Boise Front Trail Festival

Boise Front Trail Festival

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 

Friday | July 31st | 6:00pm | 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! | LEARN MORE

Saturday | August 1st  | 8:00am | 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 | 9:00am | 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

Join us on Friday, July 31st, Saturday, August 1st (choose one day, or both) for a wonderful weekend of trails, nature and good vibes!

The Boise Running team is excited to announce NEW courses in 2026 starting from the main lodge (JR Simplot Lodge: 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!

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

All Hill Climb participants receive a medal. 

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 Hawkins Reserve Trail. 

Please visit Boiserunning.com for a more comprehensive event overview, maps, and important FAQs.