Crater Crawl
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 6:00 AM MDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run or hike a challenging course around unique volcanic pit craters, a National Natural Landmark, while supporting outdoor education.
- Scenic
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Scenic
Quirky
For a CauseExperience the unique landscape of the Crater Rings, a National Natural Landmark, at the Crater Crawl. Choose between a challenging 6.2-mile course around two symmetrical volcanic pit craters or a 2.9-mile out-and-back route offering spectacular views. This event encourages low-impact outdoor recreation while supporting the Idaho Outdoor Association's projects, activities, and educational programs. It's an opportunity to explore a rare geological site and contribute to a meaningful cause.
What to expect
- Choose your challenge: a 6.2-mile course around two symmetrical volcanic pit craters or a 2.9-mile out-and-back route.
- Both options offer spectacular views of this unique geological site.
From the organizer
Participants will run or hike a challenging 6.2-mile course or a 2.9-mile out-and-back course around two adjacent, symmetrical volcanic pit craters, about 8 miles northwest of Mountain Home, Idaho. The 6.2-mile route takes runners around two symmetrical volcanic pit Crater Rings, a unique site featuring a few examples of volcanic pit craters in the continental United States and recognized as a National Natural Landmark. The 2.9-mile course leads to a spectacular view of the east crater. The shorter route is an excellent option for those who want to experience the craters but don't want to travel around them on a rough and challenging course.
The goals of the event are to encourage the values of low-impact, non-motorized outdoor recreation and raise funds for Idaho Outdoor Association projects, activities, and educational programs; for more information about the event, go to www.cratercrawl.org