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Mid-September · Mountain West · Out-and-Back

Malad Valley Marathon

Malad City, ID

Event listed as: Marathon

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Typical start temp
56°F(estimated)
Field size
~300 runners(estimated)
Course
Rolling
Elevation
400 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A out-and-back course around Malad City, ID, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.

Good fit if

  • · Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

  • · You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Out-and-Back
Surface
Road
Total gain
400 ft(estimated)
Total loss
400 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~300 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$70(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Mid-September
Next confirmed date
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Registration
Open now
Region
Mountain West
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
5.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event listed as: Marathon

Good to know

  • Out-and-back
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
56°F(estimated)
By midday
67°F(estimated)
Dew point
44°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 56°F — good conditions.

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