Spirit of Magic Valley Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Spirit of Magic Valley race day includes multiple distances held in Twin Falls, Idaho, and begins and ends at Shoshone Falls. Distances offered:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids 1 Mile
Registration details list tiered fees with earlier and later registration prices. Registration includes a cotton/poly event shirt, finish line snacks, and a unique finisher award.
Course and logistics
All races use the Snake River Canyon Rim Trail and pass landmarks such as Perrine Bridge, the Evel Knievel Jump Site, and Shoshone Falls. Aid stations along the courses provide water and Gatorade. Half marathon aid station locations include Evil Knievel Jump Site (Mile 1.9 and Mile 11.2), Eastland/Pole Line Trailhead (Mile 3.1 and Mile 10.0), Visitor Center (Mile 4.3 and Mile 8.8), Waterfall Bridge (Mile 5.4 and Mile 7.7), Washington/Federation (Mile 5.9 and Mile 7.2), and Perrine Rd. cul-de-sac turnaround (Mile 6.55). The 10K lists aid stations at Evil Knievel Jump Site (Mile 1.9 and Mile 4.3) and Eastland/Pole Line Trailhead (Mile 3.1).
Race packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, June 5 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, 1939 Fillmore St, Twin Falls. The race shirt deadline is May 23. The event is owned and operated by the Run It Forward Foundation, which supports young athletes by providing assistance for entry fees, housing, food, apparel, coaching expenses, and related goods and services for youth competitions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
