ZD30 First Push (1 Mile, 5K, and 10K)
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Location
- TBD, Boise, ID
- Distance
- 1 Mile Run/Walk · 5k Run/Walk · 10k Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
First Steps become Momentum
THE SERIES
The First Push is the second event in the Zero Dark Thirty Run Series — a progressive program designed to take participants from their first mile all the way to a full marathon.
At 3.1 miles, the 5K represents a push toward the final goal. It’s where trials and tribulations turn into consistency and momentum. It's where doubt starts to creep in telling us something is wrong. It’s also where participants lean on those around them for help to get them through and take breaks along the way and still finishing with a smile on their face.
WHAT YOU GET
Finalized Results with Awards and Prizes at the Gala
Finisher Military Challenge Coin** (yes, walkers earn the same Military Challenge Coin)
Access to the Zero Dark Thirty Run Series community
The chance to support veterans through the Zero Dark Thirty Foundation
This event is run or walk friendly and designed to be supportive and encouraging for all ability levels.
All proceeds benefit the Zero Dark Thirty Foundation, a veteran-led nonprofit supporting veterans through movement, mentorship, and community.
DISTANCES
1 Mile
5K (3.1 miles) (Series Distance)
10K (6.2 miles)
All distances are walk-friendly, fully timed, and open to participants of all ability levels.
WHO THIS EVENT IS FOR
Walkers and first-time participants
People returning to movement after time away
Veterans and first responders
Families and friends
Experienced runners who want a meaningful season-long challenge
If you can walk a mile or 3, you can do this event.
THE ZERO DARK THIRTY ETHOS
“Zero Dark Thirty” represents discipline, early mornings, and choosing to show up — even when it feels uncomfortable.
This series is about progress over pace. No pressure. No cutoff times. Just forward movement.
Giveaway Items are subject to change
**upon completion of the 5-race series
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the ZD30 First Push (1 Mile, 5K, and 10K)?
- ZD30 First Push (1 Mile, 5K, and 10K) is a running event held in Boise, ID. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the ZD30 First Push (1 Mile, 5K, and 10K)?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Boise, ID at TBD, Boise, ID. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the ZD30 First Push (1 Mile, 5K, and 10K)?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
ZD30 First Push (1 Mile, 5K, and 10K)
May 16, 2026