For additional information visit the City of Trees Race Association website. To register online visit bluecirclesports.com.

17th annual. Friday evening event.

For additional information contact the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce or to register online visit spondoro.com. Race entry forms available at Bandanna Running.

New event for 2010!

First annual Doggie Dash 5K run/walk for you and your four-legged best friends. So put on your running shoes, grab your pup’s leash, and come join the fun! Takes place at Eagle Island State Park. All proceeds will benefit humane organizations that help our furry friends, from canine to feline and even some in between, have a better life.

Run Fido Run is an Idaho 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to raise funds to benefit local Idaho animal shelters and welfare organizations. It  is comprised of volunteers who are committed to organizing fundraising activities that will benefit our area’s precious animals.

For additional information visit the race website or email the race director.

6th Annual. This event is a college/high school cross country invitational hosted by NNU, but it also includes a community 2k walk and 5k run. Proceeds from the event go to the HELP (Health Education and Leadership Program) organization which provides scholarship funding for college students interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. The event honors the memory of long time Treasure Valley resident and physician Dr. Roger Curran who founded the HELP organization.

For additional information contact the race director or to register online visit spondoro.com.

Run to the top of Table Rock, get your picture with Smokey the Bear and then it’s all downhill to the finish line.

For additional information email the race director, Jennifer Smith. To register online visit bluecirlesports.com.

This event has been inspired by the Centennial High School cross-country team to pay tribute to a true “team player”, Steven Thompson. Steven died in a car accident on the way to the school’s Sawtooth Running Camp. He loved the idea of a centipede race and always encouraged others to run faster.

This is a great team event and team building opportunity. Teams work together to complete a 5k running event, while holding onto a rope. This will take a team effort, working together to complete the course; thus winning as a team only when ALL of the team members have crossed the finish line. This event should also provide excellent opportunities for spectators to watch and cheer on their favorite team.

Additional information will be provided when available.

3rd Annual. Forget the potatoes. Come experience the real Idaho. Enjoy a fast, scenic, certified point-to-point marathon in the small, beautiful mountain town of Salmon, Idaho. The marathon starts in Tendoy, Idaho, the birthplace of Sacajawea and follows the Lewis and Clark trail into Salmon. 2nd annual.

For additional information visit the Salmon Marathon website.

New event for 2010.

The following is from the race director:

Have you ever said to yourself, “Marathons are too easy, and Triathlons are for sissies?” We haven’t either…those races are really hard. Think about it…the first person to run a marathon actually died. HE DIED!…and he probably didn’t even have fun along the way! There is a new race in town, THE DIRTY DASH. This race puts all other races to shame. The Dirty Dash is where a military boot camp meets your inner five-year-old’s fantasy and subsequently converts boy to man and then…man to swine.

You’ll need endurance to trudge up mountains of sludge, courage to overcome uncompromising obstacles, a complete lack of shame to wallow in pits of mud and a smile to show through at the end! So let this 10K obstacle course become your new guilty pleasure. Go solo or with 4 of your dirtiest, filthiest, & uncouth friends. On either accord…you will be able to look at yourself in the mirror and say, “I am a Dirty Dasher!” …and then proceed to clean yourself off.

For additional information visit the race website.

For additional information visit the YMCA race website.

Race in the streets of Caldwell at the Kiwanis annual Indian Creek Run. Then stick around and enjoy the other Indian Creek Festival events including musical entertainment, a custom car show, historic military vehicle show, pancake breakfast and the cardboard kayak race.

For addtional information visit the Indian Creek Run race website.

The 2010 event will have a BBQ and entertainment including performances by April Matson and Brandon James as well as a raffle with great prizes for everyone!

The money raised at this event stays here in Idaho to help continue with the Treasure Valley Austism Society’s mission of raising awareness, providing support and education to individuals, their families and the community.

For addtional information visit the Austism Society of America Treasure Valley website.

26th Annual! A festive event for the entire family that features an 8k run, a 2 mile walk/run and a 1 mile non-competitive race for children.

For additional information vist the Nampa Parks website or to register online visit spondoro.com.

Sunday morning race!

Flat & fast 5k course that is ideal for a P.R. effort! The entire course is on soft black asphalt-paved roads within Julia Davis Park. Separate men’s and women’s races along with cash bonus. Attractive raffle prizes including 3 annual passes to Zoo Boise. All proceeds benefit Zoo Boise.  Tarahumara medals to top 3 in age group brackets. $100 to top male and female.

