The course is marked with plastic flagging and a bunch of arrows and other signage. 
The 10 mile loop is marked with green flags and reflectors. 
The 20 mile loop is marked with orange flags and reflectors. 
50k runners: run the 20 mile loop (following orange) followed by the 10 mile loop (following green)

The race route is "closed," meaning you must stick to the marked route and cannot cut corners or switchbacks or make up your own route (even if it's more logical or looks nicer). 

Yes. Check the respective course pages for a link to download. 

We now have 5 aid stations. See the individual Course pages for aid station mileage and amenities information. 

The Wilson Creek Trail Management Area is open to mountain bikers, horse riders, bird hunters, ATV riders, recreational shooters, campers, etc. The trails aren't exclusively for race use, even on race day, so share the trails and be friendly ambassadors for our sport to anyone you see. Pick up after yourself and pick up other people's trash if you are able. 

Layers

50k and 20M runners may want a headlamp for the first 30 minutes or so. The sky is lightening when we start, but you'll want extra light especially if you are out in front. Check out race photos for what the start looks like. 

If you are a 50k runner leaving from Paradise aid station (mile 20.3) after 2:00 PM you should have a headlamp with you. 

Sure - keep one ear free. Be aware!

No, the trails are not conducive to strollers. 

Wilson Creek Trails shows up in Google Maps now. Also see the coordinates and map information on the home page. 

The race starts and finishes in the main trailhead of the Wilson Creek Trails.

50k and 20 Mile races start together at 7:30 AM

The 10 Mile race starts at 9:00 AM

Paradise aid station has a 3:00 PM cutoff for 50k runners intending to continue. 

20 milers who want to bump up to the 50k mid-race must be through Paradise by 2:00 PM. 

There is not a finish line cutoff for any of the distances.

Y

es, every year some hardy souls bring out tents or campers. There is theoretically enough room for this. Out of respect for race logistics, we ask a couple things of you if you are going to camp. Please DO NOT park trailers or campers in either of the trailhead lots with the vault toilets. There is plenty of room in the big 'gravel pit' lot at the junction with the Wilson Creek Cattle Feeder operation for trailers. We run a parking shuttle from this lot to the starting area.

All of the land is BLM land, so you can tent camp pretty much anywhere. If you park a passenger vehicle in one of the trailhead lots overnight, please respect race staff if they ask you to reposition your vehicle for optimal parking flow in the morning. 

We utilize several trailhead parking locations to fit everyone in. Carpool if possible. Depending on when you arrive and where you park, you may have up to half-mile walk from your car to the start area, so plan accordingly. You can stash a bag in the drop bag area for the finish. When you arrive, parking attendants will direct you where to park. Please be polite and don't give them a hard time! They are volunteers who are out there for you and also have experience with how to get everyone parked in the limited space in an organized manner. **We'll have a shuttle van available for people parking in the far lot.**

There are four BLM vault toilets - one at the HQ and one at the lower trailhead. We'll have an additional four portapotties at the start/finish HQ. Give yourself plenty of time before the race to access one of the toilet options. There are no toilets on the course.

There is space for you to leave a bag for after the race in the event tent at HQ (at your own risk).

50k runners may have a drop bag at mile 20.3, where you come through the start/finish mid-race. Look for the drop bag area between the Paradise aid station and the white event tent.

We don't take drop bags to any of the aid stations out on the course.

We do not want people to run with dogs on the course for a variety of reasons. Dogs can hang with family/crew at the finish line but are not allowed in the aid station or race tent and *must be on leash.*

50k Pre-Race Briefing

1. Make sure you check in before the race and are wearing your bib # with timing chip.
2. Stay on course. This is a closed course; follow the markings.
3. Check in at every aid station!! We track each runner via HAM radio through every single aid station. Make sure the person acknowledged your number. Let an aid station or race official know if you are dropping out. Every year, we have to call someone's emergency contact looking for them only to find they've hit the sauna already. We don't want to do that. 

At Wilson Creek Summit:

1. Follow the out and back to Wilson Peak summit. As you are approaching, you will see the radio towers to your right. Go to them.
2. At the summit, collect an item from the green bag on the radio tower and show it to the folks at Mud Pit aid station. This is the proof you completed the out and back.

YOU WILL DO THE 20 MILE LOOP FIRST FOLLOWED BY THE 10 MILE LOOP
Follow the ORANGE flagging for your first 20 mile loop
Follow the GREEN flagging for the second 10 mile loop

You have a 3:00 PM cutoff at mile 20.3 at the Pulse Paradise aid station. You must leave Paradise by 3PM to keep going. 
Make sure you have a headlamp if leaving Paradise aid station after 2:00 PM.

