The BobFest

bmwf Annual Fundraiser and Celebration of The Bob

Friday, October 16th, 2026

New name! Voices of the Wilderness is now, “The BobFest”. Come together with fellow wilderness supporters celebrating a great summer season in The Bob. Annual gala includes live music, food, drinks, and special guests — plus an incredible silent auction filled with art, outdoor gear, adventures and getaways, gifts, and so much more! Join BMWF to catch up with old friends, make some new ones, and raise funds to support hands-on wilderness stewardship.

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Address: 28031 Big Arm State Park Rd, Big Arm, MT 59910, United States

Orienteering is the sport of navigating a course with a map and a compass to locate a series of checkpoints. Leave the GPS behind and find your own way! Beginner instruction and all orienteering-specific equipment is provided. The event is $5 for first-timers. Starts times between 10am and 1pm (everyone out of the woods by 2pm). All ages and experience levels welcome!

Saturday October 3rd, 2026 - Blazer 50k

WLP’s epic 50k course!

30+ miles of single and double track trails, with over 6300' of elevation gain along with huckleberry-lined trails, views of Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, technical ascents, and quad-busting descents! The start and finish is at the Whitefish Mountain Resort Events Center.  Racers will pass through the start/finish area at mile 10 and again nearby at mile 26, making it a great course to spectate. 

Post Race Party + Awards

A catered meal and beverages (beer and non-alcoholic options) will be provided at the finish celebration. Awards will be given to top 5 overall runners for male and females. No age group awards will be given. All runners will also receive a finisher's medallion, t-shirt, and sports nutrition products.

Course Aid Stations:

The 50k course has 4 fully-stocked aid stations at approximately miles 4.5, 10, 18, and 26.3. There are 3 water-only aid stations at miles 13, 23, and 28.1. Fully-stocked aid stations will provide water, sports nutrition products (gel, electrolytes/carbohydrate drinks, etc.), fruit, chips, cookies, candy, and other snacks. Warm broth may be served at the summit aid station at mile 4.5 and the start/finish at miles 10 and 26.3 if the weather forecast looks cold.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Whitefish/WhitefishTrailBlazer 

Join Foys to Blacktail Trails, Lone Pine State Park, and the Montana Conservation Corps for a morning of volunteer trail work at Herron Park and Lone Pine State Park to celebrate National Public Lands Day. Lunch is provided by the Daybreak Rotary Club.

When: September 26

Where: Herron & Lone Pine

Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

About the Event

Join WLP for an orienteering event in partnership with Grizzly Orienteering at the Whitefish Legacy Center!

Date and Time

The event will take place Saturday, September 12. All levels of course difficulty will be provided. Participants can start any time between 10am-1pm. Everyone must be out of the woods by 2pm.

Location

Directions: The Event will begin near the parking lot at the Whitefish Legacy Center (Not the Beaver Lakes Trailhead). 

From US-93 west turn right onto Beaver Lake Rd. 

In 1.3 miles turn right at the (small) Whitefish Legacy Center sign.

In 0.3 miles you will see the parking lot on your left. 

Please do not drive up to the Whitefish Legacy Center. Thanks!

There is construction on US-93 between Whitefish and The Whitefish Legacy Center with waits up to 30 minutes. If coming from the south it is recommended to take the KM Ranch Rd (off of US-93 heading north toward Whitefish) to Twin Bridges Rd back to US-93 West. 

Registration and Fees: Register at https://www.grizzlyorienteering.org/event-details/lion-mountain-orienteering-event

First-timers: $5, First-time groups: $10 (If first-timers wish to purchase memberships after the event, the cost of the event will be subtracted from the membership fee)

Standard event entry fee: $15 per individual; maximum of $30 for group

GrizO Member event entry fee: $8 for members; maximum of $15 for member group

Junior entry fee: $5 for youth aged 12-20

Kid entry fee: Free for kids under 12

Volunteer discount: Free for anyone who volunteers at a given event

Extra map for any additional group member who wants one: $2

Second course: Free

Compass rental: Free

Equipment  GrizO will provide specially created maps with pre-printed courses for each participant. They will also provide loaner compasses. Please return these when you are done. The compasses will be sanitized after each use. Wear clothing that is comfortable for activities in the woods and  off-trail and appropriate for the expected temperatures. Please bring your own snacks and hydration. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Beginner Instruction Beginner instruction will be provided by several experienced orienteers. If this is your first event, take a look at the "Newcomers" section of the Grizzly Orienteering website to get an idea of what to expect: https://www.grizzlyorienteering.org/newcomers .