For additional information email the race director, Jose Fuentes or to register on-line visit bluecirclesports.com

2nd Annual. This race is in memory of Emmie Law, a Moscow resident and University of Idaho student, who passed away after being struck by a car while running. Emmie was an active member of the community who had a passion for running. Emmie was a caring, enthusiastic, energetic individual, but she was more than just that, she was an amazing friend, sister and daughter. The event is not only are we keeping Emmie’s memory alive, but also encouraging health and fitness. Nothing could bring Emmie’s family and friends more joy than to accomplish both of these incredible tasks. All proceeds are donated to the Moscow EMS.

The half marathon course winds through the beautiful Palouse and includes some challenging hills!

For additional information visit the race website Emmie Law Memorial Run.

An open men’s 8k cross country race and open women’s 5k cross country race are 2 of the 16 scheduled races for the 2010 Bob Firman. Multiple loop course on the beautiful Eagle Island State Park cross country course. The Bob Firman Invitational is one of the top high school cross country competitions in the nation and features several state champion individuals and teams.

For additional information visit the Bob Firman race website.

For additional information visit the Women’s Fitness Celebration website.

18th Annual. Idaho’s best and biggest dog event. The festivities begin at 10:00, with the walk starting at 11:00 at the Julia Davis Park Band Shell. Bring your friends, your kids, your dog(s) of course, and YOU! A cool See Spot Walk t-shirt for you and a doggie bandanna for your best friend. There’s plenty of entertainment, food and a great walk for a great cause.

For additional information and to register online visit the Idaho Humane Society website.

A 5k fun run and walk in downtown Ontario. The race takes place in conjunction with Downtown Ontario Business Association’s October Fair in downtown Ontario. This is a festive event with lots of vendor booths, entertainment, food, and fun things to do. The race is s sponsored by the Fit for Life Health Clubs with race proceeds to benefit the Oregon Food Bank and DOBA.

Registration is free for kids who dress up like scarecrows!

For additional information email the the race director, Kent Fife.

2nd annual. Received rave reviews for its inaugural 2009 event! Great route through the farm land, with rolling hills past orchards, views of valley and Snake River, one long climb out of the valley, then onto the finish line where there will be hot food and all the fixings.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Love, Inc, a nonprofit organization, that helps many needy people in the surrounding counties with clothing, food, bedding, personal hygiene, shelter, budgeting programs as well as many other areas of need.

For additional information visit the race website or email the race director Kay Gulick.

11th Annual. Always wanted to try a tri? This is a great opportunity. Post race celebration with food & prizes for all participants!

Please note the early registration deadline. No late entries accepted.

For additional information and to register o-line visit the Nampa Rec race website. Race entry forms available at Bandanna Runnng.

4th Annual. Sunday afternoon race start time.

CATCH Me If You Can is an annual 5k run and walk held each fall. The race raises awareness and funds for the CATCH program, and helps homeless families with children get back on their feet.

For additional information visit the race website.

For additional information visit the Cascade Cares, Inc website.

3rd Annual. 5k fun run/walk at Hawks Stadium. Race proceeds to benefit the Vandal Scholarship Fund. Check back for additional information.

To sign up online visit the race website. Race day registration available.

Dust off your running shoes, stretch your calves and get ready to run, walk or stroll down the green belt in the first annual Garden City Chamber Fun Run and Community Fair!

Race starts and finishes at the Boys & Girls Club. Each participant will receive a long-sleeve shirt, goodie bag and medal! Community Fair from 10:30a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club

For additional information visit the Garden City Chamber of Commerce website.

I mile run for kids.

For additional information visit the YMCA race website.

For additional information visit the YMCA race website.

For additional information or to sign up on-line visit the YMCA race website.

For additional information visit The City of Trees Marathon website or to register online visit bluecirclesports.com.

Running into the blue! Finishes in Bronco Stadium.

For additional information visit the Barber to Boise website. To register online visit spondoro.com.

2nd Annual. Takes place on a Sunday afternoon.

For additional information contact race presenter, Anna Marie Aldinger, with the Idaho Business League or the race director Lisa Nyberg.

For additional information please visit the Idaho Peace Officers’ Memorial website or email the Race Director, Jessica Galloway.

3rd Annual. Enjoy a mid ‘Fall’ crisp, flat & fast 5k course through Kuna! A portion of each race entry goes to help fund scholarships for Girls on the Run, a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.

For additional information visit the race website, email the race director Lisa Nyberg or to register online visit spondoro.com.

The 9th annual Zeitgeist Half Marathon meanders through foothills northwest of Boise. It starts and finishes in the Optimist Youth Sports Complex. Runners and walkers are welcome.

