Trail Running Calendar Idaho 2025-2026

Join the Turkey Trot 4K in Caldwell, presented by Canyon Track Club, a community run that raises funds for youth track and cross country. Run solo or as a four person tethered team on grass with a track finish, and enjoy snacks and event so..

Join the Nampa Pumpkin Spice 5K on Thanksgiving morning for a festive run or walk along the scenic greenbelt. Enjoy pumpkin pie bites midrace, hot cocoa at the finish, and bring a canned good to benefit local food banks.

Run the Dizzy Horse Backyard Ultra in Idaho Falls this December, tackling a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. Expect mixed surfaces, winter snow and a cozy indoor aid area with limited upgrades.

Tackle winter trails at the Wilson Creek Frozen 50k, a scenic race through Reynolds Creek gorge and up to Wilson Peak. Options range from a full 50k to shorter loops so runners of many levels can join the fun.

Join a friendly winter group run through snowy woods to Lower Palisades Lake for scenic views and camaraderie. Free registration via UltraSignup and a post run potluck follows so bring a dish and your own bowl.

Run the Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge on April 18, 2026 at North Menan Butte in Menan, Idaho. Choose from 55K, 30K, 12K or 5K across volcanic rock, sandy trails and sagebrush for a rugged scenic adventure with sweeping rim views.

Scout Mountain Ultras near Pocatello Idaho is a rugged trail weekend in early June with races from 23 to 100 miles, the 100 mile acting as a Hardrock qualifier. Expect big climbs, variable snow and mud, and an inclusive field.

Join Race the Wolf in Sandpoint, Idaho on June 20 and 21, 2026 for two days of scenic trail racing and an adrenaline Sky Climb. Options from 5 miles to a full marathon make this a great weekend for runners of all levels.

Run the Continental Divide near Salmon, Idaho on scenic high elevation trails with challenging 100K and 55K point to point courses. The 100K is a Western States qualifier and both have UTMB index.

Standhope Ultra Challenge July 24 to 26, 2026 near Ketchum, Idaho offers remote high altitude trail races on technical alpine terrain. Expect fickle mountain weather, long backcountry stretches, and a handcrafted finisher award.

Standhope 100 is Idaho’s Highest Trail Race, now a 100-mile endurance event set in the Pioneer Mountains. The race, held July 25–26, traces remote wilderness trails with more than 23,000 feet of elevation gain and long stretches between aid..