Foothills XC12K

Stay tuned for information about the 2024 XC12K!

2023 results

The XC12K is the premier running trail race in the Boise Foothills. There are cash prizes and a great raffle, so don't miss out!

2023 race info:

Saturday, September 9 | 8am

Distances: 12K & 5K

PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS:

Fleet Feet Meridian | Thursday, Sept. 7th | 12-6:30pm

Fleet Feet Meridian | Friday, Sept. 8th | 10:30am-2pm

Shu’s Idaho Running Company | Friday, Sept. 8 | 3-6pm

Race day: 6:30-7:30 on site

Registration:

Field Limit: 200 participants, first come/first serve

July - August 31: $40
Sept 1 - 8: $50

Registration closes September 8 at 5pm

Please note there will be NO day-of registrations this year!

Cash Purse:

$375
- $75 to winners of each gender category in the 12k race - male, female, and non-binary/other
- $50 to winners of Mountain Royalty - male, female, and non-binary/other

The Course:

Written Course Description

12K

Start in parking lot
Left on Mtn Cove Road
Right on Toll Road (2nd parking lot on right)
Left on Ridgecrest to the top
Water Station #1 (top of Ridgecrest)
Right to Central Ridge
Water Station #2 (Shane's/Bucktail junction)
Stay right onto Shane's Loop
Stay left on Three Bears
Stay Left to complete Shane's loop
Right on Bucktail (foot traffic loop) to junction
Left at junction to go UP Ridgecrest
Water Station #1 (top of Ridgecrest)
Right on Central Ridge all the way down to Toll Road
Right on Toll Road
Left on Mtn. Cove back to start/finish

5K

Start in parking lot
Left on Mtn Cove Road
Right on Toll Road (2nd parking lot on right)
Left on Ridgecrest to the top
Water Station #1 TOP OF RIDGECREST
Left on Central Ridge all the way down to Toll Road
Right on Toll Road
Left on Mtn. Cove back to start/finish

Aid Stations: 2 on course

Race Location and Time:
Start/Finish area: Fort Boise - far east end parking lot, off Reserve Street
*Due to possible congestion it is recommended to park near Fort Boise Community Center and walk to start/finish area.
Start time: 8am
Awards Ceremony: Approximately 9:30am at start/finish area
Age Group Placement: 19 under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Other Considerations:
Weather Consideration: Race course or race date could change due to wet conditions to protect the trails.
Cutoff time: Walkers and run-walkers are welcome to participate! However, cutoff time will be 10:30 am (elapsed total of 2:30).

Photos:

After the race you’ll be able to find photos here.

ADA Accommodation: If an interested participant plans to request an ADA accommodation for this USATF sanctioned event, please send an email to the race director at the e-mail below. Note that evaluations of requests are evaluated by a USATF committee and will require 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of all medical documents for evaluation.

No refunds or number transfers allowed. There are also no refunds if the race must be cancelled for any reason (trail conditions, weather, etc).

About the Race
The Foothills XC12K is a USA Track and Field sanctioned event. Special thanks to The City of Boise, Ridge to Rivers Trail System, and the Idaho BLM.

Funds raised from this year’s race will benefit the Bogus Basin Nordic Team and support the development of Nordic skiing in the Treasure Valley.

Questions?
Email lettie@bbnt.ski