Coffee and hot chocolate are offered at the start. Athletes that finish the race receive a long-sleeved, microfiber embroidered shirt. The post-race party includes a full hot meal, soft drinks, water and micro-brewed beer. Prize drawings including the ever popular Pendleton Wool blankets, and age group awards are given away. A live band provides entertainment for the afternoon.

It’s a great way to finish your fall racing season! We’ll Z you there!

For additional information visit the Zeitgeist Half Marathon website. Entry forms available at Bandanna Running.

Have fun with your favorite running friends. Four person relay teams with each runner completing a two mile loop through Boise’s Ann Morrison Park. No watches allowed since the team closest to their predicted time wins turkeys.

For additional information visit the Boise Y-Striders website. Entry forms will be available in October at Bandanna Running.

Race Motto: “Run, walk or stroll, so you can eat another roll!” Thanksgiving morning fun run around Ontario. Work up an appetite and get a break from the relatives. Andrija has ran in this race for the past five years and says, “Awesome atmosphere” and “it’s the best way to start Thanksgiving day.”

A Boise holiday tradition. Put on your smile and your favorite holiday colors. There are usually some running christmas trees, elves, grinches and even an abominable snowman that show up for this race! Great event for all family members. Santa will be available for pre-race hugs and wish lists.

Bandanna Running and Saint Alphonsus will be teaming up to provide red and green Christmas Run gloves. Long sleeve t-shirts, costume contest, post run party with hot soup, coffee, cocoa and a live band for entertainment.

For additional information and to register online visit the YMCA website. Entry forms available in November

A great way to start off 2011! Starts and finishes at the Ram Restaurant. A 5k loop on Boise’s beautiful greenbelt then the enjoy the Ram’s hot soup during the awards ceremony. Long sleeve T’s for all participants. Bandanna Running is pleased to continue to be the sponsor of this event which helps support the YMCA’s youth running club, Team Idaho.

For additional information or to register online visit the YMCA website. Entry forms available at Bandanna Running in October.

Great way to test your early season fitness or a fun way to dip your toe in the triathlon water. The Boise Aeros Triathlon Club’s early year fun tri. 500 yard pool swim (honor system on your own prior to January 16th), 10 mile bike on the compu-trainer at the House of Pain and a 3.4 mile green belt run. 25 slots available.

For additional information visit the Boise Aeros Triathlon Club website or e-mail Rob Adams.

Tentative date for 2011. Check back later.

No fee, no shirt, no water stations. Just a chance to run 50k with your friends.

7:15 a.m. start. For additional information email Leon.

Tentative date for 2011. This race has filled up early for the past three years. Make sure to register early.

This event features a .50 mile pool swim, 10 mile ride on an upright, stationary bike and 4 mile run on the Nampa Rec indoor track. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in the male, female and team categories. All participants will receive a prize. Space is limited so register early.

For additional information or to register online visit the Nampa Rec website.

Boise Hash House Harriers 14th Annual Heartbreakers run. This is a hash style run.

For more information visit the Boise Hash House Harriers website.

The Les Bois 10k trail run starts in Fort Boise Park, travels North on the dirt road past the cemetary to the Trail head at the Shooting Range, up the hill to the top, and then back again.

For additional information visit The City of Trees Marathon website or to sign up online visit Bluecirclesports.com website.

2011 marks the 27th running of this race. The traditional first race of the spring. Races start near the band shell at Boise’s Julia Davis Park. 1 mile kids run starts at 9:30 followed by a 5k walk/run and 5 mile run at 10:00.

The Treasure Valley Dietitians will offer a “Brown Bag” full of nutritional foods featuring all five food groups. Your Brown Bag will include a bagel from Blue Sky Bagels, cream cheese, veggies, string cheese, and fruit. While you’re munching, stay and join us for the awards ceremony. Bandanna Running will be providing raffle prizes including free shoes and other cool stuff.

For additional information or to sign up on-line visit the YMCA website.

2011 marks the 21st running of this event 3.5 mile run/walk and a 5.5 mile run around Malad Gorge State Park in Hagerman. Malad Gorge State Park is a 652 acre area with spectacular canyon views just a mile off Interstate 84 at Tuttle Exit. Famous for its post race party featuring Clear Springs trout.

For additional information visit the Hagerman Chamber of Commerce website or to signup online visit the Spondoro.com website.

3rd annual. Features a flat, fast one mile course that starts and finishes at the College of Idaho campus and loops through the Steunenberg Historic District. Open to runners, joggers, walkers, strollers, and wagon pullers. The mood will be festive with food, beverage, and music so you just bring your best Irish cheer to share.

