Athlete Guide
Packet Pick-up:
Pre-race packet pick-up will be offered for participants on Friday, October 10, 2025. Location: TBD
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If you are not able to pick-up your packet, someone else can pick it up for you. There will be a limited last minute bib pick-up on race morning near the start line. This race morning bib pick-up is ONLY for extenuating circumstances.
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Race Start Location:
Honeysuckle Beach Boat Launch (2369 E Honeysuckle Ave, Hayden, ID 83835)
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Parking:
NO PARKING will be available at the start line of the race course. There are two primary options for getting to the start / finish area.
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1. Drop off Zone: There is a drop off zone at which participants or spectators may be dropped off near the start line at the corner of E Honeysuckle Ave & Chalet Rd. From the drop off zone, it is a 0.2 mile walk to the Start / Finish area at Honeysuckle Beach.
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2. Off-site Parking and Shuttle Bus: There are 3 parking lots available about 1 mile west of the start line along Honeysuckle Ave. A shuttle bus (50person capacity) will be making continual loops every 15minutes between 6:30am - 2:25pm along Honeysuckle Ave and the start / finish line. Participants and spectators may board the shuttle bus for free at any time during its operation. Priority boarding will be given to runners with a bib number before the race. Spectators should be prepared to wait for a few buses or may want to walk to the start before the race. RUNNERS! If you all wait to board the shuttle 20minutes before your start, you will miss your start. Plan to arrive plenty early so you don’t miss your start! We highly encourage runners to utilize the drop off zone option if possible to avoid overcrowding on the shuttle bus.
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Parking 1 : City of Hayden Gravel Parking Lot (E Smith Rd and Honeysuckle Ave) - SHUTTLE BUS STOP
Parking 2 : Church of Jesus Christ (477 E Honeysuckle Ave) - SHUTTLE BUS STOP
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Race Schedule:
7:30am - Marathon
8:00am - Half Marathon
8:05am - Kids Fun Run
8:30am - Quarter Marathon
8:40am - 5K
2:30pm - Event Ends
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Cutoff Times:
Marathon: Runners are required to finish in 6 hours and 30 minutes (before 2:00pm). This assumes a Marathon runner averages roughly an 14:50 min per mile pace.
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Gear Check:
Gear check will be available for ALL runners at the start line. In an effort to reduce waste, we ask runners to please bring your own bag to put your belongings in. We will provide a tyvek hospital type wrist band to label your bag with your bib number. You will need your bib number showing when you drop off and pick-up your bag. Gear check is only available for athletes wearing bib numbers.
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Aid Stations / Nutrition:
Aid Stations will be equipped water and electrolyte fill stations, GU gels, and gummy bear chews. Water will be provided at the starting line.
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Runners are encouraged to bring their own reusable cups and bottles in an effort to reduce garbage on course. Although we will still have cups available at aid stations, we ask runners to help us reduce waste by running with their own reusable cups and bottles.
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A limited supply of First Aid will be located at all Aid Stations on each course, and at the Finish Line.
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Marathon: There will be Aid Stations located every 2-3 miles along the course.
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Half Marathon: There will be Aid Stations located every 2-3 miles along the course.
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Quarter Marathon: There will be TWO Aid Stations located along the course.
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5K: There will be ONE Aid Station located near the turnaround.
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There will be toilets at every aid station along the course.
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Runner Safety:
This event takes place on city roads and sidewalks. There will be law enforcement or flaggers to help runners cross roads, but please be alert when you are running and pay attention to course officials at all crossings. Any runner using headphones should make sure their have only one headphone in their ear, or use bone conduction headphones.
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Awards:
Awards will be distributed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall for Male and Female for each distance. Age group awards will also be provided for 1st place in age groups. Age Groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
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If you are not able to stay for your award, they can be shipped to you for a $10 shipping and handling fee.
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Finish Area:
The finish line will have water, electrolytes, snacks, and food. Swag will be available to purchase. Portable toilets and hand washing stations will be available in the start / finish area.
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Virtual:
The Virtual Run sign up is available between January 01, 2025 - October 11, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between October 10 - 19, 2025 to the virtual results page located here. Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (October 11, 2025).
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