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Malad Valley Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSep 11, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Tricia Simpson · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 339 days
Sep 11, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Malad City · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$70Varies by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Malad Valley Marathon race photo
Tricia Simpson · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Malad Valley Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is a marathon run on dirt and paved roads in Idaho's Mallard Valley.

Fast records are achieved on quiet roads with wide open skies.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Malad Valley Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Malad Valley Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $70

until Feb 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $50

until Feb 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $40

until Feb 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $25

until Feb 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 1 Mile Fun Run

1 Mile Fun Run

Entry cost $15

until Feb 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Malad Valley Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
START

65 N 300 E, Malad City, ID

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Malad City Park

Finish · Google Maps
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The events consist of Marathon·Half Marathon·10K·5K·1 Mile Fun Run.

Departure is at 8:00 AM local time from 65 N 300 E, Malad City, ID.

Course is a round trip configuration that takes the same route back.

The finishing point is Malad City Park.

Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (62°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Malad Valley Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

The time and location for Packet Pickup have not been posted separately on the official website.
Finisher medal, a T-shirt, aid stations along the entire course, and chip timing are included with Entry fee.

Malad City Park, 20 S 100 W, Malad City, ID

start/finish point

Google Maps
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Malad City Park, 20 S 100 W, Malad City, ID 83252

All distances (marathon, half, 10K, 5K, 1-mile) mass-start from Malad City Park in downtown Malad City at 8:00am.

Rural small town — no public transit;

car access only.

Start/finish location stated plainly on official site (maladvalleymarathon.com).

No parking, shuttle, or road-closure details published there — small rural race, likely street/course marshaling only, not formally documented online.

Getting to the finish

Malad City Park, 20 S 100 W, Malad City, ID 83252

Same location as start (Malad City Park).

Course is out-and-back/loop along the valley floor, marathon runs the loop twice.

More details

No shuttle bus service mentioned on the official site.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system for Malad City, Idaho;

this is a small rural town reached by car, with no relevant public transit.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The competition starts at Mallard City Park in Oneida County and ends at the same location.

Half marathon·full marathon consists of half a compacted dirt road and half a paved road, while the 5K and 10K run on a farm road with all sections paved.

Because it is at a high altitude of about 1,370 m (4,500 ft) above sea level, the air is thin,

and aid station is installed approximately every 3 to 5 km (2 to 3 miles), providing energy gel, water, and first-aid supplies.

To receive a commemorative t-shirt for participants, you must register by August 29th.

Times are local to Malad City. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Malad City with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Total cost and budget for Malad Valley Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Malad Valley Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Malad City runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Malad Valley Marathon

FAQ
When does Malad Valley Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, September 11, 2027 in Malad City, ID, United States.

How much is the Malad Valley Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $70.

What distances does Malad Valley Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Malad Valley Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Malad Valley Marathon 2027 start?

65 N 300 E, Malad City, ID.

Where does Malad Valley Marathon 2027 finish?

Malad City Park.

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