Race is on Sunday and starts at 2:00 pm. Pzes to top finishers in these catagories: Kids (12 & under); Teenagers (13-19); Know-It-Alls (20-29; Humble Adults (30-39) and the Truly Wise (40 & up). All proceeds benefit the College of Idaho track & field program.

Race entry forms available at Bandanna Running. For additional information email race director Pat McCurry.

A different style relay race consisting of 2 person teams running two 2 mile legs. All runners must wear a hat and the baton or exchange point will be either 1) a hat that both members of the team wear, or 2) both team members with similar hats at the exchange.

For additional information visit The City of Trees Marathon website or to sign up online visit Bluecirclesports.com website.

2nd Annual, new event in 2010. Celebrating the human animal bond and a healthy lifestyle with man’s best friend…a stand against canine obesity. 5k course at Eagle Island State Park.

Run with your dog (or without your dog). Two races: 10am start for runners/walkers only and 10:20am start for runners/walkers and their dog.

For additional information or to register online visit the race website Bench Animal Hospital. Entry forms will be available at Bandanna and also downloadable from the race website.

Starts and finishes in the town square of Hidden Springs. Back roads, trails, and challenging rolling peaks.

For additional information visit The City of Trees Marathon website or to sign up online visit Bluecirclesports.com website.

This early season tri takes place over two days: Friday and Saturday. The indoor swim takes place on Friday. Competitors choose which YMCA (Downtown, West, or Caldwell) they will swim at with starting times seeded in order of estimated swim time. The bike and run portion of the race will take place on Saturday at Camels Back Park in Boise. Participants will start in order of their actual swim finish time for the road race portion.

Adult Division: 750 yard swim/12.5 mile bike/3.1 mile run. Youth Division (17 & younger): 200 yard swim/5 mile bike/1 mile run. Youth 12-17 may register for the adult division if they want to participate in the longer distance.

For additional information or to sign up on-line visit the YMCA race website.

Can you beat coach Pete? Lace up your shoes and put your game face on! The featured racer is Coach Petersen of the Boise State football team. It’s your chance to see if you can indeed “Beat Pete.” And if you do you’ll receive a special “I Beat Pete!” t-shirt, along with a year’s worth of bragging rights! All finishers will receive a great t-shirt for their efforts. The race will start on the Boise State University campus and run along the beautiful Boise City Greenbelt.

For additional information visit the Boise State Rec website.

2nd Annual, a new event in 2010. Treasure Valley Children’s Relief Nursery run, walk stroll to stop child abuse and neglect. Starts at Lions Park (near Ontario Aquatic Center) in Ontario, OR.

For additional information or to download an entry form visit the Treasure Valley Children’s Relief Nursery website or email the race director, Claudia Wilcox.

The Wild Rockies series opener features a 10-mile course with rolling terrain. This event runs at the Hemmingway Butte ORV Area, 25 miles southwest of Nampa, ID.

For additional information visit the race promoter’s website WildRockies.com.

Two day high school track & field meet bringing together top competitors from the valley. The meet takes place at Mountain View High School.

Bring your friends and family to the Julia Davis Park Band Shell as the MS Walk takes a walk on the wild side.

For additional information visit the National MS Society website.

Boise’s signature running event! Famous for its tough course and unusual race starts.  Race registration is on President Day starting at high noon. In 2010 this race filled within 20 minutes so don’t be late.

For additional information about the race visit the Race to Robie website. There is a great FAQ section.

High school track & field meet bringing together top competitors from the valley. The meet takes place at Boise State University.

2nd Annual, a new event in 2010. T The event will be to benefit those affected by the earthquake in southern Chile on February 27th. All money earned from your participation in this race will go directly to the humanitarian effort in Chile.

Discounted entry fee for families and groups . See the race website for details.

For additional information visit the race website or email the race director Rita Merrick. Entry forms available at Bandanna Running and also downloadable from the race website.

6th annual. Come run with “The Pack”. Timberline High School is hosting this spring time fun run that covers the Timberline campus plus more. 1 mile race just for kids starts at 8:30 and 5k runners and walkers go off at 9:00.

For additional information visit the Timberline High School Athletics website or email THS Athletic Director Tol Gropp.

2nd Annual, a new race in 2010. Sunday afternoon. 5k course is on backcountry roads with scenic views of Treasure Valley ranches and farms. The event is a fundraiser for the American Blazer Horse Association. One of the ABHA’s primary goals is to promote the Blazer horse, a breed started in Idaho in the 1950’s.

