Kootenai River Run 10K
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Kootenai River Run 5K and 10K
The event takes place on July 18, 2026 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and is part of the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce Kootenai River Days. It is sponsored by Idaho Forest Group. Courses start and finish at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, located four blocks west of town, and run in and around the city.
Distances:
- 5 km (3.1 miles)
- 10 km (6.2 miles)
Entry options include a tech t-shirt or a no-shirt choice. Fees listed are $30 or $40 Canadian with a tech t-shirt, and $15 or $20 Canadian without a t-shirt. To assure receipt of a t-shirt, entries must be received by June 30, 2025. Entries are accepted on the morning of the race with no late fee. Preregistered finishers receive a t-shirt unless the no-shirt option was chosen; a limited number of extra shirts may be available on race day.
Aid stations are located at the finish line, near the 1 and 2 mile points for 5K runners, and near the 1, 2, 4, and 5 mile points for 10K runners. Trophies are presented to overall male and female winners. Ribbons are given to the top three finishers in each listed age group. A team prize is awarded to the team of five with the lowest combined time. Door prizes will be drawn after the race, including a grand prize gift certificate toward running shoes.
Net proceeds support college scholarships for local student runners and the Bonners Ferry High School cross-country program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.