Crater Crawl
Crater Crawl is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Mountain Home, ID, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Participants will run or hike a challenging 6.2-mile course or a 2.9-mile out-and-back course around two adjacent, symmetrical volcanic pit craters, about 8 miles northwest of Mountain Home, Idaho. The 6.2-mile route takes runners around two symmetrical volcanic pit Crater Rings, a unique site featuring a few examples of volcanic pit craters in the continental United States and recognized as a National Natural Landmark. The 2.9-mile course leads to a spectacular view of the east crater. The shorter route is an excellent option for those who want to experience the craters but don't want to travel around them on a rough and challenging course.
The goals of the event are to encourage the values of low-impact, non-motorized outdoor recreation and raise funds for Idaho Outdoor Association projects, activities, and educational programs; for more information about the event, go to www.cratercrawl.org
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
83°
Typical Low
49°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mtn Home, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mountain Home, ID
Population
16,265
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,153 ft
Nearest Airport
BOI
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field · 40 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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51
Days to train
- Race
- Crater Crawl
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Crater Crawl
Sep 12, 2026