AUGUST 22, 2026
Boise, ID
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The 2026 XC12K will be held on Saturday August 22. The start time for the 5k & 12k is: 8:00 AM
You can RUN or HIKE either race. The cutoff time for both races is: 11:00 AM.
Funds raised from this year’s race will benefit the Bogus Basin Nordic Team and support the development of Nordic skiing in the Treasure Valley.
Other Considerations:
Weather Consideration: Race course or race date could change due to wet conditions to protect the trails.
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Packet pickup will be available before the event. We STRONGLY encourage participants to pick up their packets BEFORE race day.
PACKET PICKUP #1:
Tuesday 8/18/2026
3:00pm - 6:00pm at
Fleet Feet Meridian
3573 E Longwing Ln, Meridian, ID 83646PACKET PICKUP #2:
Wednesday 8/19/2026
3:00pm - 6:00pm at
607 N Whitewater Blvd, Boise ID 83702
PACKET PICKUP #3:
Thursday 8/20/2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1850 S Caldwell Blvd STE 120, Nampa ID 83651
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP :
We will have LIMITED race day packet pickup from 6:30 am - 7:30 am 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.
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START TIME:
8 AM: 5k & 12k
CUTOFF TIME:
1 PM: 5k & 12K
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LOCATION:
Fort Boise Park Military Reserve Trail System.
Both the 5K and 12K start and finish at the same location.
*Due to possible congestion it is recommended to park near Fort Boise Community Center and walk to start/finish area.
START TIME: 8:00 (both events)
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Cash prizes will be awarded for the following in the 12K event:
$50 for first-place finishers in each division (male, female, non-binary)
$50 for King of Mountain (KOM) in each division (male, female, non-binary)
The award ceremony will take place at 9:45 am.
There will not be official age group awards, but there will be a generous raffle after the event starting at 10am and based on bib number.
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Sign up to volunteer HERE!
We would love your help!
GROUP VOLUNTEERING
Part of an organization or passionate about a cause? Our Boise Running GIVEBACK program will donate $25 per volunteer back to the organization of your choosing! Email info@boiserunning.com to learn more!
We would love your help!
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS OF BOISE RUNNING
PARTNERS
Bogus Basin Nordic Team is a nonprofit organization inspiring, engaging, and developing cross country skiers and biathletes of all ages and abilities through excellent nordic ski training and events. BBNT founded XC12K and we are excited to continue to partner with them as the event transitions to Boise Running in 2024. Proceeds from the 2024 event will be donated to BBNT!
TITLE SPONSOR
At Therapeutic Associates, we believe great physical therapy is about more than treating pain - it’s about helping you move with confidence and get back to doing what you love.
Our approach combines hands-on manual therapy with individualized, functional exercise to address the source of your limitations and build strength that translates to real life - whether that means chasing a new PR, getting back on the trails, or simply moving without pain. From the first step of recovery to the finish line, we’re here to help you move better and perform your best.
See you at the starting line!
SILVER SPONSORS