Courses You will be able to select from five different maps (courses):  Beginner (~2km), Advanced Beginner(~3km), Intermediate (~4km), Advanced (~5km), and Long Advanced (~7km) courses. The distances indicate the shortest, straight-line  distance for visiting all the controls and returning to the finish. You  will certainly cover more distance than that. Besides differing in length, courses differ in difficulty levels -  the beginner course stays exclusively on trails; advanced beginner  offers opportunities to take some shortcuts and shorter off-trail  excursions; the intermediate course requires some traversing of the  terrain off-trail; and the advanced courses often do not have trail  options for some of the route choices. We recommend that you pick a relatively easy course if this is your  first event. If it goes quickly and you enjoy it, you can try another,  more difficult course, right away. We recommend going out individually  or in groups of no more than 2-3 so that everyone is able to get the  hang of map reading and navigation.

Start and Finish You will need to check in with one of our volunteers at registration  before proceeding to the start. Our volunteers will provide you with the  appropriate map, a loaner compass if needed, and a loaner electronic  timing chip and will keep track of  who is out and doing which course. When you have found all the controls  on your course, return to the finish and check in with a volunteer  there. Even if you decide to quit your course before finding all the  controls, please check in at the finish so we do not go out searching for you.

Electronic "punching"

An e-punch records your race. At each control, you’ll dip the e-punch  into an electronic box, which will beep and flash as confirmation.  After you finish, you’ll download the e-punch at the download tent and  get a receipt that shows which controls you visited and how long you took  between each; these are your “splits.”

Part of the fun of orienteering is comparing your splits with people  who completed the same course, and discussing the routes you took!

Join Gateway to Glacier Trails for the inaugural Cedar Flats Trail Trot! Hosted by trail-building nonprofit Gateway to Glacier Trails, the Trail Trot is a 10k route with 791 feet of elevation gain beginning at the new Cedar Ridge Trailhead and looping through the Cedar Flats Trail system. Located just outside of Columbia Falls, Cedar Flats is a 15+ mile nonmotorized, multiuse trail system built and maintained by Gateway to Glacier Trails. 

Expect a fun vibe, flowy trails through the beautiful Flathead National Forest, and the chance to be part of the first-ever trail race on Cedar Flats! 

Early 10k registration is $40 until July 3, and $50 after. All proceeds go to Gateway to Glacier Trails. 

Sign up early - participant numbers are limited!

6th Annual Flathead Waters Cleanup 

This annual event brings volunteers together to clean up waters and shorelines across the Flathead Basin, including Flathead and Lake Counties. You can sign up solo, with a small group, as a family, or as part of a team to clean up trash along any river, lake, creek, or pond in the region. Afterward, join us at the Sacred Waters Brewery in Kalispell or the Flathead Lakers' office in Polson for food, drinks, and chances to win prizes.

  
When: Saturday, August 8
Cleanup: Anytime from 9 AM and 3 PM
After-Party & Prize Giveaway: 

4-8 PM at Sacred Waters Brewery in Kalispell or

4-6 PM at the Flathead Lakers office

To Register: Visit tinyurl.com/flatheadcleanup.

Whether cleaning your own site or joining a team, please register individually so we have an accurate headcount and signed waivers.  

Cleaning Your Own Site?

Complete Steps 1–4 of the Volunteer Registration Form.

Joining an Existing Team?

- Skip to Step 4 of the Volunteer Registration Form.  Enter the name of the team you are joining.

Hope to see you out there!

Flathead Waters Cleanup is hosted by the Flathead Lakers, Flathead Conservation District, Western Montana Conservation Commission, Flathead River Alliance, and CSKT NRD Fish, Wildlife, Recreation & Conservation.  

Get into the woods with some awesome orienteering at Lone Pine State Park.

Orienteering is the sport of navigating a course with a map and a compass to locate a series of checkpoints. Leave the GPS behind and find your own way! Beginner instruction and all orienteering-specific equipment is provided. The event is $5 for first-timers. All ages and experience levels welcome!

Thursday Night Race League (TNRL)
It's back again this July!
2026 Race dates: July 9th, 16th, 23nd, and 30th

Sign up here!

Summer 2026 - Four nights of $10 XC Races! 
5:30-6 Packet Pickup / 6:30 Race Time

Thursday Night Race League (TNRL)
It's back again this July!
2026 Race dates: July 9th, 16th, 23nd, and 30th

Sign up here!

