Boise Front Trail Festival

Boise Front Trail Festival

Join us on Friday, July 31st and/or Saturday, August 1st for a wonderful weekend of trails, nature and good vibes!

NOTE: Please reference our main website for updated event information: Boise Running website. The site has details including course maps, parking, awards, and other important information.

NEW IN 2026: The Boise Running team is excited to announce NEW courses in 2026 starting from the main lodge (JR Simplot Lodge - Address = 1731 N Bogus Basin Rd, Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629). These courses include more singletrack,  a start/finish closer to the main lodge, and the same challenging climbs you know & love! Check out our course maps HERE. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 

Friday, July 31st at 5:30 pm - The Hill Climb

This INTENSE event is great for hikers, peak baggers, nordic skiers and those who just love a good challenge. We'll be taking the shortest route to the top of Shafer Butte (the highest point in Boise), but shortest doesn't mean easiest! The climb is a combination of terrain, but be prepared for lots of it to be STEEP!

Interested in an extra dose of fun? Camp out with the race team after this event and join us for the 5 mile or 10 mile on Saturday too!

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Saturday, August 1st at 8:00 am - 10 Mile Race

This event is the ultimate challenge, but all the vertical climbing is totally worth it! Climb over 2,000 feet and reach the highest point in all of Boise! This event has a generous cut-off time that allows you to hike the entire event and still make it with room to spare!   LEARN MORE

Saturday, August 1st at 9:00 am - 5 Mile Race

This event is perfect for new hikers and trail runners. We believe in the outdoors being accessible to all people, even those who are new to the sport or can only train on flat terrain. With a generous cutoff time (same as the 10-mile!), wide trails without many rocks and rolling terrain, this event is perfect for those of you who are trail curious.  LEARN MORE

ABOUT THE EVENTS

Visit our WEBSITE for more details and an extensive FAQ!

Proceeds from the Boise Front Trail Festival are donated to Ridge to Rivers - since 2022, we've been able to donate over $20,000 to our trail system. This has directly helped with new trail projects in the Boise Foothills, including the new Hawkins Reserve Trail. 

All 5 mile and 10 mile finishers receive a t-shirt and a custom-designed medal. All Hill Climb participants receive a medal.