Boise Front Trail Festival

Boise, United States • 31-1 Jul-Aug 2026

Boise Front Trail Festival

Boise Front Trail Festival is a two-day trail running event at Bogus Basin near Boise, Idaho, held July 31 to August 1 2026. The festival features an uphill Hill Climb that finishes at the summit of Shafer Butte and distance trail races that start at Bogus Basin’s Frontier Nordic Lodge.

Distances include:

  • Hill Climb (uphill, finishes at Shafer Butte summit)
  • 5 mile race (starts at Frontier Nordic Lodge)
  • 10 mile race (starts at Frontier Nordic Lodge)

Packet pickup is available in advance at Fleet Feet Meridian and Fleet Feet Nampa; limited race day pickup is offered at the start/finish area. Parking is provided in the Bogus Basin Frontier Point Lodge parking lots with volunteers directing traffic. Bathrooms are available through the lodge and portable restrooms at the start/finish area.

Race proceeds are donated to Ridge to Rivers. Cash awards are listed for top finishers with first place $150, second place $100, and third place $50, plus age group prizes and awards for the top three male and female finishers in the 5 mile and uphill 2 mile races. The event participates in the Youth Trail Initiative and offers a 15 percent discount for 14 to 18 year old athletes. Course maps and GPS routes are published and the 2026 courses are subject to change. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile Race
5 mi
5 Mile Race
Hill Climb
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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