Marathon Specials

5 Minute Massages

Get a 5 Minute Massage at the finish line from The BackSmith’s Chiropractic & Massage Clinic

Showers for Marathoners at Fishing Bear Lodge

Saturday, August 28th - available between 10am and 2pm
$10.00 per shower
Check with the front desk for a towel and room

Contact the Marathon

Race Director : Dave Jacobson
208-652-7771 | 208-360-9507
208-652-7338
P.O. Box 548 Ashton, ID 83420

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Runners Comments

Just wanted to say that everything was great!!!

Just wanted to say that everything was great!!!! A friend from the Boise area who ran the marathon said it was by far the most well organized race he had run and this was his 10th. He really appreciated all the signs, volunteers, etc. which made it...

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- M.S. from Mesa, AZ

This is my all time favorite race. I think about this more than I think about Boston even. It was gorgeous, fun, cool, exciting, challenging, rewarding, and extremely friendly. Best aid stations I've seen. Genuinely nice people run the race. This...

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Divine Course

"This was a delightful experience for me. I especially loved the trail run, which started past mile 13. The start on the gravel road was beautiful but a little rough on the feet. Also, the water stops were manned by wonderfully friendly people, but...

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I still have a smile on my face

While it has been two weeks since the 2014 version of the Mesa Falls marathon, I still have a smile on my face when thinking of the entire experience! You, and all the volunteers of the Ashton area, are remarkable in the personal touches you...

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So glad I came back...

So glad I came back, it was every bit as lovely and fun as I remembered. We drove home through Yellowstone this year, so that was especially memorable. Thank you for all you do to put on a first-class event. I love small races and yours is just...

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Another Happy Runner

I'd like to take this time to thank you and everyone else involved with the Mesa Falls Marathon. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. I came from Kansas City to run in my second mararthon and was not disappointed. The people of...

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Thank you for all of your efforts...

Thank you for all of your efforts in organizing and pulling off what was, for us, one of the most scenic and enjoyable races we've ever run. We look forward to doing it again next year. S Family, Washington

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You did a great job with the race...

“You did a great job with the race. It was awesome and beautiful and fun..... I was there with all those Ririe girls in the matching outfits and they all loved it too. (They are training for St. George) Anyway, the race was awesome. Thanks for all...

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I just wanted to let you all know...

I just wanted to let you all know what an enjoyable 1st marathon experience last weekend was for me. Although the downhill hindered my time I had a great time. I wanted to thank the city of Ashton and all the volunteers everyone was so happy and...

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I just wanted to tell you...

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the Mesa Falls race. It was the best one that I have done and will definitely be back next year! Thanks for all of your hard work! MW, Idaho

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Thanks for a great race day...

Thanks for a great race day. All was near-perfect…… I really enjoyed the course and community. I like small town marathons, the wide open spaces and places, and the serenity of running with God. Thanks. We plan to come back next year. You all did a...

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I want to compliment you on a job well done..

I want to compliment you on a job well done. I had a wonderful time. The event was well organized. The volunteers and staff were very pleasant and helpful. The course was awesome and the weather was nothing short of perfect. Thank you for organizing...

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Thank you...

Thank you for all you did! It was my first race and I had a blast! Ann, Idaho

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Thank you...

Thank you, I do want you to know that my wife and neighbor….. were very pleased with the whole experience. This was their 2nd marathon but they have ran many 1/2 marathons and they were impressed with the whole effort. I think the only thing they...

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I have been meaning to drop you a note...

I have been meaning to drop you a note and tell you how impressed we were with your marathon, and your beautiful state. My husband and I have been race directors for several small local races, and we can only imagine the work that goes into putting...

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Thanks from Waco, TX!

I just want to thank you for the age award you sent me in the mail. I have run over 50 marathons and I have come to realize that there is so much more enjoyment to running when you don't chase the clock. By far this was my longest time to complete a...

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We loved the race!!!

"We loved the race!!!! First rate job - wonderful volunteers, excellent organization, great food, shirts, medals, beautiful course!!!!! Loved it!" - Cherry Kent, Facebook.com Review

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Hi: Thanks for another great running race...

Hi: Thanks for another great running race. As always, it was extremely well organized and a lot of fun. I liked the new style of women's shirts and the aid stations were perfect. I also think dividing the trail with the spray paint line helped a lot...

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Much to my surprise...

Much to my surprise yesterday, I opened my mailbox to find the sweatshirt that I had worn for the first several miles of the race!! Wow... thank you for tracking me down. Around mile 6 or 8, I had simply tossed the sweatshirt to an aid station with...

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Thanks...

Thanks to all for a wonderful marathon. I had a great time. Best wishes all the future ones. HR, WisconsinGreat race! Loved it! JC, Idaho

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Thanks to you and your team...

Thanks to you and your team for a grand time in Ashton, ID!! The scenery was spectacular, the support was excellent and the massage was the best. I had a wonderful weekend. The worst part was coming back to work today. This was my 60th marathon...

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Just returned back home to Orlando,FL...

Just returned back home to Orlando, FL, and wanted to thank both of you for organizing a TERRIFIC race. It was definitely one of my best marathon experiences to date -- the plush busses, beautiful scenery and varied terrain along the race course,...

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Wanted to thank you for an amazing marathon...

Meredith and I wanted to thank you for an amazing marathon from pre-race dinner to the marathon itself to post race. We have never seen a community get behind an event like Ashton. Though we are from San Antonio, TX, I am originally from a small...

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Many thanks!

Many thanks! As always, the committee did a great job, and it was well run. I had a great time. BC, Utah

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Thanks for a great race!

Thanks for a great race! I was raving about it to my fellow runners in Helena this evening, so hopefully a few more of us will make it next year.Thanks to all of the volunteers. The dinner, breakfast, water stops, registration, etc....

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Thanks to you for hosting a great event...

Thanks to you for hosting a great event. It was my first half marathon and it went off without a glitch. Great job and see you next year. WP, Montana

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