Priest Lake Marathon
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Priest Lake Marathon
Priest Lake Marathon is a gravel running event held at Hill’s Resort on the west side of Priest Lake, Idaho. The event includes multiple distances:
- 50 km
- Marathon (26.2 mi)
- Half Marathon (13.1 mi)
- Lakeshore 10 km
Courses run primarily on packed dirt forest roads through cedar and hemlock groves and along the lakeshore. Surfaces across distances are described as about 80% smooth dirt forest roads, under 10% rocky forest roads with loose and fixed rocks, and under 10% paved roads that remain open to traffic. The 50 km course follows the marathon route with an additional out-and-back loop and lists an elevation gain of about 2100 feet.
Aid stations with water and sports drink are located roughly every 2 to 3 miles on the 50 km course. Fifty kilometre runners may use two drop bags, placed at specified locations on the course and returned after the race. Courses are heavily marked with signs and flagging tape.
Race amenities include a custom finisher medal, a tech fabric finisher shirt, a finishers’ lunch with a beer or other beverage, and overall and age group awards based on chip time. Course safety notes highlight open-road sections, wildlife awareness, and firm cutoff times. Pets are not permitted on any course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
