Top of Tamarack

Event Update

• Additional Spots: We’ve just opened 25 additional spots!
• Honoree Plaque: Entries received from this point forward may not be guaranteed an individual honoree plaque along the Memorial Mile.
• Communal Sign: A large communal chalkboard sign will be available for everyone to write messages and names in honor of loved ones.

About the Event

• Mental Health Focus: Top of Tamarack is where mental health meets mental strength, all for a good cause!
• Unique Experience: Participants run, hike, or bike up the mountain and soak up the epic views of Valley County!
• Distance Options: Choose to tackle any distance along the service road leading up to the summit, with a maximum distance of 15 miles round trip.
• Elevation Gain: Experience a full 2,900 foot elevation climb to the Top of Tamarack.

The Race Experience

• No DNF: There is no DNF (did not finish) in this race.
• Tokens of Achievement: Each mile post along your journey will be marked with a special token, reminding you that you have achieved a great distance and you are “mentally strong.”
• Celebration: Collect as many tokens as you can and then head back down the mountain to celebrate your achievement.
• Crowning Champions: The first male and female to reach the top (for both biking and running) will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain!

Event Purpose

• AWARENESS: Top of Tamarack is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention event.
• Honoring Lives: It celebrates those who are battling mental health challenges and honors those who have lost their lives to suicide.
• Community Support: The event brings together athletes of all levels and gives them a purpose for moving forward.
• Proceeds: Race proceeds will benefit Gr8ter, Inc., a local non-profit organization that helps people struggling with mental health issues find hope and happiness.

Registration Deadline

• Guarantee Race Swag: You must register by September 10th in order to be guaranteed race swag.

Race Details

• Date: 2025-09-27
• Location: 311 Village Drive, Tamarack, ID
• More Information: For more details about the race, visit here.