Boise Front Trail Festival
Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, United States
Jul 31-Aug 1, 2026 - Friday to Saturday
2mi, 10mi, 8k/5mi
Race Information
The Boise Front Trail Festival is your mountain trail running escape from, and only 30 minutes from the city! Starting on Friday night with the uphill 2-mile (Boise’s only Hill Climb Challenge!) and wrapping up on Saturday with a classic 5-mile and 10-mile races, there's something for every runner.
You can run or walk the 5-mile or 10-mile race, which starts at Bogus Basin's Fronteir Nordic Lodge. The race finish line for the Hill Climb Challenge is at the summit of Shafer Butte, so you will be guided on the quickest route back down. You are expected to get down yourself.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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