Summer 2026 - Four nights of $10 XC Races! 
5:30-6 Packet Pickup / 6:30 Race Time

Time & Location

Jul 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Location is TBD

Other dates

Thu, Aug 20, 6:30 PM

Thu, Sep 17, 6:30 PM

About the event

Join us for a Whitefish Trail group run on the third Thursday of every month, April-September!

What to expect:

• A trail run for ALL abilities (no-drop style)

• A short education session led by local experts to help you learn about all things running--nutrition support, shoe fit/performace, injury prevention, and more!

• A welcoming space to meet other runners, future training partners, etc!

Email racedirector@whitefishlegacy.org to get on the email list! You'll be reminded when/where the next run is happening and will learn more about that week's topic.

Whitefish Legacy Partners is excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Whitefish Legacy Center on July 15.

Since acquiring the former Whitefish Bike Retreat, Whitefish Legacy Partners has transformed the property into a welcoming community hub that connects people to the outdoors. The project includes a new public trailhead, restored facilities, improved access to the Whitefish Trail, gathering spaces, and ongoing enhancements designed to serve residents and visitors for years to come.

The Whitefish Legacy Center represents a long-term investment in conservation, recreation, and community—a place where people can gather, learn, and begin their adventures on the Whitefish Trail. Join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter and the many partners, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this vision a reality.

There will be bbq, refreshments and tours of the new property! Come check it out & celebrate this milestone with WLP.

Thursday Night Race League (TNRL)
It's back again this July!
2026 Race dates: July 9th, 16th, 23nd, and 30th

Sign up here!

Summer 2026 - Four nights of $10 XC Races! 
5:30-6 Packet Pickup / 6:30 Race Time

Women's Advanced Clinics
Registration Opens June 3

Tuesday, June 16 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Thursday, June 25 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Tuesday, June 30 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Tuesday, July 7 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Join the Whitefish Trail group rides hosted by Whitefish Legacy Partners, Glacier Cyclery, and FAMB!

What to expect:

• A mountain bike ride for all abilities (no-drop style)

• A welcoming space to meet other bikers, future training partners, etc!

• Ride Dates:

  • May 19, Tuesday, 6-8pm

  • June, July, August, and September: rides are on the first Thursday of each month from 6-8pm

Email info@glaciercyclery.com to get on the email list to learn the location of the next ride and helpful info (distance, elevation, what to bring, etc)!

Women's Advanced Clinics
Registration Opens June 3

Tuesday, June 16 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Thursday, June 25 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Tuesday, June 30 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Tuesday, July 7 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Women's Advanced Clinics
Registration Opens June 3

Tuesday, June 16 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Thursday, June 25 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Tuesday, June 30 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Tuesday, July 7 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

FTBT Trail Marathon

https://foystoblacktailtrails.org/ftbt-trail-marathon/

This is a 26.2 mile running trail race open to the first 100 participants to register and takes place on mostly single track with more than 5,000 feet of climbing.

The first 2,800 feet of climbing occur in just over 5 miles to the top of Blacktail Mountain. The last 21 miles still include >2000 feet of climbing as you gradually descend the long ridge leading to the finish at Herron Park.

ftbt 5k 10k and half marathon

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Register online at RunSignUp.com - Register & see the Interactive Map

Proceeds from these races go directly toward building and maintaining the 34-mile Foys to Blacktail Trails (FTBT) system. In addition to race entry fees, the continued success of our trail system depends heavily on the generosity of our sponsors and individual donors.

These races are our largest annual fundraising events, and for the past 12 years, we’ve worked hard to keep registration fees affordable for everyone. If you’re able, please consider adding a donation when you register—every contribution makes a difference!

Women's Advanced Clinics
Registration Opens June 3

Tuesday, June 16 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Thursday, June 25 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Tuesday, June 30 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

Tuesday, July 7 - Women's Advanced Clinic
Spencer Mountain Trails

3-6PM at Smith Fields in Whitefish, free beer, raffle prizes, live music food trucks & kids games!

The Flathead Trails Association Trails Fest is an annual community event that brings together outdoor recreation nonprofits, land management agencies, trail organizations, businesses, and community members to celebrate and support trail stewardship across the Flathead Valley. Hosted by the Flathead Trails Association, the event focuses on connecting local residents with volunteer opportunities and educating the public about the importance of maintaining and protecting regional trail systems.

Trails Fest features partner booths from recreation and conservation organizations, live music, family-friendly activities, outdoor education demonstrations, raffles, food vendors, and free beverages donated by local breweries. The event creates a collaborative space where hikers, bikers, equestrians, motorized users, paddlers, skiers, and other recreation communities can connect around a shared goal of sustaining accessible and well-maintained trails throughout Northwest Montana.

