Dirty Dog Trail Marathon and Half Marathon

Boise, United States • 13 Jun 2026

Dirty Dog Trail Marathon and Half Marathon

The event marks its 10th running in the Boise foothills at the Military Reserve Flood Basin Dog Park on the Ridge to Rivers Trail System. It offers running on local single track and some dirt road sections through the foothills near Boise, ID.

Distances:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon

The marathon course features large climbs and fast descents, with extensive single track. The half marathon combines single track and dirt road segments and is presented as an option for a first time trail race.

Aid stations are positioned along each course. Half marathon aid stations are at miles 4.5, 6.8 and 8.9. Marathon aid stations are at miles 4.5, 6.8, 14.5 and 21.5. Volunteers staff the aid stations.

A $100 bill is offered to the first man and the first woman to reach the top of the Hard Guy climb. The event includes a shirt guarantee cutoff: registrations after Saturday, May 30th are not guaranteed a shirt. Registration closes on Saturday, June 6 at 11:59 PM MT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
1/2 Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Experience a three event summer trail series at Bogus Basin Ski Resort featuring 4 to 6 mile races on scenic singletrack trails with Grand Prix style scoring.

Experience the beauty of Bogus Basin at the Boise Front Trail Festival. Choose between a steep hill climb or scenic trail races while supporting local trail conservation in the Boise Foothills.

The Foothills XC12K is a trail race in the Boise Foothills on August 22, 2026. It features 12K and 5K cross-country courses starting at the Military Reserve. Event proceeds support the Bogus Basin Nordic Team.

A community trail run in Boise on September 26, 2026, the 3rd Annual LESS Society Table Rock Run follows the 3.8 mile Table Rock Trail with roughly 900 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support scholarships for Idaho students.