Bogus 50/50

Event overview

The Bogus 50/50 is a trail running event in the Boise, Idaho foothills on Saturday, September 27, 2025. All courses start and finish at the Fort Boise parking lot and use trails in the lower Boise Foothills. The event offers three distances and is described by the organizers as featuring multiple uphill and downhill sections with moderate terrain.

Course details and logistics

• 50 Mile - single track including Dry Creek and Shingle Creek; approx 7,600 ft elevation gain. Two hard cutoffs at about mile 24 and mile 43.75.
• 50K - lower Boise Foothills single track; approx 4,688 ft elevation gain. Cutoff at about mile 22.
• 27K - out-and-back on the 50M and 50K courses; approx 2,300 ft elevation gain; noted as spectator friendly.

The race is designated a green race; participants must bring a collapsible cup for aid stations. Registration is open, same-day registration is available, and registration closes on September 25. Entrants who register by September 15 are guaranteed race schwag. No refunds will be provided, including in the event of a cancellation outside the organizer's control. Packet pickup is available on September 25 and September 26 at local running stores in Boise and Meridian. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.