Bogus 50/50

Boise, United States • 26 Sep 2026

Bogus 50/50

The Bogus 50/50 is a trail running event in the Boise foothills with three distances that start and finish at the Fort Boise parking lot. The event features extensive single-track trails that include Dry Creek and Shingle Creek and portions that rise to the Sweet Connie / Eastside junction.

Distances

  • 50 Mile course, mostly single track, elevation gain approximately 7600 ft.
  • 50K course, varied terrain in the lower Boise foothills, elevation gain approximately 4700 ft.
  • 27K out-and-back on the 50M and 50K routes, elevation gain approximately 2300 ft.

The 50 Mile course includes two hard cutoffs located near mile 24 (Bogus Rd Aid Station) and near mile 43.75 (8th Street / Motorcycle Parking Aid Station). The 50K has a cutoff at the mile 22 aid station. Course directions, profile maps, aid station and crew access details, and GPX files are provided for each distance.

The event is organized as a green race; participants are required to bring a collapsible cup for aid stations. Same-day registration is available. Packet pickup is scheduled the Thursday and Friday before the race at Idaho Running Company in Boise during posted hours. No pacers are allowed on course and no refunds will be provided, including in the event of a cancellation outside organizer control. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
27 km
27k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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