Athlete Guide
Packet Pick-up:
Pre-race packet pick-up will be offered for participants on race morning ONLY at Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza Shops - 7:30am-9:00am.
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Please arrive early to get your packet.
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Race Start Location:
Southeast of the Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza Shops (210 Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)
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Parking:
Parking is available at McEuen Park. Additional parking can be found in the surrounding downtown area and the Coeur d'Alene Resort parking garage.
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Race Schedule:
8:40am - Kids Race
9:00am - 10K
9:15am - 5K
10:45am - Courses Close
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Gear Check:
Gear check will be available for ALL runners at the start line. In an effort to reduce waste, we ask runners to please bring your own bag to put your belongings in. We will provide a tyvek hospital type wrist band to label your bag with your bib number. You will need your bib number showing when you drop off and pick-up your bag. Gear check is only available for athletes wearing bib numbers.
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Runner Safety:
This event takes place on city roads and sidewalks. There will be law enforcement or flaggers to help runners cross roads, but please be alert when you are running and pay attention to course officials at all crossings. Any runner using headphones should make sure their have only one headphone in their ear, or use bone conduction headphones.
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Awards & Raffle:
Awards will be distributed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall for Male and Female for each distance. Age group awards will also be provided for 1st place in age groups. Age Groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 65-69, 70+. All awards and raffles will take place in the Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza Shops.
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If you are not able to stay for your award, they can be shipped to you for a $10 shipping and handling fee.
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After You Finish:
Water & Cookies will be available near the Finish Line.
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Hot Cocoa & Coffee will be available in the Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza Shops.
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A prize raffle will be in the Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza Shops starting around 10:15am.
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Restrooms will be available in the Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza Shops.
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Virtual:
The Virtual Run sign up is available between April 1, 2025 - December 13, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between December 05 - December 21, 2025 to the virtual results page located here. Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (December 13, 2025).
