Registration Update

August 15, 2026 RACE DATE CONFIRMED. Registration will open April 1st!

Distances for 2026 now includes a Kid's Run. Make the weekend a family affair!

Our offerings, within a couple 10ths of a mile either direction, include:
Short: 1k/.6mi Kid's Run
Tall: 10k/6.4mi
Grande: 25k/15.3mi
Venti: 50k/30.6mi
*** Important--Sign in as a Guest when registering your child, or create an account for them. DO NOT register as yourself ***
There isn't an age minimum or limit for the 1k/Short Kids' Run. Parents/guardians are welcome to accompany kiddos and we also have volunteers to help them find their way around Railroad Ranch.

We require participants to be 18 years of age or under 18 years old with parental and race director permission. Please email us to register minors.

For 2026, all runners who complete their chosen punishment will receive a finishers medal. Prizes awarded to Top 3 Women & Top 3 Men runners in Tall/Grande/Venti distances. Late breakfast/brunch/lunch included in race entry fee for all distances. Think burritos, burgers, baked potatoes, chips, fruit & beverages. More goodies and details to come!
Participation is limited. If a distance fills, we may allocate additional spots from another distance. There will also be a waitlist should we hit capacity.

We also love running and racing! To help us plan, race prices will increase August 1st. Commit and register early! See you at the start and finish line next August!

Cheers from your new Race Directors,
Sylvia, Jackie, Kristen & Jodi

General Updates

July 15th
Park Info:
>All vehicles entering the park are required to pay a $7 Motor Vehicle Fee per day at the entrance.
>All registered runners will be given (1) Parking Pass for August 15th upon Check-In Friday evening or Saturday morning.
>Carpool if possible.
>Ranchview Parking may fill up. Overflow parking is to the right of the park entrance. Makes for a nice warm-up to walk/jog to the start.
>If you are being dropped off in the morning give your parking pass to your driver so they may park legally upon return.
Little to no cell service at Ranchview Parking and Boys House. Some service in North East section of the course & Becker Aid Station.
****DO NOT BRING DOGS TO THE PARK! They are allowed in parking lots only.****

Race Info:
>Location of Friday night Check-In TBD.
>Saturday morning Check-In is at The Boy's House beginning about 6am.
>Start/Finish on East Side of The Boy's House for all distances.
>Brunch/Lunch provided for all runners.
>If you have specific dietary needs please bring your own aid station fare.
>50k Runners may leave and access a drop bag at The Boys House.
>Bring your own cup for Aid Stations!!
>Bring your own utensils & plates for lunch! We'd like to diminish the amount of trash generated at this event.
>Pick up trash on the trails...whether you dropped it or not!
*****Yield to other trail users & other runners. Make eye contact especially with horseback riders & mountain bikers. Communicate. Be aware of cattle too. You will be moving between pastures through small "man" gates. OPEN & CLOSE them. Feel free to hold open for someone behind you & make sure to close securely! Do not pass thru the large cattle gates. Negligence here is detrimental to our permit, the cattle and the ranch. Take an extra 10 seconds to secure gates properly. Thank you!****

>Bring a chair, blanket, towel and other gear to leave at The Boys House before your start time. Then it will be available to you upon finishing!

Course

The courses for all three distances are in a word, beautiful. Wildlife may abound, as you run through forest and meadows, on gravel, two-tracks and pine needle covered single track with stunning views of the Teton Mountains as well as the local valley.

The course is 25K in length. 50K runners are blessed to run 2 loops. Our new 10K distance, follows the Silver Lake Trail after accessing the aid station via two-tracks. The1k Kid's Run follows the gravel path loop through historic Railroad Ranch.
The START/FINISH line for all distances is the East lawn of The Boy's House.
Course reroutes for 2026 make the on-course aid station easier to access for volunteers and runners alike. A course direction change should help runners manage the open meadow sections and lessen the sun/ heat impact. Updates and course maps to come!

Course Maps:
10k: https://api.coros.com/coros/data/share-track?regionId=1&id=478767753210331136

25k/50k: https://api.coros.com/coros/data/share-track?regionId=1&id=478767616301957120

Aid Stations

Nothing has been spared in bringing you the finest in aid station fare. There is one on-course aid station that you will access multiple times during your journey, plus a station at the start/finish line. The food selection is standard aid fare, including cookies, chips, soda, candy, pickles, water, sports drink, etc. Aid station personnel will be at your beck and call. The 10k runners will visit this aid station one time, the 25K runners will visit twice, and the 50K runners will have the privilege of visiting four times. CUPLESS race. Bring your own drinking vessel!

Lodging

Please note that there are no camping facilities inside the park. Yurts and park buildings are available to rent. Visit the parks website for details. https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/state-park/harriman-state-park/

There are several forest service campgrounds in the area plus dispersed camping is available. Check out www.recreation.gov for the best campgrounds around Ashton & Island Park, ID or the Caribou-Targhee National Forest website.

Additionally, hotels/motels and nightly rentals can be found from West Yellowstone, MT to Island Park, ID to Ashton, ID from 5 to 45 min from the park.

Check In

Exact times TBD for 2026. Plan for late Friday afternoon into evening & early Saturday morning.

Race Festivities

We have reserved the “Boy’s House” for your post-race dining and relaxation. This building overlooks the river, and the east lawn serves as the Start/Finish area.
Once you have completed your journey, join your fellow travelers overlooking the Henry’s Fork River for a meal and beverages. Cheer on runners as they finish, bring a fly rod and fish the river, or hang out.
The Boy's house is a drop bag location. Bringing a chair in the morning is recommended!

To minimize trash and waste, bring your own table service i.e.cups, plates, bowls and utensils for lunch! Pack it in & pack it out.

Rules/Advice

As well-mannered trail runners, it is expected that you will follow the standard protocols regarding trail racing. This will include not disposing of your trash on the ground, not cheating or cutting the course, being very polite to the aid station personnel, other runners, other visitors, and park personnel. You may encounter mountain bikers and horseback riders. Horses have the right of way. If you veer off course, you will need to return to where you left the course and then resume your race. If you just elect to come back to the start, you will be credited with a DNF.

NO DOGS allowed in Harriman State Park, except in the parking areas. Please leave your 4-legged friends at home. They are NOT allowed to run with you.

ADVICE: Mid-August temps the last few years have reached the high-80's. Underestimating the sun & heat leads to dehydration and cramping. Many participants struggle on lap 2 of the 50k from not consuming enough water and electrolytes. The Henry's Fork is accessible for a quick dunk by the bridge.
We do not have an official cut-off time, however completing your chosen distance by 4pm is appreciated!

Course Marking

Course markings will consist of directional arrows, ribbons, signage as necessary and flour arrows on the ground, weather permitting.

Refunds and Rollovers

Here is the policy
We will refund your entry fee PROVIDED the race is full and there is someone on the wait list to take your spot.
This refund is available up to approximately 30 days prior to the race.
If the race is not full, then there is no refund. Within 30 days there is no refund available.
How do you get a refund? Just send us a note through the website contact page.
Rollovers
There are no rollovers.
The entry fee you pay is for this year’s race and covers this year’s supplies, fees, insurance, etc.
The best thing to do is to get a refund if the race fills.
Transfers
We DO NOT allow race entries to be sold or transferred to anyone. This is a liability issue.
If you are out running the race and get hurt and can’t communicate with us, we have no idea who you are, who to contact, etc.
Plus it has the potential to really screw up results.
The best thing to do is to get your refund if the race is full and have your friend just sign up for the race.

Event's current local time: 9:44 AM MT