PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pick-up is on Friday, May 8, 4 - 7 p.m. at Blackfoot River Brewing Co. Pickup is BAGLESS. Please bring your own bag. We’ll have some Happy Trails merch on sale, including cowbells, running hats, and t-shirts. You can also pick up your packet on Saturday in Pioneer Park. 

GENERAL COURSE INFO

All courses now begin on Cruse St. and end in Pioneer Park. Please give yourself plenty of time to park and/or walk to the starting line. You can view the courses and download them here. All courses have had some edits from last year, so update your Strava! Every course has color-coded flags and bibs. 

WAVES

The 25K, 12K, and 5K races will have three waves. You’ll receive your assigned wave when you pick up your bib. Your wave is based on te estimated finish time that you entered during registration. The race emcee will announce wave starts five minutes apart. You don’t need permission to change waves. Your course time is based on when you cross the timing mats, not the race start time. 

AID STATIONS

The 50K, 25K, and 12K aid stations will have a wide variety of snacks, including pickles, watermelon, potato chips, pretzels, Skratch hydration and energy chews, GU chews, Hammer gels, and salt capsules. The 5K aid station has water, Oreos, and dog treats. 

GOODBYE, DISPOSABLE - HELLO, SPEEDCUP

We’re committed to keeping our trails clean and eliminating unnecessary waste from DFMI. Reusable SpeedCups will be provided to all 50K, 25K, and 12K runners at packet pickup. BRING THIS CUP WITH YOU DURING THE RACE OR CARRY YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL. Disposable cups will not be provided at aid stations. HydraPak is offering all race registrants a one-time use 20% sitewide discount. Use discount code Fence-sr26 to save on training and race day hydration until the end of 2026. Thank you, HydraPak, for supporting sustainable racing! 

DROPPING OUT

Mr. Prickers thinks it’s okay to stop, and we do too! If you cannot continue the race due to fatigue, injury, or ANY other reason, you must notify a volunteer and give them your bib! (Don’t worry, we’ll still give you a free beverage at the party.) Please DO NOT leave the course without first talking to a volunteer or course sweep. If you leave the course, it will be difficult to find you and help you. 

TRAIL ETIQUETTE AND DOGS

Be kind, yield, keep one ear open, and leave no trace. (Seriously, please do not wear two air pods during the race.) The trails are open to bikes and other users during the event. Check out our Happy Trails tips. Dogs are welcome in the 12K Hike and 5K Dog Walk. For the safety of dogs and runners, please don’t bring them in a race. 

50K DETAILS

• The 50K begins at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. 
• Race day packet pickup / registration begins at 6:00 a.m. 
• Aid Stations: Arrowroot Dr. (8.5 miles - water only), Davis Gulch (12 miles), Oro Fino Gulch (15 miles), Mini Ridge (19.5 miles), West End (24 miles - water only), Charlie’s Trailhead (25.5 miles)
• Nutrition: Skratch hydration and energy chews, GU chews, Hammer gels, potato chips, pretzels, watermelon, pickles, salt capsules, ginger ale or coke (availability varies with aid station) 
• From approximately mile 4 through mile 6, runners will be on Lime Kiln Road and South Hills Road. They will be open to traffic, so please run along the left shoulder of the road.
• Cut-off: 12:30 p.m. at Mini Ridge Trailhead (19.5 miles); 2:00 p.m. at Charlie's Trailhead (25.5 miles). Racers who don’t make the cut-off will receive a ride back to Pioneer Park. 
• Finish line closes at 3:00 p.m. 
• If you are feeling serious fatigue or discomfort, we recommend dropping out of the race at the Mini Ridge Aid Station. The section between Mini Ridge and Charlie’s Trailhead is the most difficult and exposed section of the race. It is very difficult to coordinate with race staff if you attempt to drop between these aid stations. 
• Flags: Green
• Medals:  All finishers will receive a medal at the finish line. 
• Do you have a support crew? Encourage them to volunteer for the 50K course or at the party in the park here. 
• The 50K is a UTMB Index Race. 
• First aid is provided by Peak Physical Therapy at the finish line. Small first aid kits are available at every aid station. Emergency services are on course. If you need assistance, please tell a volunteer. 
• We don’t have a bag drop. 

