Founders Day Fun Run
Founders Day Fun Run is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Lava Hot Springs, ID.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
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.
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
89°
Low
61°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
37%
Wind
5 to 14 mph
Host City
About Lava Hot Springs, ID
Population
251
as of 2023
City 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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2
Days to train
- Race
- Founders Day Fun Run
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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Founders Day Fun Run
Jul 25, 2026