Race Info
Everything you need to know about race day in Malad City, Idaho.
Race day
| Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 (always the second Saturday of October) |
|---|---|
| Start times | 10:00 AM · mass start, all distances Line up at the start in distance order, longest to shortest: Full Marathon in front, then Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile at the back. One gun, one start — you peel off the course where your distance ends. |
| Start & finish | Malad City Park, 50 W 100 N, Malad City, Idaho 83252 |
| Packet pickup | Friday before race day · 4:00–8:00 PM at Malad City Park Race-morning pickup available 8:30–9:30 AM |
| Cut-off | 6 hours · all distances must finish by 4:00 PM |
What is included
- Custom finisher medal (all distances)
- Malad Valley Marathon t-shirt
- Chip timing on every bib
- Aid stations every 2 miles with water, electrolyte, and gels (Half & Full)
- Hot breakfast at the finish line in Malad City Park
- Free race photos within 48 hours
Awards
- Custom hand-crafted overall awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female (every distance)
Travel & lodging
Malad City sits 9 miles north of the Idaho/Utah border on I-15, 90 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and 75 minutes from Pocatello. The Malad Motel and Village Inn Motel offer rooms in town; nearby Tremonton, UT has additional chain hotels 30 minutes south.
Weather
Race morning in the Malad Valley typically sees lows in the upper-30s°F at dawn, warming to the upper-40s°F by the 10:00 AM gun and afternoon highs in the low-60s°F. Bring layers for the start and a wind layer for the higher portions of the half and full courses.