Wild River Dash
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Boise, Idaho
- Price $49.64 - $103.01
- Races 6 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Fifth Annual Wild River Dash on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in beautiful Boise, Idaho! This vibrant, family-friendly duathlon combines the excitement of paddling and running, making it a perfect event for participants of all ages. The race kicks off with a fun paddle across Quinn's Pond, followed by a scenic 2-mile run along the stunning Boise Greenbelt. Whether you choose to compete as an individual or as part of a relay team, this event is all about celebrating women and the great outdoors!
The Wild River Dash is not only a fantastic way to get active, but it also supports a meaningful cause. All proceeds from the event go towards breaking down transportation barriers for Wild Hearts Idaho's outdoor adventure programs, ensuring that every girl has safe access to outdoor activities. With race categories for adults (ages 18+), teens (12-17), and kids (5-11), there’s something for everyone! Join us at Esther Simplot Park for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and adventure—don’t miss out on the chance to make a splash and be part of this inspiring event!
The Wild River Dash is not only a fantastic way to get active, but it also supports a meaningful cause. All proceeds from the event go towards breaking down transportation barriers for Wild Hearts Idaho's outdoor adventure programs, ensuring that every girl has safe access to outdoor activities. With race categories for adults (ages 18+), teens (12-17), and kids (5-11), there’s something for everyone! Join us at Esther Simplot Park for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and adventure—don’t miss out on the chance to make a splash and be part of this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
Join the Fifth 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 8/21/25 from 11am - 6pm
* 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.
SHIRTS ARE HERE! Sizzlak Industries is supplying our shirts again this year. Order now to have your shirt by race day!
https://www.sizzlakindustries.com/
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 8/21/25 from 11am - 6pm
* 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.
SHIRTS ARE HERE! Sizzlak Industries is supplying our shirts again this year. Order now to have your shirt by race day!
https://www.sizzlakindustries.com/
Races
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Adult Individual Duathlon
Incl. $5.65 Fee
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM MDT)
$65.65
CLOSEDAdults 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. $8.01 Fee
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM MDT)
$103.01
CLOSEDWild 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. $4.98 Fee
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM MDT)
$54.98
CLOSEDTeen 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. $5.99 Fee
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM MDT)
$70.99
CLOSEDWild 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. $4.64 Fee
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM MDT)
$49.64
CLOSEDKid 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. $5.65 Fee
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM MDT)
$65.65
CLOSEDWild 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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