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Hayden Lake Marathon 2026

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start time
7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From Free
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
MarathonMarathonOct 10, 20267:30 AM$150125
Half MarathonHalf MarathonOct 10, 20268:00 AM$130–
Kids Fun RunKidsOct 10, 20268:05 AM$20–
Quarter MarathonOtherOct 10, 20268:30 AM$80–
5K5KOct 10, 20268:45 AM$55–
5K - First 25 Kids Run FREE5KOct 10, 20268:45 AMFree25
Hayden Lake Virtual RunVirtual–Oct 10, 20268:00 AM$45–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Marathon: $150 until Oct 10.
  • Half Marathon: $130 until Oct 10.
  • Kids Fun Run: $20 until Oct 10.
  • Quarter Marathon: $80 until Oct 10.

Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a marathon in Idaho runs 4:34:45, about 10:29 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 5:04:52 and men in 4:22:55.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 2,520 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

2369 E Honeysuckle Ave, Hayden Lake, ID 83835

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 10 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 74°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Hayden Lake Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Athlete Guide

Packet Pick-up: Pre-race packet pick-up will be offered for participants on Friday, October 10, 2025. Location: Triple Play Resort (151 W Orchard Ave, Hayden, ID 83835) 2:00pm-7:00pm. ---. If you are not able to pick-up your packet…

Schedule and packet pickup

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Course

Course Maps

Aid Stations / Nutrition: Aid Stations will be equipped with water and sports drink, GU gels, and gummy bear chews. Water will be provided at the starting line. ---. Runners are encouraged to bring their own reusable cups and bottles in an…

Course Maps, from the Hayden Lake Marathon page

Parking and travel

Spectator & Travel

Race Start Location: Honeysuckle Beach Boat Launch (2369 E Honeysuckle Ave, Hayden, ID 83835). ------------------------------------------------------------. Parking: NO PARKING will be available at the start line of the race course. There…

Rules and FAQ

Refund Policy

Effective June 10, 2023. Refunds, Transfers, and Deferrals: Distance Transfers: A participant may transfer their registration to another distance that is not full within the same race at any time before the end of packet pick-up (i.e. 5k…

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Race details

Where
2369 E Honeysuckle Ave, Hayden Lake, ID 83835Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 2,520 feet
Included with entry
Finisher Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids, Other
Editions
2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Hayden Lake Marathon?
Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids, Other.
Where does it start?
2369 E Honeysuckle Ave, Hayden Lake, ID 83835.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Experience one of North Idaho’s most picturesque settings, with courses winding around the crystal-clear waters of Hayden Lake and through forests of towering pines.