Founders Day Fun Run
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run · 1mi Kids Run · Pickle Ball Charity Challenge
From the Organizer
Join us for the Lava Hot Springs Community Celebration Fun Run and PickleBall Challenge!
Start time is 8am at the Buddy Campbell Park. Check-in for the run will begin at 7am. Same day registration is also available at check-in.
A short course of 1 mile is available for families.
The 5k course is a mostly fun out and back course. It begins at Buddy Campbell Park and continues along Maughan Road for 1.5 miles. The road has gentle rolling hills and curves. The turn around location is where Maughan Road intersects with Merrick Road. This will be a marked with a sign and flags.
The PickleBall Challenge will be played on the 6 courts located at Buddy Campbell Park. In the case of inclement weather the games will be moved to a local indoor facility.
All proceeds go to the Greater Lava Hot Springs Prosperity Foundation to support and celebrate projects that enhance arts, foster culture, and cultivate community in the everyday life of the Greater Lava Hot Springs region. We are helping to support music scholarship programs for youth in our area.
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
89°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lava Hot Springs, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lava Hot Springs, ID
Population
251
as of 2023
Elevation
5,045 ft
Nearest Airport
PIH
Pocatello Regional Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport · 126 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Founders Day Fun Run
- Date
- July 25, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Founders Day Fun Run?
- Founders Day Fun Run is a running race held in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho on July 25, 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 Founders Day Fun Run?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho at Buddy Campbell City Park, Lava Hot Springs, ID. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Founders Day Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Founders Day Fun Run
Jul 25, 2026