Trail Running Calendar Idaho 2026-2027

Take on winter trails at the Wilson Creek Frozen 50k near Melba, Idaho, with backcountry singletrack, a summit of Wilson Peak, and scenic China Ditch and Reynolds Creek gorge. Expect snowy, technical terrain and stunning alpine views.

Join Idaho Falls Trail Runners for Soup In The Snow, a cozy winter group run from Palisades Creek Trailhead to Lower Palisades Lake and back through snowy trails. Entry is free with registration and ends with a communal potluck soup lunch.

Join the 13th Western Pleasure Snowshoe Roundup on Feb 7, 2026 near Sandpoint, ID. Scenic 5K and 10K races, a kids Buckaroo and relaxed recreational entries welcome all levels, with ranch lodging available.

Pulse Endurance Runs March 19 to 21 at Eagle Island State Park in Eagle, Idaho offers timed challenges from 6 to 48 hours plus 100 mile solo and relay entries. Flat riverside loop with aid and crew zones suits ultrarunners chasing distance.

Run the rugged rim and slopes of North Menan Butte in Menan Idaho, an extinct volcano with sandy and volcanic rock trails, slick rock and sagebrush plus possible wildlife sightings. Distances from 5K to 55K provide scenic challenges.

Run the Weiser River 50k Ultra and Relay in Council, Idaho, a scenic point to point 50 kilometer trail along the river on a converted railroad bed. Solo, relay and adaptive entries welcome for a relaxed, low elevation adventure.

Tackle the rugged Seven Devils at Heavens Gate, a mountain race weekend in Riggins, Idaho on May 1-2, 2026 with options from a 53K ultra to a 26K loop or a steep Vertical to Challenger Peak. Expect big climbs, stunning views, mandatory gear..

Join the Pocatello Running Club on May 9, 2026 for the ninth annual Over the Top Trail Race in Pocatello, ID, where singletrack trails unveil scenic overlooks, wildflowers, cacti and rolling climbs. Choose from distances from 3 miles up to..

Scout Mountain Ultras, June 5 and 6, 2026 near Pocatello, Idaho, features mountain trail races from a rugged 23 mile loop to a 100 mile Hardrock qualifier. The weekend blends tough trail racing with strong conservation values and inclusive..

Hit the trails in Sandpoint for Race the Wolf, a two day festival of trail running featuring marathon, half marathon, 5 mile and a Sky Climb. Scenic routes and varied distances make this a perfect summer challenge for trail lovers.

Run rugged mountain terrain around the Salmon River in Challis, Idaho with 108K, 55K and 32K options. Big climbs, scenic historic sites, multiple aid stations and crew access at select distances make this a classic Idaho trail ultra.

Run the rugged Continental Divide on July 11 in Salmon, Idaho with point to point 100K and 55K options that traverse high, technical trail between Idaho and Montana. The 100K is a Western States qualifier and both races qualify for UTMB.

Join the Standhope Ultra Challenge July 24 to 26 in the Pioneer Mountains near Ketchum, Idaho for three remote, high elevation trail races on technical terrain. Expect big climbs, rapidly changing mountain weather, and a handcrafted finishe..

Test your grit on the Standhope 100, a remote 100 mile endurance run through Idaho's Pioneer Mountains with over 23,000 feet of climbing and long gaps between aid stations. Expect rugged trails, steep climbs, and epic mountain views.

The Outlaw Trail Ultra Half Marathon is a point to point, mostly downhill trail run through the Sawtooth National Forest near Hansen, Idaho. Tackle rugged jeep road and scenic single track as you finish at Third Fork Campground on August 8,..

Run the Foothills XC12K on August 22 in the Boise Foothills with 12K and 5K cross country courses supporting the Bogus Basin Nordic Team. Scenic trails, friendly competition, and a community run by volunteers.

Experience rugged Idaho mountain running at IMTUF 100 near McCall on September 19-20, 2026, starting and finishing at Jug Mountain Ranch. Choose a 100 Miler or 20 Miler on remote trails, with the 100 serving as a Hardrock 100 qualifier.

Legends Never Die at Oregon Gulch near Ketchum, Idaho offers a rugged half marathon and 55K ultra on steep single track through alpine forest and along the Big Wood River. Small field and stocked aid stations promise a scenic, challenging m..

Moscow Mountain Madness invites trail lovers to tackle 5 mile, half marathon or 50k courses across technical single track and forest scenery. Tough terrain, aid stations and authentic backcountry vibes make it a memorable mountain run.

Hit the trails in McCall, Idaho for the Sasquatch Shuffle on October 10, a friendly trail run with 20K 30K and 50K options. Enjoy scenic loops, community prizes and supportive aid while fundraising to maintain Ponderosa State Park trails.