Race the Wolf: 5-Miler
Course Description
Race the Wolf’s trail 5-miler takes athletes on a scenic route over Schweitzer Mountain’s cross-country ski trails. You’ll run or hike through beautiful subalpine forest with views of the valley, Lake Pend Oreille and Cabinet Mountains into Montana.
We think this is the perfect course for 5km or 10km road runners looking for a trail experience, fun runners, avid hikers, and families with children alike!
This course is about 1/3 shaded and 2/3 in full sun, so on warm years in can get quite hot—plan ahead. There will be a water-only aid station at Picnic Point.
Terrain:
50% single track trail
50% two-track xc trail
Alpha Wolf
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.
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
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.