If you drop at 20 miles, that's a DNF, not a 20 mile finish. 20 mile racers do have the option to bump up to the 50k mid-race at the Paradise aid station **if you are through Paradise by 2PM.**

20 Mile Pre-Race Briefing

1. Make sure you check in before the race and are wearing your bib # with timing chip.
2. Stay on course. This is a closed course; follow the markings.
3. Check in at every aid station!! We track each runner via HAM radio through every single aid station. Make sure the person acknowledged your number. Let an aid station or race official know if you are dropping out. Every year, we have to call someone's emergency contact looking for them only to find they've hit the sauna already. We don't want to do that. 

Follow the ORANGE flagging for your entire race.
If you find yourself in a place where you're only seeing green flagging, go back to the last place you saw orange and try again. 

If you're registered in the 20 mile and decide you're having a great day and want to keep going at Paradise aid station, you do have the option to bump up to the 50k mid-race at the Paradise aid station if you are through Paradise by 2PM. Make sure to let the aid station know! You must have a headlamp if leaving Paradise after 2:00 PM.

Wilson Peak Summit: 

1. Follow the out and back to Wilson Peak. As you are approaching, you will see the radio towers to your right. Go to them.
2. At the summit, collect an item from the green bag on the radio tower and show it to the folks at Mud Pit aid station. This is the proof that you completed the summit out and back.

10 Mile Pre-Race Briefing

1. Make sure you check in before the race and are wearing your bib # with timing chip.
2. Stay on course. This is a closed course; follow the markings.
3. Check in at every aid station!! We track each runner via HAM radio through every single aid station. Make sure the person acknowledged your number. Let an aid station or race official know if you are dropping out. Every year, we have to call someone's emergency contact looking for them only to find they've hit the sauna already. We don't want to do that.

The 10 Mile course is marked with GREEN flagging. You will also see orange flagging on the course. That is for 50k/20Mile runners. You should never be following JUST orange flags. If you find yourself seeing orange flags but no green, go back to the last spot you saw a green marking and try again. 

You have two aid stations, at miles 5 & 7. 

Packet pickup will be held:

Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at Fleet Feet Boise on Whitewater Blvd (12pm-7pm)

Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at Fleet Feet Meridian in the Village (12pm-7pm)

Thursday, January 21, 2027 at Fleet Feet Nampa by Texas Roadhouse (12pm-7pm)

Saturday, January 23, 2027 - Race morning at the race starting area

***IMPORTANT*** Bib #s WILL be given out at packet pickup. ALL runners must check in race morning starting at 6AM at the race start even if you picked up your packet at Fleet Feet, although if you did pick your packet up early, race day morning check in will be brief. You just need to let us know you're present.

Yes

Yes, you can register at the Fleet Feet stores. You will need to pay with Venmo. 

Yes! Online registration closes January 15. After that, you can sign up in person on race morning. Cash or Venmo. $120 for 50k/20M and $80 for the 10 mile. 

IMPORTANT Bib #s will be given out at packet pickup (unlike years prior to 2026). However, ALL RUNNERS MUST CHECK IN RACE MORNING even if you picked up your bib # at packet pickup. There is space in the tent for you to leave stuff if you don't want to go back to your car. 

If you did pick up your packet at Fleet Feet, race day morning check in will be brief and, new for 2027, can even be done on your phone. You just need to let us know you're present.

Yes! You can do this yourself in your RunSignup account until January 15 or in person on race morning. 

There are no refunds or transfers allowed for this race. See the deferral section for more options. 

If you are unable to run in 2027 and want to defer to 2028, you have two options: 
1. Keep your 2027 entry and pick up your race packet at Fleet Feet. **OR** 2. Defer to 2028 (read below carefully!) 

If you choose #2 Defer: You will be removed from this year's roster, won't get a refund on this year's entry, and won't get a race packet this year. We decide to put on the race on a year by year basis (we always intend to, but sometimes life comes up). A deferral is good for one calendar year only. This means that if you defer from 2027 to 2028 and we do hold the race in 2028 but you can't run, you can't roll over a second time to 2029. This also means that if we don't hold the race in 2027, your entry wouldn't transfer to 2028 either. You can process your own deferral through Friday, January 15, 2027in your RunSignup account.

Yes! We have a dedicated Wilson Creek "store" that will be set up in the event tent on race day. You can pay with cash or Venmo. Items include: 

• Regular buffs: $10
• Warm buffs: $10
• Hats/Beanies: $10
• Blankets: $5
• Mugs: $15
• T-shirts: $25 for S-XL, $30 for XXL and up
• Stickers
• Hoodies - new for 2027! Not priced yet
• Kids items - new for 2027! Not priced yet

We open registration every year between August 1 and Labor Day (first Monday in Sept.)