Priest Lake Marathon
Priest Lake Marathon offers a scenic half-marathon with a welcoming atmosphere in Idaho's lake country.
Race Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Priest Lake, ID
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location
- Priest Lake, Idaho
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 31.0686 Miles, 26.2 Miles, 6.2 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,810
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Priest Lake Marathon, first run in 2010 and now in its 15th year, provides a picturesque half-marathon experience. Runners can expect a course that hugs the shores of the stunning Priest Lake in northern Idaho, offering beautiful water views and a tranquil setting.
The race is known for its relatively flat and fast loop course, making it an attractive option for those looking to achieve a personal best. With typical race-day temperatures in the comfortable 50s and 60s, conditions are often ideal for running.
While the field size has seen a recent trend of shrinking, with around 157 finishers, the event still draws participants from approximately 16 states. The atmosphere is generally low-key and community-focused, with a modest repeat-runner rate of about 13%. Participants receive a technical fabric finisher shirt, and the event is part of a series that also includes 50k and marathon distances.
Race-provided description
Off Road Scenic Marathon, 50k, Half-Marathon
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Technical Fabric Finisher Shirt
Start Location
Hill's Resort, 4777 West Lakes, Priest Lake, ID, 83856
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout6014 years running
~275 finishers a year
shrinking
13% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 16 states
winner 1:38:21
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
6 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,810 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,810
Median time
2:30:55
Latest turnout
157
States
32
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Priest Lake Marathon?
The Priest Lake Marathon is held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Priest Lake Marathon take place?
It takes place in Priest Lake, Idaho.
What distances does the Priest Lake Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 31.0686 Miles, 26.2 Miles, 6.2 Miles.
Is the Priest Lake Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Priest Lake Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Priest Lake Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,810 runners who have completed the Priest Lake Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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