that you have time for that last minute bathroom break!

This is a fundraiser to support the Glacier Nordic Ski Team and Youth Programs.