Mesa Falls Marathon

Registration is open to anyone via RunSignup. Sign up online before it fills. A late fee of $10 applies in the final week before the race, and discounts are available for seniors (60+) and veterans.

Yes, it is a Boston qualifier. The net-downhill point-to-point course makes it one of the more PR-friendly options in the region for runners chasing a BQ.

The course starts in Targhee National Forest at around 6,100 feet and finishes in Ashton at about 5,250 feet, with a net drop of roughly 580 feet over the full distance. Elevation gain is minimal, so the course trends downhill throughout.

No, the Mesa Falls Marathon is not USATF certified. Keep this in mind if a certified course is required for your qualifying standard or personal records.

The field is small, typically around 150-170 finishers. If you prefer a low-key, uncrowded race over a big-city event, this is a good fit.

Ashton is a small town with limited lodging, so most runners stay in Rexburg, about 25 minutes away. The nearest major airport is Idaho Falls Regional, roughly 45 miles south.

Race day is in mid-July, so mornings are cool but temperatures can climb significantly by the time you finish. Plan for a cold start and warmer late miles.