Wild River Dash
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Boise, Idaho
- Price $44.30 - $97.68
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Sixth Annual Wild River Dash on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the beautiful Esther Simplot Park, Boise, Ada. This family-friendly duathlon invites participants of all ages to join in the fun, combining a thrilling paddle across the scenic Quinns Pond with a refreshing run along the picturesque Boise Greenbelt. The adult and teen course features a challenging 0.5-mile paddle followed by a 2-mile run, while kids can enjoy a shorter 0.25-mile paddle and a 1-mile run.
Whether you choose to compete as an individual or as part of a relay team, the Wild River Dash is all about celebrating the great outdoors and empowering women. With all proceeds supporting Wild Hearts Idaho's outdoor adventure programs, your participation helps break down transportation barriers for girls seeking adventure. Make a splash, grab some awesome swag, and join the party from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM—let's be wild and go wild together!
Whether you choose to compete as an individual or as part of a relay team, the Wild River Dash is all about celebrating the great outdoors and empowering women. With all proceeds supporting Wild Hearts Idaho's outdoor adventure programs, your participation helps break down transportation barriers for girls seeking adventure. Make a splash, grab some awesome swag, and join the party from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM—let's be wild and go wild together!
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.
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 - 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.
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. $5.31 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$60.31
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. $7.68 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$97.68
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. $4.64 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$49.64
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. $5.65 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$65.65
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. $4.30 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$44.30
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. $5.31 Fee
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$60.31
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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