For additional information visit the race website or email the race director Mike Stetson.

3rd Annual. 5k run/walk & 10k run courses includes the scenic route through the Caldwell Indian Creek development. Awards for top finishers and all participants are eligible for door prizes. Great food will be available after the race.

For additional information please contact the race director, Karen Baese, at 208-455-3719.

10th annual for this 5k run and walk event. Hosted the the students of East Jr. High with proceeds supporting students in sports and physical education classes. Post race party includes music and refreshments, raffle prizes, and award ceremony.

For additional information visit the East Jr. High race website.

2nd Annual. The course is a 50-kilometer point to point (30+miles) from Council to Midvale Idaho using the scenic Weiser River Trail. The trail runs alongside the Weiser River, through canyons and across open farmland. There is very little elevation change on the course, as the trail is a converted railroad bed and rail-trails gradually gain or lose elevation.

For additional information contact the race directer, Barb McGann 286-7279 or visit the race website weiserrivertrail.org.

Your participation in this event helps better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community. 1 mile & 5k run/walk events.

For more information about all the Komen events and to sign up on-line visit the Boise Race for the Cure website.

33rd annual. Point to point 5k, 10k, 13.1 and marathon. Half and full marathon start at Discovery State Park and finish at Ann Morrison Park. Marathon finishers receive a limited edition Famous Idaho Potato Marathon medal.

For additional information or to sign up on-line visit the YMCA race website.

As the signature fund-raising event for the American Heart Association, the Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun, family environment. Funds raised from the walk support heart and stroke research and important discoveries.

Gather your family, friends and co-workers to enjoy the Boise Greenbelt and Julia Davis Park in the spring. The Heart Walk offers your choice of a 1 mile or 5k course over the river and through the park, plus health education, entertainment, prizes, a snack and fun for all!

The Heart Walk is a free event, but participants are strongly urged to collect donations to support the American Heart Association’s mission to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke. Raise $100 and earn a free T-shirt!

For additional information visit the Treasure Valley Heart Walk website or email the prgram director Sarah Freeman.

Two distance 5k run, 30k bike, 5k run and 2k run, 15k bike and 2k run. 21st Annual. Mainly flat run course from Camels Back down Heron St. to 9th St. then through Willow Area to 8th St. then back to the park.Road-bike course proceeds down Hill Rd. with a 2 mile detour up Bogus Basin Rd. bikers continue down Hill Rd. to the turn-around point at Old Highway 55. Return back to Camels Back Park on Hill Rd.

For additional information and to see maps and route details or to sign up on-line visit the YMCA race webite.

3rd annual. This is a point to point 50 miles trail race with 13,500 ft. of vertical gain and 13,000 ft. of vertical loss. This will be a difficult and beautiful race in the Bannock and Pocatello mountain ranges and will have it all, from super-steep uphills to ripper downhills and everything in-between. Most of the race is either on beautiful single-track ATV trails or dirt-roads. The high-point is encountered at mile 44 atop Scout Mountain, at an elevation of just over 8,600 ft. Competitors will then likely be greeted with one of the finest glissade descents around as they drop quickly off the north ridge of the mountain. It can be run solo or as a 2 or 3 person relay team. Both individuals and teams will have a 14 hour cutoff time.

For additional information visit the Pocatello 50 race website.

34th Annual.

For additional information visit the Coeur d’ Alene Marathon website.

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Relay For Life is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we’ve lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it all right here in your community.

Teams of people camp out and take turns walking or running and each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. The Boise event will take place at Borah High School’s track and starts Friday evening at 6pm and ends the next morning at 10am.

For additional information visit the Ada County American Cancer Society website.

Experience Sun Valley.  The half marathon course loops from Sun Valley Village through Elkhorn, Ketchum, and Sun Valley. Enjoy brilliant views of Baldy as you pass alongside the Big Wood River and Trail Creek on the scenic Wood River and Sun Valley Trails.

For additional information visit the race website.

2nd Annual. The rural African Woman has to walk an average of 6k (3.7 miles) to reach water and return home carrying up to 50lbs on their heads. The water they carry is often loaded with dangerous bacteria and leads to many water borne illnesses. During this race contestants will carry a water bottle the distance of 6k, the proceeds will go to supply wells to areas of the world that don’t have clean water

For additional information visit the race website, Run 4-1, or contact the race director, Grace.

2nd Annual.  A half marathon in the Magic Valley!

