Malad Valley Marathon 2027
Malad Valley Marathon offers a scenic escape through Idaho's wide skies and rolling terrain.
Race Date
Sep 11, 2027
Location
Malad City, ID
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 11, 2027
- Location
- Malad City, Idaho
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Malad Valley Marathon series invites runners to experience the expansive beauty of southeastern Idaho. This event winds through the Malad Valley, offering a unique blend of hard-packed dirt paths and paved roads, a combination that’s notably gentle on the joints.
The course is framed by the majestic Bannock and Sublett ranges, all under a vast Idaho sky. Runners can expect a scenic journey that balances the quiet solitude of rural roads with the energy of a well-organized race. The chip-timed events, including the half-marathon, are designed to showcase the natural splendor of the region.
With a steady field trend and a reputation as a hidden gem, the Malad Valley Marathon provides a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a memorable race day. The event is consistently held on the second Saturday of September, promising pleasant running conditions.
Race-provided description
Idaho's hidden-gem marathon. A scenic, chip-timed marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run through the Malad Valley. About half the course is on hard-packed dirt: gentler on the joints, framed by the Bannock and Sublett ranges and big Idaho sky.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 11, 2027
Start Time
2:00 PM
Start Location
65 N 300 E, Malad City, ID, 83252
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Rural, Mountain
Surface
Dirt Trail, Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
1 year running
~53 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
winner 1:27:54
typical high 79°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
42%
Humidity
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the Malad Valley Marathon 2027?
The Malad Valley Marathon 2027 is held on Saturday, September 11, 2027, starting at 2:00 PM.
Where does the Malad Valley Marathon 2027 take place?
It takes place in Malad City, Idaho.
What distances does the Malad Valley Marathon 2027 offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Malad Valley Marathon 2027 course flat and good for a PR?
The Malad Valley Marathon 2027 is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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