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Mid-September · Mountain West · Point-to-Point

Priest Lake Marathon

Priest Lake, ID

Event listed as: Marathon

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Typical start temp
48°F(estimated)
Field size
~300 runners(estimated)
Course
Rolling
Elevation
1,100 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A point-to-point course around Priest Lake, 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
Point-to-Point
Surface
Road
Total gain
1,100 ft(estimated)
Total loss
1,100 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~300 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$50(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in different locations

Race details

Typical timing
Mid-September
Next confirmed date
Saturday, September 19, 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

  • Point-to-point
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

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

Typical start
48°F(estimated)
By midday
59°F(estimated)
Dew point
36°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 48°F — excellent marathon conditions.

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