Founders Day Fun Run 2026 — Lava Hot Springs, ID

Date
July 25, 2026
Location
Lava Hot Springs, ID
Venue
Buddy Campbell City Park
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $20.00
Events
5k Run, 1mi Kids Run, Pickle Ball Charity Challenge
Includes
T-Shirt
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Registration for the Founders Day Fun Run costs $15 to $20. The 1-mile race takes place on July 25, 2026, in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, starting at 7:00 AM from Buddy Campbell City Park. This short-distance event works well for runners looking for a low-key local race or as a warm-up effort during a training block. The early morning start time means you'll want to plan your pre-race meal and travel accordingly if you're staying in the area.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for the Lava Hot Springs Community Celebration Fun Run and PickleBall Challenge! Start time is 8am at the Buddy Campbell Park. Check-in for the run will begin at 7am. Same day registration is also available at check-in. A short course of 1 mile is available for families. The 5k course is a mostly fun out and back course. It begins at Buddy Campbell Park and continues along Maughan Road for 1.5 miles. The road has gentle rolling hills and curves. The turn around location is where Maughan Road intersects with Merrick Road. This will be a marked with a sign and flags. The PickleBall Challenge will be played on the 6 courts located at Buddy Campbell Park. In the case of inclement weather the games will be moved to a local indoor facility. All proceeds go to the Greater Lava Hot Springs Prosperity Foundation to support and celebrate projects that enhance arts, foster culture, and cultivate community in the everyday life of the Greater Lava Hot Springs region. We are helping to support music scholarship programs for youth in our area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Founders Day Fun Run 2026 — Lava Hot Springs, ID?

Founders Day Fun Run 2026 — Lava Hot Springs, ID takes place on July 25, 2026. The race is held in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.

Where is Founders Day Fun Run 2026 — Lava Hot Springs, ID held?

Founders Day Fun Run 2026 — Lava Hot Springs, ID is held at Buddy Campbell City Park in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.

Where can I find hotels near Founders Day Fun Run 2026 — Lava Hot Springs, ID?

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