Foothills XC 12K

Boise, United States • 22 Aug 2026

About the Event

The Foothills XC12K is a cross-country running event taking place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the Boise Foothills. It offers two race distances: 12K and 5K. The event starts at the Military Reserve at 750 Mountain Cove Road in Boise, Idaho.

Course and Location

The course uses trails in the foothills area. Proceeds from the event benefit the Bogus Basin Nordic Team. The event is owned and operated by Boise Running Event Management.

Additional Information

Registration prices are listed as $40 for the 12K and $30 for the 5K, with a note that prices increase after April 30, 2026. A race T-shirt is included with registration, but shirt size is not guaranteed for registrations after Monday, August 3. Volunteers support the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 km
12k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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