Ultra Running Hub Boise, ID, United States · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Bogus 50 Mile Race
10 days to go
80 km Distance
2,500 m Climbing
7.8 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 31 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~40 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 26°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 12 h 02 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1055 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes31 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Course Notes
The 50 Mile course winds it's way from the lower foothills up to Bogus Basin and back using some of the most beautiful trails in the state.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.