The Magic Valley will hold its first annual Spirit of Magic Valley Half Marathon and 5k Fun Run and Walk. The half-marathon course utilizes three popular trails through Rock Creek Canyon, the Canyon Rim and the CSI Fitness Trail. The 5k course will utilize the Rock Creek Canyon trail. All proceeds benefit the Twin Falls Community Foundation Trail Enhancement fund.

For additional information email the race director Jaime Tigue.

A must do run for kids! The Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic is a children’s race designed to encourage kids to be healthy and have fun. The race is open to boys and girls 6-14 years old and is the largest children-only race in the country.

This one mile race starts at the Boise City Depot, goes down Capitol Boulevard and finishes up in front of the Idaho State Capitol. There is a post-race party at the State Capitol Park with food and festivities for racers and their families.

Race entry forms will be available at Bandanna Running. For additional information visit the Saint Alphonsus Foundation website.

The Shafer Butte Ultra route will be much the same as previous years. Start at Fort Boise, go up Mountain Cove Road to the trails, go through the Foothills to 8th Street then to the Ridge, then to Deer Point, to Shafer Butte, to Mores Mountain, then back.  Depending on conditions, there might be some small adjustments, but the basic route will remain the same:

For additional information email the race director, Leon Rothstein.

Come and enjoy Camas Lily Days in Fairfield, ID with art exhibits and Native American dancing along with the peak Camas Lily bloom at the Centenial Marsh.

For additional information contact e-mail Dennis Stitt or at 598-1229.

20th annual. The Sawtooth Relay is one of the most scenic race courses in Idaho. Starting in Stanley the 61.9 mile course winds along the Salmon and Wood Rivers and includes views of the Sawtooth, White Cloud, Boulder and Pioneer mountains. Expect to see wildlife and wild flowers along the way. 6 person teams run or walk 12 legs. Each person completes two legs averaging 5 miles each.

The post-relay party in Atkinson Park, Ketchum offers a full meal. Teams receive a short sleeved, microfiber embroidered shirt. A live band provides entertainment and team awards are given away. Many teams plan an entire weekend outing with stays in area motels or camping. It’s a great way to start out the summer!

Entry forms are available at Bandanna. For additional information visit the Sawtooth Relay website.

2nd Annual. Run through the heart of Eagle on Eagle Fun Days. Hundreds if not thousands of spectators cheering you on. Super fast course. Chip timed. Overall and age group winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. We run for those who can’t. All proceeds from this run go to Free Wheelchair Mission to provide mobility to those who need most need it. You can visit them at freewheelchairmission.org.

For additional information visit the race website or to register online visit spondoro.com.

2nd Annual.  A fun way 5k fun run/walk that takes the first step toward helping older orphans find forever families What is it? A FUN way to raise funds for Summer of Hope – an organization that brings international school-aged orphans to the U.S. for a great summer and an opportunity to meet with families who often end up adopting, mentoring or creating lifelong friendships.

Event takes place at Veterans Memorial Park in Boise. Family fun – Free picnic lunch, kids activities, and international entertainment.

For additional information visit the race website Summer of Hope or contact the race director Vivian Hodgkinson.

5th Annual. 5k run/walk starts at 8:00 a.m. at Parma High School. Proceeds will benefit the Parma High School cross country team.

For additional information email race director Susan Beck or contact Parma High School 722-5115 ext 3.

For additional information visit the Ironman Boise website

For additional information visit the Teton Dam Marathon race website.

33rd Annual. Run or walk and then take in the Cherry Festival events which include a cherry pit spitting contest!

For additional information visit the race website Gem County Recreation or email the race director. To register on-line visit the Spondoro.com website.

The Milk Run in one of a full slate of events associated with Meridian Dairy Days which celebrates the community’s heritage when Meridian was the dairy center of Idaho. The Milk Run starts at Meridian Speedway. Little tykes can participate in a .25 mile run around the track, and then the older kids and adults do a 5k race that starts and ends at the Speedway.

For additional information visit the Meridian Chamber of Commerce website.

For additional information visit the race coordinator Payette Lake Ski Club’s website.

2nd Annual.

Speed Tri is designed to find the fastest triathlete in the race, not the fastest swimmer, cyclist or runner but the fastest, complete Triathlete! Every Speed Tri consists of a 500m swim, 20K Bike and a 5k run. It’s not a long race, but every second counts. Power, strength and execution are critical when challenging yourself, your fellow triathletes and the clock. We all love to compete and in the real world, not everyone has 40 hours a week to train for an ultra endurance race!

For additional information visit the race website.

