Priest Lake Marathon: 13.1 mile

Course Description

The Priest Lake half marathon course has some of the most scenic wilderness views in North Idaho! Perfect for runners and walkers looking for an off-road race without the difficulty of narrow, technical trails.

This course is designed for 10km runners looking to step up in distance or any athlete who wants to experience a trail-like race on gentler terrain and with all the convenience of running in the front-country. You’ll be running primarily on packed dirt forest roads with a short rocky section, where you’ll want to watch your footing but you’ll have plenty of space to choose the easiest line.

Athlete Responsibility

It is the responsibility of all participants to read all emails and/or watch all videos posted with race updates and final race day instructions (check. your. spam. folder.). We send final instructions about two weeks before race day.

These races will be held rain or shine.

50km

Course Map

Distance: 13.1 miles

Elevation gain: 800’

The Priest Lake Half Marathon starts from Hill’s Resort and travels southbound on a counter-clockwise loop. Much of the climbing is in the first 3 miles up “The Hill at Hill’s,” before descending back along the lake.

Courses will be heavily marked with obvious directional signs and flagging tape. Be sure to read and watch this year’s final instructions, so you know which color flagging to follow.