Welcome to the WIFMER/WIFKER! These are tough races, with 16,000, and 10,200 feet of gain respectively for the 50 Mile and 50 K races. Set your calendars for Saturday, August 4, 2012. The 50M and 50k races take place in the Emmett Ranger District, located within the Boise National Forest about 23 miles north of Crouch, Idaho (~75 miles north of Boise) starting at Boiling Springs Campground.

Latest News

1/9/2012 – Registration will open online via Ultra Signup on March 1, 2012 at 4:37 AM (the finishing time of the final finisher at last year’s race!).
10/8/2011 – The 100 Mile for 2012 is a separate race from the 50M/50K. It is called the IMTUF 100 and will start and finish at Payette Lake in McCall! Save the dates for October 6-7, 2012. With ~21,000 feet of elevation gain and crossing 8 high passes, this alpine to the core race is crafted to be tough and breathtakingly scenic. Visit the new 100 mile site for more information.
8/9/2011 – Pictures from Long Run Picture Company and 2011 Results are posted at the links above.
8/8/2011 – The 2011 races are in the book! We had a successful year, and everyone found out what they were made of on the uniquely brutal Wild Idaho course, which according to 100 mile winner Wayne Rancourt was a “psychological thriller.” Stay tuned for details on next year’s event!

Ben Blessing, Race Director – 843.476.3714

2011 Race Photos by LongRun Pictures

Race photos were a labor of love courtesy of Michael Lebowitz of LongRun Pictures. You are allowed to download the digital images and make your own prints at Costco at a fraction of the price. If you would like to order from LongRun to support and thank Michael, you are welcome to do that as well! If you download a picture and post it somewhere (like facebook), please credit LongRun Pictures. The password for the gallery is “wild idaho” (sans quotes).

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