Which Idaho cities have the most races?
Boise (23), Idaho Falls (4), Coeur d'Alene (4), Coeur D Alene (3) have the most upcoming races in Idaho. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
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Running Races in Idaho
Every upcoming running race in Idaho, all 60 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
60 upcoming races · 21 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Idaho races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Races by City in Idaho
Soonest Races in Idaho
60 total Sat, Aug 1, 2026Farm Life 5k Trail Run Idaho Falls, IDFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Kuna Days 5K Run and Walk Kuna, IDFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Splash n Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk (3rd Annual) Burley, IDFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Outlaw Trail Ultra Half Marathon Hansen, IDFrom $85Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Caribou County Fair 5k Grace, IDFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Lyndsey Kunz Memorial Run Victor, IDFrom $25Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Jogging for Josh Idaho Falls, IDFrom $20Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Kick for Kicks Charity Fun Run Buhl, IDFrom $25Register Fri, Aug 14, 2026Wallace Huckleberry Festival and 5k Fun Run Wallace, IDFrom $60Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Aaron Butler Memorial Purple Heart Run: Idaho Eagle, IDFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Dash for Down Syndrome Idaho Falls, IDFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Foothills XC12K Boise, IDFrom $50Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Idaho
What race distances can I run in Idaho?
Idaho has 5K (43), 10K (18), Half Marathon (17), Marathon (7), Ultra (1). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Idaho?
August is the busiest month for races in Idaho, with 14 of the 60, followed by October with 14. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Idaho races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 21 races in Idaho with published results, the typical median finish is around 43:54, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail races in Idaho?
Yes, 9 races around Idaho get you off the pavement: 6 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.