3rd Annual. 5k and half marathon for women. Enjoy chocolate and champagne at the finish!

For addtional information visit the race  See Jane Run, website.

Ironman Coeur d’Alene 2011 is sold out. Most full Ironman races sell out within hours of opening entry the day after each event. Please plan to sign up a year in advance if you want to secure a general entry spot.

For additional information visit the Ironman Coeur d’Alene race website.

The 8th annual Main Street Mile “A Mile for Men’s Health” pesented by Saint Alphonsus will be Friday, evening in Downtown Boise. This benefit for prostate cancer awareness is a family oriented run/walk featuring an event for all ages and abilities, including the 10 and under crowd getting to chase an ice cream truck in the Meadow Gold Children’s Half Miler! Join your friends and family in supporting prostate cancer awareness and for a great night downtown. Proceeds go towards providing free prostate exams to men 40+ in the Treasure Valley.

For additional information visit the Main Street Mile race website or sign up online at spondoro.com.

A 10k mountain loop course all on Sun Valley Resorts Dollar Ski Mountain. This is not a hill climb. 90% single track, limited double track, runnable ascents, rocky/technical descents, and some flats.

For additional information visit the race website or email Brad Mitchell, the race director

For additional information email the race organizer Meridian City Parks & Rec.

For additional information visit the race website.

Small town 4th of July fun! Vale was the first stop in Oregon along the Oregon Trail. The history of Vale is reflected on 30 murals that grace the buildings in Vale. So run the race in the morning then check out all the murals and even stay around for the parade and rodeo in the evening.

For additional information visit the race website Vale Chamber of Commerce or contact the race director Kylie Gressley. Race entry forms available at Bandanna Running.

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Relay For Life is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we’ve lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it all right here in your community.

Teams of people camp out and take turns walking or running and each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. The Boise event will take place at Borah High School’s track and starts Friday evening at 6pm and ends the next morning at 10am.

For additional information visit the Ada County American Cancer Society website.

26th annual Spudman Triathlon. 1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run. Great open water swim at Spring Shores Marina. Long, challenging bike course goes from Spring Shores, over Hilltop and through Columbia Village to end on Parkcenter Blvd. 10k run is flat and shady along the Boise River Greenbelt.

YMCA Spudman Triathlon is part of the Best of the US Triathlon Series! The 1st place AMATEUR male and female finisher will win a spot in the National Best of the US triathlon, where the top male and female from all 50 states will compete to crown Best of the US! More information on this competition can be found at Best of the US Triathletes website.

For additional information or to sign up on-line visit the YMCA race website.

For additional information visit The City of Trees Marathon website or to sign up online visit Bluecircle Sports website

The City of Star’s annual celebration, “Star Hometown Celebration”. This annual fun run/walk has three distances (1 mile, 5k and 10k) will continue to be one of the many events associated with this celebration.

For additional information visit the City of Star website and click on the Parks and Rec Tab under departments.

2nd Annual. 5k fun run and walk starting at Veterans Park.

This fun run is in Logan’s honor to celebrate life and help raise awareness for SIDS in an effort to keep this from happening to other parents.

Proceeds from the event will benefit First Candle, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to safe pregnancies and the survival of babies through the first years of life. The organization’s priority is to eliminate Stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) with programs of research, education and advocacy.

For additional information or to register online visit the race website Logan’s Run with Hope.

For additional information visit the Elephants Perch race website.

This popular triathlon know for its “world’s fastest swim course”.

For additional information visit the Lions Spudman Triathlon race website.

Date and location have not been finalized for 2011. Please check back for information on this event sponsored by the Ridge to River program

For additional information visit the Ridge to Rivers website.

For additional information or to sign up on-line visit the YMCA race website.

Splash and Dash events for 0-8 years old and 9-12 years old. Non-swimmer and swimmer courses. These events take place on FRIDAY, August 6th.

For additional information visit Emmett’s Most Excellent Triathon – Kids Splash & Dash website or email the race director. To register on-line visit the Spondoro.com website.

10th Annual. Every year this triathlon receives great reviews. Great organization and great volunteers makes this an outstanding event.

Sprint, olympic, and aqua/bike events. Cash awards for olympic distance race. Idaho State Championships and Idaho Senior Games. Event capped at 600 athletes.

For additional information visit the Emmett Tri website.

Trail runners this is your race! Tough 12k trail run in the lower Boise Foothills. A loop course that includes sections of Trail 26A and Shanes. This race gets double thumbs up from past participants. Limited to 200 participants and registration is online only. No race day registration.

For additional information visit the Foothills XC12 race website or email the race director.

