Wild River Dash
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Boise, Idaho
- Price $33.63 - $87.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor fun at the Sixth Annual Wild River Dash on Saturday, August 22, 2026, taking place in the picturesque Boise, Ada! This vibrant paddling and running duathlon is perfect for all ages and celebrates women and the joy of outdoor adventures. Participants will kick off the event with a thrilling half-mile paddle across the scenic Quinn's Pond, followed by a delightful 2-mile run along the beautiful Boise Greenbelt.
Whether you're an individual racer or prefer the camaraderie of a relay team, this event offers something for everyone. Kids can join in the excitement with a shorter course featuring a quarter-mile paddle and a 1-mile run. With race activities starting at 9:00 AM and a lively after-party until 1:00 PM, there's plenty of time to soak in the festive atmosphere. Plus, all proceeds support Wild Hearts Idaho's mission to provide safe transportation for young adventurers. Don't miss out on the chance to make a splash and fuel outdoor adventures at the Wild River Dash – be wild, go wild!
Whether you're an individual racer or prefer the camaraderie of a relay team, this event offers something for everyone. Kids can join in the excitement with a shorter course featuring a quarter-mile paddle and a 1-mile run. With race activities starting at 9:00 AM and a lively after-party until 1:00 PM, there's plenty of time to soak in the festive atmosphere. Plus, all proceeds support Wild Hearts Idaho's mission to provide safe transportation for young adventurers. Don't miss out on the chance to make a splash and fuel outdoor adventures at the Wild River Dash – be wild, go wild!
Organiser's Description
Join the Sixth Annual Wild River Dash hosted by Wild Hearts Idaho! This family-friendly, all ages, paddling and running duathlon race is all about having fun and celebrating women and everything outdoors! The course starts with a fun paddle out and back across Quinns Pond and ends with a beautiful 2-mile loop run on the Greenbelt. Register as an individual or as a relay team of two, with one person paddling and the other running. All proceeds from the race go directly towards breaking down transportation barriers for Wild Hearts Idaho's outdoor adventure programs, making sure every girl has safe and reliable transportation for every adventure! Fuel WHI's adventures by making a splash at the Wild River Dash! Be Wild, Go Wild!
WILD RIVER DASH INFORMATION:
* Time - 9:00am - 1:00pm. More information will be shared on your specific wave start time closer to race day!
* Pre-Race Announcement: 9:15am
* Kids Individual & Relay Teams: 9:30am
* Adult & Teen Individuals: 10:00am
* Adult & Teen Relay Teams: 10:15am
* Party till 1
* Location - Esther Simplot Park.
* Race Participant Age Groups - Adults 18+, Teens 12-17, Kids 5-11!
* Packet pickup - Fleet Feet Meridian
* Grab Your Swag Yall! All race participants and volunteers will receive awesome swag.
* Please be sure to have your personal kayaks, paddle boards or canoes properly tagged with an invasive species sticker.
* Buy them online HERE [https://idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com/purchaseprivilege.page?_PageParam.displayCategoryID=103]
* Purchase them at Idaho River Sports
* Don't have a kayak, paddle board or canoe? HYDUS BOARD Tech will have paddleboards on hand for you to use and demo or contact IDAHO RIVER SPORTS after you've registered for the race to reserve your FREE rental!
ADULT AND TEEN COURSE: .5 mile Paddle across Quinn's Pond & 2 mile run on the Boise Greenbelt.
KID COURSE: .25 mile Paddle in Quinn's Pond and 1 mile around the end of Quinn's Pond and back.
WILD RIVER DASH INFORMATION:
* Time - 9:00am - 1:00pm. More information will be shared on your specific wave start time closer to race day!
* Pre-Race Announcement: 9:15am
* Kids Individual & Relay Teams: 9:30am
* Adult & Teen Individuals: 10:00am
* Adult & Teen Relay Teams: 10:15am
* Party till 1
* Location - Esther Simplot Park.
* Race Participant Age Groups - Adults 18+, Teens 12-17, Kids 5-11!
* Packet pickup - Fleet Feet Meridian
* Grab Your Swag Yall! All race participants and volunteers will receive awesome swag.
* Please be sure to have your personal kayaks, paddle boards or canoes properly tagged with an invasive species sticker.
* Buy them online HERE [https://idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com/purchaseprivilege.page?_PageParam.displayCategoryID=103]
* Purchase them at Idaho River Sports
* Don't have a kayak, paddle board or canoe? HYDUS BOARD Tech will have paddleboards on hand for you to use and demo or contact IDAHO RIVER SPORTS after you've registered for the race to reserve your FREE rental!
ADULT AND TEEN COURSE: .5 mile Paddle across Quinn's Pond & 2 mile run on the Boise Greenbelt.
KID COURSE: .25 mile Paddle in Quinn's Pond and 1 mile around the end of Quinn's Pond and back.
Races
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Adult Individual Duathlon
Incl. $4.64 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$49.64
Adults Racers must be ages 18+ Wild River Dash Information: Time - 9:00am - 1:00pm. Heat time 10:00am Location - Esther Simplot Park. Packet pickup - TBD Grab Your Swag Yall! All race participants and volunteers will receive awesome swag! -
Adult Relay Team Duathlon
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$87.00
Wild River Dash Information: Adult Relay Teams must have at least 2 people, ages 18+, each person doing one leg of the duathlon. Wild River Dash Information: Time - 9:00am - 1:00pm. Heat Time: 10:15am Location - Esther Simplot Park. Packet pickup - TBD Grab Your Swag Yall! All race participants and volunteers will receive awesome swag! -
Teen Individual Duathlon
Incl. $3.96 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$38.96
Teen Racers are ages 12-17. Wild River Dash Information: Time - 9:00am - 1:00pm. Heat Time: 10:00am Location - Esther Simplot Park. Packet pickup - TBD Grab Your Swag Yall! All race participants and volunteers will receive awesome swag! -
Teen Relay Team Duathlon
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$54.98
Wild River Dash Information: Teen Relay Team must have at least 2 people ages 12-17. Each person doing one leg of the duathlon. Wild River Dash Information: Time - 9:00am - 1:00pm. Heat Time: 10:15am Location - Esther Simplot Park. Packet pickup - TBD Grab Your Swag Yall! All race participants and volunteers will receive awesome swag! -
Kid Individual Duathlon
Incl. $3.63 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$33.63
Kid Racers are ages 5-11. Wild River Dash Information: Time - 9:00am - 1:00pm. Heat Time: 9:30am Location - Esther Simplot Park. Packet pickup - TBD Grab Your Swag Yall! All race participants and volunteers will receive awesome swag! -
Kid Relay Team Duathlon
Incl. $4.64 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$49.64
Wild River Dash Information: A Kid Relay Team must have at least 2 people ages 11 and under. Each person doing one leg of the duathlon. Wild River Dash Information: Time - 9:00am - 1:00pm. Heat Time: 9:30am Location - Esther Simplot Park. Packet pickup - TBD Grab Your Swag Yall! All race participants and volunteers will receive awesome swag!
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