Boise Front Trail Festival
- Date
- July 31 – August 1, 2026
- Distance
- Boise Front Trail Festival: 5 Mile Course · Boise Front Trail Festival: 10 Mile Course · Boise Front Trail Festival: Hill Climb
From the Organizer
Boise Front Trail Festival
Join us on Friday, July 31st and/or Saturday, August 1st for a wonderful weekend of trails, nature and good vibes!
NOTE: The links below will take you to the Boise Running website for details including course maps, parking, awards, and other important information. Please be aware that the Boise Running team is currently considering NEW 2026 courses that include more singletrack, a start/finish closer to the main lodge, and the same challenging climbs you know & love! Maps currently available starting/finishing from the Frontier Point Lodge are from previous years and available to view as a reference, but may not apply to this year's event.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, July 31st at 6:00 pm - The Hill Climb
This INTENSE event is great for hikers, peak baggers, nordic skiers and those who just love a good challenge. We'll be taking the shortest route to the top of Shafer Butte (the highest point in Boise), but shortest doesn't mean easiest! The climb is a combination of terrain, but be prepared for lots of it to be STEEP!
Interested in an extra dose of fun? Camp out with the race team after this event and join us for the 5 mile or 10 mile on Saturday too!
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Saturday, August 1st at 7:00 am - 10 Mile Race
This event is the ultimate challenge, but all the vertical climbing is totally worth it! Climb over 2,000 feet and reach the highest point in all of Boise! This event has a generous cut off time that allows you to hike the entire event and still make it with room to spare! LEARN MORE
Saturday, August 1st at 8:00 am - 5 Mile Race
This event is perfect for new hikers and trail runners. We believe in the outdoors being accessible to all people, even those that are new to the sport or only can train on flat terrain. With a generous cutoff time (same as the 10 mile!), wide trails without many rocks and rolling terrain, this event is perfect for those of you that are trail curious. LEARN MORE
ABOUT THE EVENTS
Visit our WEBSITE for more details and an extensive FAQ!
Proceeds from the Boise Front Trail Festival are donated to Ridge to Rivers - since 2022, we've been able to donate over $20,000 to our trail system. This has directly helped with new trail projects in the Boise Foothills, including the new Hawkins Reserve Trail.
All 5 mile and 10 mile finishers receive a t-shirt and a custom-designed medal.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
95°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boise Air Terminal, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Boise, ID
Population
235,701
as of 2023
Elevation
2,866 ft
Nearest Airport
BOI
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field · 1 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Boise Front Trail Festival
- Date
- July 31 – August 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Boise Front Trail Festival?
- Boise Front Trail Festival is a running race held in Boise, Idaho on July 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Boise Front Trail Festival?
- Friday, July 31, 2026 in Boise, Idaho at Frontier Point Lodge (Bogus Basin Ski Resort), Boise, ID. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Boise Front Trail Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Boise Front Trail Festival
Jul 31, 2026