Wild River Dash
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 3206 W Pleasanton Ave, Boise, ID
- Distance
- Adult Individual Duathlon · Adult Relay Team Duathlon · Teen Individual Duathlon & more
From the Organizer
Join the Sixth Annual Wild River Dash hosted by Wild Hearts Idaho! This family-friendly, all ages, paddling and running duathlon race is all about having fun and celebrating women and everything outdoors! The course starts with a fun paddle out and back across Quinn’s Pond and ends with a beautiful 2-mile loop run on the Greenbelt. Register as an individual or as a relay team of two, with one person paddling and the other running. All proceeds from the race go directly towards breaking down transportation barriers for Wild Hearts Idaho's outdoor adventure programs, making sure every girl has safe and reliable transportation for every adventure! Fuel WHI's adventures by making a splash at the Wild River Dash! Be Wild, Go Wild!
Wild River Dash Information:
- Time - 9:00am - 1:00pm. More information will be shared on your specific wave start time closer to race day!
- Pre-Race Announcement: 9:15am
- Kids Individual & Relay Teams: 9:30am
- Adult & Teen Individuals: 10:00am
- Adult & Teen Relay Teams: 10:15am
- Party till 1
- Location - Esther Simplot Park.
- Race Participant Age Groups - Adults 18+, Teens 12-17, Kids 5-11!
- Packet pickup - Fleet Feet Meridian
- Grab Your Swag Y’all! All race participants and volunteers will receive awesome swag.
- Please be sure to have your personal kayaks, paddle boards or canoes properly tagged with an invasive species sticker.
- Buy them online HERE
- Purchase them at Idaho River Sports
- Don't have a kayak, paddle board or canoe? Hydus Board Tech will have paddleboards on hand for you to use and demo or contact Idaho River Sports after you've registered for the race to reserve your FREE rental!
Adult and Teen Course: .5 mile Paddle across Quinn's Pond & 2 mile run on the Boise Greenbelt.
Kid Course: .25 mile Paddle in Quinn's Pond and 1 mile around the end of Quinn's Pond and back.
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
60°
Chance of Rain
8%
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
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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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Wild River Dash?
- Wild River Dash is a running race held in Boise, Idaho on August 22, 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 Wild River Dash?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Boise, Idaho at 3206 W Pleasanton Ave, Boise, ID. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Wild River Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Wild River Dash
Aug 22, 2026