Boise, ID, United States · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Bogus 50 Mile Race

Race completed

80 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

7.8 Grit · Hardcore

43.6135° N, 116.2035° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

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.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50mi	40	Evan Flach · 08:12:11	Lauri Thompson · 09:29:48
2024	50mi	22	Hunter Nichols · 08:10:14	Maria Remillard · 09:42:30
2023	50mi	28	Anthony Jacobs · 07:42:05	Jenna Maffey · 09:00:07
2022	50mi	34	Nicholas Clifforr · 09:20:47	Brittany Peterson · 08:54:52
2021	50mi	31	Michael Postaski · 08:15:08	Lauri Thompson · 09:28:24
2019	50mi	32	Anthony Jacobs · 08:49:14	Luce Peterson · 11:37:01

The field grew 82% between 2024 (22) and 2025 (40). 33% of the 2025 field were women.

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.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 31 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Bogus 50 Mile Race, organised by The Pulse Running & Fitness Shop, takes place in Boise, ID, United States. This 50-mile trail race covers 80 kilometers with 2500 meters of elevation gain, making for 31.3 meters of climb per kilometer.

With 40 finishers in its latest 2025 edition, the Bogus 50 Mile Race has a larger field than 41% of its 661 peer 50-mile races. The event has been held 6 times since its first edition in 2019. The upcoming race on September 26, 2026, continues to use trails from the lower foothills up to Bogus Basin and back.

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