Wild River Dash
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Boise, Idaho
- Price $49.64 - $103.01
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and adventure at the Sixth Annual Wild River Dash, taking place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the beautiful Esther Simplot Park in Boise, Ada. This exciting family-friendly duathlon combines the thrill of paddling and running, making it the perfect event for participants of all ages. The race kicks off with a lively paddle across Quinn's Pond, followed by a scenic 2-mile loop run on the renowned Boise Greenbelt.
Whether you choose to compete as an individual or join forces with a friend in a relay team, there’s something for everyone! Kids aged 5-11 can join in the fun with their own course featuring a .25-mile paddle and a 1-mile run. Plus, all proceeds from the event go towards supporting Wild Hearts Idaho's outdoor adventure programs, helping to break down transportation barriers for girls in the community. Join us from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and a celebration of the great outdoors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a splash and fuel adventures—be wild, go wild at the Wild River Dash!
Whether you choose to compete as an individual or join forces with a friend in a relay team, there’s something for everyone! Kids aged 5-11 can join in the fun with their own course featuring a .25-mile paddle and a 1-mile run. Plus, all proceeds from the event go towards supporting Wild Hearts Idaho's outdoor adventure programs, helping to break down transportation barriers for girls in the community. Join us from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and a celebration of the great outdoors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a splash and fuel adventures—be wild, go wild at the Wild River Dash!
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 - 8/20 from 12-7pm at 607 N. Whitewater Park Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
* 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.
* 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.
T-Shirts are live! Get your exclusive Wild River Dash from Sizzlak Industries here https://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 - 8/20 from 12-7pm at 607 N. Whitewater Park Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
* 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.
* 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.
T-Shirts are live! Get your exclusive Wild River Dash from Sizzlak Industries here https://sizzlakindustries.com/
Races
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Adult Individual Duathlon
Incl. $5.65 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (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 22nd August 2026 (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 22nd August 2026 (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 22nd August 2026 (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 22nd August 2026 (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 22nd August 2026 (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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