25K DETAILS

• The 25K begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. 
• Race day packet pickup / registration begins at 7:00 a.m. 
• Aid Stations: Davis Gulch (5 miles), Oro Fino Gulch (6.5 miles), Mini Ridge Trailhead (9.5 miles), West End & McKelvey Trails (14 miles - water only) 
• Nutrition: Skratch hydration and energy chews, GU chews, Hammer gels, potato chips, pretzels, watermelon, pickles, salt capsules, ginger ale or coke (availability varies with aid station) 
• Cut-off: 12:30 p.m. at Mini Ridge Trailhead (9.5 miles). Racers who don’t make the cut-off will receive a ride back to Pioneer Park. 
• If you are feeling serious fatigue or discomfort, we recommend dropping out of the race at the Mini Ridge Aid Station. The section between Mini Ridge and Charlie’s Trailhead is the most difficult and exposed section of the race. It is very difficult to coordinate with race staff if you attempt to drop between these aid stations. 
• Flags: Orange
• The 25K is a UTMB Index Race. 
• First aid is provided by Peak Physical Therapy at the finish line. Small first aid kits are available at every aid station. Emergency services are on course. If you need assistance, please tell a volunteer. 

12K DETAILS

• The 12K Race begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. The 12K walk begins at 10:15 a.m.
• Race day packet pickup / registration begins at 8:00 a.m. 
• Distance: Yes, it’s longer than 12K. This course was created by Martin Miller before sports watches and GPS were widely available. We have chosen to keep the original course and name. Martin says the extra hills are free! 
• Aid Stations: Porcupine Flats (1.5 miles), Davis Gulch (3 miles), Waterline (5.75 miles)
• Nutrition: Skratch hydration and energy chews, GU chews, potato chips, pretzels, watermelon, pickles, salt capsules (availability varies with aid station) 
• Flags: Pink
• The 12K Hike is non-competitive. Participants aren’t eligible for 12K Race awards. 
• First aid is provided by Peak Physical Therapy at the finish line. Small first aid kits are available at every aid station. Emergency services are on course. If you need assistance, please tell a volunteer. 

5K DETAILS

• The 5K begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. The 5K Dog Walk begins at 11:00 a.m. 
• Race day packet pickup / registration begins at 8:00 a.m. 
• Aid Station: Porcupine Flats (1.5 miles)
• Nutrition: Water, Oreos
• Flags: Blue
• Mr. Prickers will run the 5K again this year. Give him a hi-five! 
• The 5K Dog Walk is non-competitive. Participants aren’t eligible for 5K Race awards. 
• Dogs are welcome in the dog walk. Please do not bring dogs in the race.  
• First aid is provided by Peak Physical Therapy at the finish line. Small first aid kits are available at every aid station. Emergency services are on course. If you need assistance, please tell a volunteer. 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

6:00 a.m. - Packet Pick-up for 50K only
7:00 a.m. - 50K Race start
7:00 a.m. - Packet Pick-up for 25K only
8:00 a.m. - 25K Race start
8:00 a.m. - Packet Pick-up for 12K & 5K
9:00 a.m. - Music by DJ Anatomy
10:00 a.m. - 12K Race start
10:15 a.m. - 12K Hike start
10:30 a.m. - 5K Race start
11:00 a.m. - 5K Dog Walk start
11:15 a.m. - Beer garden opens
12:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
12:30 p.m. - Music by The Ferrell Hogs 
3:00 p.m. - Finish line closes
3:15 p.m. - Beer sales and live music end

AWARDS

The awards ceremony begins at NOON. Top three male and female finishers in each distance will receive a trail marker award. We’ll also present youth awards (14 and under) in the 5K Race and a Golden Cactus award to the most mature male and female participants of the day. Vote in the beer line for the best aid station. DFMI volunteers select the winners of the Best Costume and Best Dog Costume awards. 

TRANSPORTATION

Please walk, drive, or carpool to Pioneer Park. If you drive, give yourself plenty of time to find parking. There is no parking along the east side of Park Avenue on race day. Additionally, Cruse St. will be closed between S. Park Avenue and State Street on race day.  

PARTY IN THE PARK

It’s gonna be big! DJ Anatomy will play from 9 a.m. to noon. The Ferrell Hogs will play from 12:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Food trucks include HeleBurger, Goloso Gourmet Soft Serve, Mountain Berry Bowls, Habana 406, Aloha Poke Bowls, and La Paprilla. Broadwater Hot Springs will offer a cold plunge again! BYO chair and towel. We'll have balloon twisting for kids and plenty of cold beer from Mt. Ascension Brewing and Blackfoot River Brewing. No outside alcoholic beverages, please. 

VOLUNTEERS 

Volunteers keep it all running! We are looking for a few more volunteers. It is easy to race and volunteer! Sign up here. 

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Daniel Bolding and Kyle Redberg will shoot the event. Please smile for the camera if you’re having fun! All photos will be available for download one to two weeks after the event. 

SNEAKER IMPACT

Don’t throw out your old running and hiking shoes! Bring them to our office, packet pickup, or the race and toss them in a Sneaker Impact box for resale or recycling. Give those old shoes a second chance. 

FAQs 

Did we miss something? Check out our FAQ page. It includes instructions on how to transfer your registration.