The event also serves as a volunteer recruitment and community outreach opportunity for FTA and its partners. Attendees can learn about trail stewardship projects, public land initiatives, trail safety, outdoor education programs, and ways to get involved in local recreation efforts.

Join Foys to Blacktail Trails, Lone Pine State Park, and the Montana Conservation Corps for a morning of volunteer trail work at Herron Park and Lone Pine State Park to celebrate National Trails Day. Lunch is provided by Daybreak Rotary Club.

When: June 6

Where: Herron & Lone Pine

Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Email - Nathan@foystoblacktailtrails.org for more information

Women's Fundamental Clinic
Registration opens April 18th @ 8am
FAMB 2026 Membership is required prior to registration, but once You've Joined FAMB, the clinics are FREE!!
Advance Registration is Required. Clinics are limited to 40 participants (we split into several groups), and there will be a wait list (clinics fill up fast!).

Wednesday, May 13 - Women's Fundamental Clinic
Herron Park, Kalispell

Wednesday, May 20 - Women's Fundamental Clinic - Ascending
Pig Farms Trails

Wednesday, May 27 - Women's Fundamental Clinic - Descending
Pig Farms Trails

Wednesday, June, 3 - Women's Fundamental Clinic - Cornering
Location TBD - Stay Tuned

Wednesday, June 10 - Women's Fundamental Clinic Make up Day
TBD, if necessary

Women's Fundamental Clinic
Registration opens April 18th @ 8am
FAMB 2026 Membership is required prior to registration, but once You've Joined FAMB, the clinics are FREE!!
Advance Registration is Required. Clinics are limited to 40 participants (we split into several groups), and there will be a wait list (clinics fill up fast!).

Wednesday, May 13 - Women's Fundamental Clinic
Herron Park, Kalispell

Wednesday, May 20 - Women's Fundamental Clinic - Ascending
Pig Farms Trails

Wednesday, May 27 - Women's Fundamental Clinic - Descending
Pig Farms Trails

Wednesday, June, 3 - Women's Fundamental Clinic - Cornering
Location TBD - Stay Tuned

Wednesday, June 10 - Women's Fundamental Clinic Make up Day
TBD, if necessary

About the Event

Kick off the Hit the Trail Challenge by joining Whitefish Legacy Partners for an orienteering event in partnership with Grizzly Orienteering at the Lion Mountain Trailhead!

Date and Time

The event will take place Saturday, May 2. All levels of course difficulty will be provided. Participants can start any time between 10am-12pm. Everyone must be out of the woods by 2pm.

Registration and Fees: Register at https://www.grizzlyorienteering.org/event-details/lion-mountain-orienteering-event

First-timers: $5, First-time groups: $10 (If first-timers wish to purchase memberships after the event, the cost of the event will be subtracted from the membership fee)

Standard event entry fee: $15 per individual; maximum of $30 for group

GrizO Member event entry fee: $8 for members; maximum of $15 for member group

Junior entry fee: $5 for youth aged 12-20

Kid entry fee: Free for kids under 12

Volunteer discount: Free for anyone who volunteers at a given event

Extra map for any additional group member who wants one: $2

Second course: Free

Compass rental: Free

Equipment  GrizO will provide specially created maps with pre-printed courses for each participant. They will also provide loaner compasses. Please return these when you are done. The compasses will be sanitized after each use. Wear clothing that is comfortable for activities in the woods and  off-trail and appropriate for the expected temperatures. Please bring your own snacks and hydration. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Beginner Instruction Beginner instruction will be provided by several experienced orienteers. If this is your first event, take a look at the "Newcomers" section of the Grizzly Orienteering website to get an idea of what to expect: https://www.grizzlyorienteering.org/newcomers .

Start and Finish You will need to check in with one of the volunteers at registration  before proceeding to the start. Volunteers will provide you with the  appropriate map, a loaner compass if needed, and a loaner electronic  timing chip and will keep track of  who is out and doing which course. When you have found all the controls  on your course, return to the finish and check in with a volunteer  there. Even if you decide to quit your course before finding all the  controls, please check in at the finish so we do not go out searching for you.

Electronic "punching"

An e-punch records your race. At each control, you’ll dip the e-punch  into an electronic box, which will beep and flash as confirmation.  After you finish, you’ll download the e-punch at the download tent and  get a receipt that shows which controls you visited and how long you took  between each; these are your “splits.”

Part of the fun of orienteering is comparing your splits with people  who completed the same course, and discussing the routes you took!