Top of Tamarack
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Tamarack, Idaho
- Price $80.85
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Top of Tamarack event on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in beautiful Donnelly, Valley County! This unique occasion combines physical challenge with a powerful message of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Participants can choose to run, hike, or bike along a stunning service road, tackling distances up to 15 miles round trip with a breathtaking elevation climb of 2,900 feet to the summit.
As you make your way up the mountain, collect special tokens at each mile post that symbolize your incredible journey and mental strength. Celebrate your achievements at the finish line, where the first male and female to reach the top will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain! This event not only promotes personal growth but also honors those affected by mental health challenges, providing vital support to local initiatives. Don't miss your chance to be part of this uplifting experience – register by September 10th to secure your spot and race swag!
As you make your way up the mountain, collect special tokens at each mile post that symbolize your incredible journey and mental strength. Celebrate your achievements at the finish line, where the first male and female to reach the top will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain! This event not only promotes personal growth but also honors those affected by mental health challenges, providing vital support to local initiatives. Don't miss your chance to be part of this uplifting experience – register by September 10th to secure your spot and race swag!
Organiser's Description
***UPDATE*** Weve just opened 25 additional spots! Please be aware that entries received from this point forward may not be guaranteed an individual honoree plaque along the Memorial Mile. However, we will have a large communal chalkboard sign available for everyone to write messages and names in honor of loved ones. *******
Top of Tamarack is where mental health meets mental strength, all for a good cause!
This is an event unlike any other! Participants run, hike, or bike up the mountain and soak up the epic views of Valley County! You can choose to tackle any distance along the service road leading up to the summit. The maximum distance is 15 miles round trip with a full 2,900 foot elevation climb to the Top of Tamarack. There is no DNF (did not finish) in this race. Each mile post along your journey will be marked with a special token, reminding you that you have achieved a great distance and you are mentally strong. Collect as many tokens as you can and then head back down the mountain to celebrate your achievement. The first male and female to reach the top (for both biking and running) will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain!
Top of Tamarack is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention event. It celebrates those who are battling mental health challenges on their way to mental health recovery and who are still here with us today. It is a race that honors those who have lost their lives to suicide. It is a race that brings together athletes of all levels and gives them a purpose for moving forward. Race proceeds will benefit Gr8ter, Inc., a local non-profit organization that helps people struggling with mental health issues find hope and happiness in spite of their struggles.
You must register by September 10th in order to be guaranteed race swag.
Top of Tamarack is where mental health meets mental strength, all for a good cause!
This is an event unlike any other! Participants run, hike, or bike up the mountain and soak up the epic views of Valley County! You can choose to tackle any distance along the service road leading up to the summit. The maximum distance is 15 miles round trip with a full 2,900 foot elevation climb to the Top of Tamarack. There is no DNF (did not finish) in this race. Each mile post along your journey will be marked with a special token, reminding you that you have achieved a great distance and you are mentally strong. Collect as many tokens as you can and then head back down the mountain to celebrate your achievement. The first male and female to reach the top (for both biking and running) will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain!
Top of Tamarack is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention event. It celebrates those who are battling mental health challenges on their way to mental health recovery and who are still here with us today. It is a race that honors those who have lost their lives to suicide. It is a race that brings together athletes of all levels and gives them a purpose for moving forward. Race proceeds will benefit Gr8ter, Inc., a local non-profit organization that helps people struggling with mental health issues find hope and happiness in spite of their struggles.
You must register by September 10th in order to be guaranteed race swag.
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