Idaho Trail & Ultra Series
- Date Sat 18th January 2025 - Fri 19th December 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating year of trail running at the Idaho Trail & Ultra Series (ITUS), which kicks off on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in the beautiful city of Boise, Ada. This exciting series features 11 races throughout the year, each offering stunning views and challenging courses that will put your endurance, speed, and grit to the test. With race distances starting from 50K and going up to 100 miles, there's something for every ultra enthusiast!
To earn a coveted ITUS jacket, participants must complete at least four of the ultra-distance races by the end of the series on December 19, 2025. Runners will accumulate points based on their finishing times and race distances, with the top six men and women gaining recognition as "The Dirty Dozen" and receiving a special award. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just starting your journey, the ITUS promises an unforgettable adventure filled with camaraderie and breathtaking Idaho landscapes. Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible series!
To earn a coveted ITUS jacket, participants must complete at least four of the ultra-distance races by the end of the series on December 19, 2025. Runners will accumulate points based on their finishing times and race distances, with the top six men and women gaining recognition as "The Dirty Dozen" and receiving a special award. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just starting your journey, the ITUS promises an unforgettable adventure filled with camaraderie and breathtaking Idaho landscapes. Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible series!
Organiser's Description
ITUS IS A SERIES OF 11 RACES ACROSS IDAHO FROM VARIOUS RACE DIRECTORS THAT OFFER SOME OF THE MOST AMAZING VIEWS AND CHALLENGES TO TEST YOUR ENDURANCE, SPEED, AND GRIT.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE IDAHO TRAIL ULTRA SERIES?
Complete 4 of the 11 races in any ultra distance (31 miles or more) and you get a logo'd ITUS jacket at the end of the year.
POINTS SYSTEM:
* You accumulate points based on the distance and finish time of each race.
* The top 6 men and women in points are considered "The Dirty Dozen" and you receive a special Dirty Dozen award.
* How are ITUS points configured?
* We divide the winning time by runner time and then multiply by the applicable points for that race (31 for 50k)
* BONUS POINTS: 1st place -10 points; 2nd place -5 points; 3rd place -3 points. 2nd and 3rd place points are calculated on the formula BEFORE adding the bonus points.
THE 2025 IDAHO EVENTS THAT EARN ITUS POINTS:
JANUARY
* WILSON CREEK FROZEN 50K JANUARY 25
MARCH
*
PULSE ENDURANCE RUNS 100M, 48HR/24HR/12HR/6HR: [https://www.pulserunning.com/pulseenduranceruns] MARCH 14TH-16TH (COMPLETE AT LEAST 50K)
APRIL
*
SPITFIRE 55K: [https://www.spitfireultra.com/] APRIL 19TH
*
WEISER RIVER 50K: [https://www.pulserunning.com/weiser-river-50k] APRIL 27TH
JUNE
*
SCOUT MOUNTAIN ULTRA TRAIL 100M, 50M, AND 50K : [https://scoutmountainultras.com/] JUNE 6-7
*
RIVER OF NO RETURN 108K, AND 55K: [https://ronrenduranceruns.com/] JUNE 14TH
JULY
*
BEAVERHEAD ENDURANCE RUNS 100K & 55K: [https://beaverheadrun.com/] JULY 12TH
*
STANDHOPE ULTRA CHALLENGE 100M & 60K: [https://standhopeultrachallenge.wordpress.com/] JULY 25TH-27TH
SEPTEMBER
*
IF YOU'RE NOT FIRST YOU'RE LAST: [https://www.pulserunning.com/notfirstyourelast] SEPTEMBER 6TH - ? (COMPLETE AT LEAST 50K)
*
BOGUS 50/50: [https://www.pulserunning.com/bogus-50-50] 50M & 50K - SEPTEMBER 28TH
DECEMBER
*
DIZZY HORSE BACKYARD ULTRA: [https://www.trail2sparta.com/dizzyhorse] DECEMBER 13TH -? (COMPLETE AT LEAST 50K)
HOW TO COMPLETE THE IDAHO TRAIL ULTRA SERIES?
Complete 4 of the 11 races in any ultra distance (31 miles or more) and you get a logo'd ITUS jacket at the end of the year.
POINTS SYSTEM:
* You accumulate points based on the distance and finish time of each race.
* The top 6 men and women in points are considered "The Dirty Dozen" and you receive a special Dirty Dozen award.
* How are ITUS points configured?
* We divide the winning time by runner time and then multiply by the applicable points for that race (31 for 50k)
* BONUS POINTS: 1st place -10 points; 2nd place -5 points; 3rd place -3 points. 2nd and 3rd place points are calculated on the formula BEFORE adding the bonus points.
THE 2025 IDAHO EVENTS THAT EARN ITUS POINTS:
JANUARY
* WILSON CREEK FROZEN 50K JANUARY 25
MARCH
*
PULSE ENDURANCE RUNS 100M, 48HR/24HR/12HR/6HR: [https://www.pulserunning.com/pulseenduranceruns] MARCH 14TH-16TH (COMPLETE AT LEAST 50K)
APRIL
*
SPITFIRE 55K: [https://www.spitfireultra.com/] APRIL 19TH
*
WEISER RIVER 50K: [https://www.pulserunning.com/weiser-river-50k] APRIL 27TH
JUNE
*
SCOUT MOUNTAIN ULTRA TRAIL 100M, 50M, AND 50K : [https://scoutmountainultras.com/] JUNE 6-7
*
RIVER OF NO RETURN 108K, AND 55K: [https://ronrenduranceruns.com/] JUNE 14TH
JULY
*
BEAVERHEAD ENDURANCE RUNS 100K & 55K: [https://beaverheadrun.com/] JULY 12TH
*
STANDHOPE ULTRA CHALLENGE 100M & 60K: [https://standhopeultrachallenge.wordpress.com/] JULY 25TH-27TH
SEPTEMBER
*
IF YOU'RE NOT FIRST YOU'RE LAST: [https://www.pulserunning.com/notfirstyourelast] SEPTEMBER 6TH - ? (COMPLETE AT LEAST 50K)
*
BOGUS 50/50: [https://www.pulserunning.com/bogus-50-50] 50M & 50K - SEPTEMBER 28TH
DECEMBER
*
DIZZY HORSE BACKYARD ULTRA: [https://www.trail2sparta.com/dizzyhorse] DECEMBER 13TH -? (COMPLETE AT LEAST 50K)
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