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Malad Valley Marathon
Malad City, United States
September 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadCulture & History+2
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Running races in Idaho
11 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 31 races in Idaho with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events111 confirmed dates
Competitions31Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,115 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Coeur d'Alene Marathon
Coeur d'Alene, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+2
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YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon
Boise, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Charity RunCity Run+1
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
River Of No Return Endurance Runs
Challis, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
109.8 km54.4 km29.1 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Twin Pines Trail Races
Grangeville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
32.19 km16.09 km8.05 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
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Standhope Ultra Challenge
Ketchum, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.93 km60 km30 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
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Brundage Mountain Festival Run
McCall, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadHigh Altitude+2
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Owyhee County 50/50 Night Run
Homedale, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80.47 km50 km
Nature & Off-RoadEco-Friendly+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2027 | Malad Valley Marathon | Malad City, Idaho, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Coeur d'Alene Marathon | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon | Boise, Idaho, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | River Of No Return Endurance Runs | Challis, Idaho, US | Trail Running | 109.8 km54.4 km29.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Twin Pines Trail Races | Grangeville, Idaho, US | Trail Running | 32.19 km16.09 km8.05 km |
| Date to be announced | Standhope Ultra Challenge | Ketchum, Idaho, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km60 km30 km |
| Date to be announced | Brundage Mountain Festival Run | McCall, Idaho, US | Trail Running | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Owyhee County 50/50 Night Run | Homedale, Idaho, US | Trail Running | 80.47 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Boise Front Trail Run | Boise, Idaho, US | Trail Running | 16 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Ironman 70.3 Coeur d'Alene | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, US | Triathlon | 113 km |
| Date to be announced | Inkom Last Man Standing 1.1 | Inkom, Idaho, US | Trail Running | 1.8 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Idaho (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 11 public events and 31 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Malad City, Coeur d'Alene, Boise, and Challis. Notable events in the selection include Malad Valley Marathon, Coeur d'Alene Marathon, and YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +6,115 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Idaho includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Idaho?
RunningCompass currently lists 11 verified events with 31 individual races in Idaho. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Malad Valley Marathon, Coeur d'Alene Marathon, and YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Idaho?
Events in Idaho focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Malad City, Coeur d'Alene, Boise, and Challis.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Idaho?
The most selective courses in Idaho climb up to +6,115 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Idaho?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.