Boise Front Trail Festival
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Boise Front Trail Festival
The Boise Front Trail Festival is a two-day trail running event at Bogus Basin near Boise, ID, held July 31 - August 1, 2026. The weekend includes an uphill Hill Climb on Friday and longer trail races on Saturday, with proceeds donated to Ridge to Rivers.
Distances offered:
- Hill Climb (uphill event, listed as a 2 mile uphill race)
- 5 mile trail race
- 10 mile trail race
Packet pickup is available in the days before the event at Fleet Feet Meridian and Fleet Feet Nampa, with limited race-day pickup at the start/finish area. Parking is provided at the Bogus Basin Frontier Point Lodge parking lots and volunteers will direct vehicles. Bathrooms are available through the Frontier Point Lodge and portable restrooms at the start/finish area.
The Hill Climb finishes at the summit of Shafer Butte; participants will be guided on the quickest route back down and are expected to descend on their own. Course maps and GPS routes are provided for the Hill Climb, 5 mile, and 10 mile courses, with 2026 courses noted as subject to change.
Awards include cash prizes for overall top finishers and age-group prizes, with additional prizes for top three male and female finishers in the 5 mile and uphill events. The event participates in a Youth Trail Initiative and offers a youth athlete discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