18th Annual. The Raspberry Run is the opening event of the annual Raspberry Festival, an annual fundraising event for the Historical Museum at St. Gertrude. This fun-filled, family-focused event includes a kids carnival, 10k Raspberry run run, 5k shortcake salk, cowboy breakfast, car show, live music, quilt show, cultural and craft demonstrations, silent auction, grand prize raffle, BBQ beef sandwiches, famous raspberry shortcake, raspberry products, museum visits, chapel tours, and and arts and crafts fair.

Runners in the 10k event will enjoy a paved country road that offers spectacular views of the Camas Prairie in mid-harvest, the Seven Devils, mountains in the Gospel-Hump Wilderness and the breaks of the famous Salmon River, the “River of No Return.”

For additional information visit the St. Gertrude website or contact the race director Krista Green.

2nd Annual. 50 mile and 50k endurance runs in the Boise National Forest. These will be tough races, with 12,600 ft and 9,600 ft of gain respectively.

For additional information visit the runwildidaho race website or email the race director Ben Blessing.

Annual Kuna Days 5k Fun Run & Walk. Enjoy our greenbelt and the Kuna neighborhoods. Stay for awards after the run.

For additional information email the race director Jeff Ulmer or to register online visit bluecirclesports.com.

3rd annual. This fall you have an amazing opportunity to get out and enjoy the Sawtooth Mountains, on foot! So come join in for a day of fun, food and laughs. The Jon Francis Race to Lake Alturas is a 5k race that will take place at Luther Heights Bible Camp, near Lake Alturas in the Stanley Basin. This race has been organized in memory of Jon Francis, a former Luther Heights counselor. Jon went hiking on Grand Mogul peak and did not return. This race will be a fundraiser for both Luther Heights, and the Jon Francis Foundation.

Since this race takes place in a National Recreation Area it has an imposed limit of 100 participants, so plan on signing up early to reserve your spot.

For additional information visit the race website Jon Francis – Race to Alturas or email the race director Micah Drew.

3rd Annual! New York Life presents its 3rd annual community appreciation and fun run event. 1 mile kids run and greenbelt 5k. Lots of LIFE activities are planned including a free child identification safety kit and a FREE BBQ

For additional information visit the race website or contact the race director, Shauri, at 208-343-4648. To sign up online visit spondoro.com.

These 5k run/walk and 10k run are part of the Three Island Crossing Celebration. Make sure to check out other events associated with the Three Island Celebration which include: food and craft vendors, Prime Time Swingers music show, mountain man expo (knife and tomahawk throwing competition), pioneer crafts show, quilt show, and a stagecoach display & wagon rides.

No race website and no on-line registration at this time. For additional information please email the race director.

The races start at Upper Payette Lake 16 miles north of McCall on Warren Wagon Rd. The location has a single transition area and great scenery for this 1.5 k swim, 40 k and 10 k run. Also added is the sprint triathlon of 1k swim, 20k bike, 5k run.

For additional information visit the race website or email the race director. To register on-line vist spondoro.com.

Idaho Senior Games 5k and 10k Road Race Championships.

The Idaho Senior Games is a social and recreational experience designed to encourage better health and fitness of men and women age 50 and over. The level of competitiveness is up to you! There are more than 50 events, with competition in 11 different age categories. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded in all age groups for all events.

Idaho Senior Games is endorsed by the Idaho Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports, and belongs to the U.S. National Senior Games Organization.

For additional information visit the Idaho Senior Games website or email the games.

4th Annual. The Garden City Chamber River Run is a 5k and 1 mile kids run benefiting the Boys and Girls Club. Post race activities for kids to participate in as well as a live band. Pancake Breakfast is included with every event entry.

For additional information visit the Garden City Chamber website. To register online visit BlueCircle Sports.

Point to point courses that begins in the Targhee National Forest near the headwaters of the Warm River and end in the city of Ashton. Entry includes an embroidered polo shirt, unique finisher’s medallion, bus transportation to the start, and a huckleberry milkshake for all finishers.

For additional information visit the Mesa Falls Marathon race website.

Idaho Senior Games Track & Field Championships. A full schedule of track events.

The Idaho Senior Games is a social and recreational experience designed to encourage better health and fitness of men and women age 50 and over. The level of competitiveness is up to you! There are more than 50 events, with competition in 11 different age categories. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded in all age groups for all events.

Idaho Senior Games is endorsed by the Idaho Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports, and belongs to the U.S. National Senior Games Organization.

For additional information visit the Idaho Senior Games website or email the games.