July 31 - August 1 2026
Bogus Basin | Boise, ID
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
2025 5 Mile & 10 Mile
2025 Hill Climb
2024 Race Recap
ABOUT THE RACE
2 days of fun! Come for the uphill on Friday night and stay for the 5, or 10 mile on Saturday morning!
Come join us at Bogus Basin for the Boise Front Trail Festival and help make a difference for your community trails while challenging yourself!
Race proceeds are donated to Ridge to Rivers.
To commit to responsible use of the Boise trail system.
Take the Ridge to Rivers Happy Trails Pledge today!
This year, we are proud to introduce
THE HILL CLIMB!
This event will kick off the Festival on Friday, July 31st
Boise's ONLY Hill Climb Challenge is HERE! Think Your Legs Can Handle It?
Tired of the same old flat runs? Ready to conquer some serious vert and earn those epic Bogus views? Whether you're a seasoned mountain goat or just looking for a new, exhilarating challenge, this is your chance to:
Test your limits (and laugh while doing it!)
Soak in breathtaking scenery
Get some bragging rights as a true mountain conqueror!
Let's get vertical, Boise!
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Packet pickup will be available before the event. We STRONGLY encourage participants to pick up their packets BEFORE race day. There WILL be traffic getting up the mountain on race morning and we will close packet pickup on time to ensure we are ready to start on time.
PACKET PICKUP #1:
Wednesday July 29 : 12pm - 6:00pm at Fleet Feet Meridian (3573 E Longwing Ln, Meridian, ID 83646)
PACKET PICKUP #2:
Thursday July 30: 12pm - 6pm at Fleet Feet Nampa (1850 S Caldwell Blvd STE 120, Nampa ID 83651)
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP :
We will have LIMITED race day packet pickup for those unable to make it to Fleet Feet Meridian or Fleet Feet Nampa. We highly encourage you to pick up your packet in advance.
Race Day Packet Pickup will be at the Start/Finish Line at the following times:
Hill Climb: FRIDAY 07/31: 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
10 mile race: SATURDAY 08/01: 6:30 am - 7:30 am
5 mile race: SATURDAY 08/01: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Parking will be available at:
Bogus Basin Frontier Point Lodge parking lots.
Volunteers will be present on the day of the race to direct you to a parking spot.
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Join us for Boise’s only Hill Climb Challenge!
Race Date: July 31, 2026
Start time: 5:30 pm
2025 COURSE MAP*
The race finish line is at the summit of Shafer Butte, so we will also guide runners on the quickest route back down. You are expected to get down yourself.
*NOTE: We are working on a 2026 course that will not require a mandatory warmup from the start area. Please stay tuned for additional information.
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RACE STARTS at 9:00 AM
You can run or walk this race
Cutoff time is 1:00 PM
The race starts at Bogus Basin’s Frontier Nordic Lodge.
Note: 2026 course subject to change
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RACE STARTS at 8:00 AM
You can run or walk this race
Cutoff time is 1:00 PM
The race starts at Bogus Basin’s Frontier Nordic Lodge.
Note: 2026 course subject to change
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1st: $150
2nd: $100
3rd: $50
There will also be age group prizes and prizes for top 3 finishers male and female in the 5 miles and uphill 2 mile race.
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CLICK HERE if you are interested and have any questions about volunteering!
We would love your help!
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Bathrooms will be available at the start/finish area through a combination of the Frontier Point Lodge and portable restrooms provided by the race.
Weather: We wish we could tell you today! While conditions in August can be tough to predict, the NOAA averages for Bogus Basin on August 5 are around 60F for the low temperature, and just south of 90F for the high.
Keep in mind that the 10-mile race starts at 8:00 AM and the 5-mile race starts at 9:00 AM, so we’ll do our best to get you off the course and onto the celebration as early as possible!
COURSE MAPS
NOTE: 2026 Courses subject to change.
HILL COURSE
5 MILE COURSE
10 MILE COURSE
10 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE!
The Boise Front Trail Festival is thrilled that the 10-mile race will double as the USATF Snake River Regional Trail Championship (for the USA Track & Field Snake River Association). Exciting news for USATF members: prize money will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers. For details on USATF Snake River and membership information, click the "learn more" button below.
YOUTH TRAIL INITIATIVE
YOUTH TRAIL INITIATIVE
The Youth Trail Initiative is a program in cooperation with the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) designed to increase 14 to 18-year-old kids’ participation in trail races and lay the groundwork for American excellence in elite trail running competitions.
As part of The Trial Running Youth Initiative, Boise Front Trial Run is giving a 15% discount to youth athletes!
More Trail Races!
Looking for even more trail races up at Beautiful Bogus Basin?
Check out the Bogus Trail Series!
Race Dates: June 26, July 10, and July 24.
Bundle Pricing: Discounts available for signing up for multiple races by May 31st.
Grand Prix Scoring: Points-based system to determine overall winners, with top male and female winners.
Participation Perks: Customized hats for participants, sponsored by Fleet Feet Treasure Valley.
Community Engagement: Encourages local runners to enjoy the trails together.
