Races

Earth Day In Sandpoint (One with Nature), is an annual event held at City Beach in Sandpoint Idaho. This event will have a 5mile Run/walk from City beach along the Ponderay Bay Trail and back. There will be local businesses, crafts, and food vendors in the park at City Beach. This event is a celebration of the beautiful nature and area we live in and a preservation reminder of it.  This event is also a fundraiser that will be donated to the local parks & recreation department as well as the wildlife conservation department for the local area.

The ¾ Minus Cykeltur is a gravel grinder consisting of a 52-mile route on asphalt and gravel roads and a 75-mile route on asphalt, gravel, and some dirt singletrack trail. The 3/4 Minus starts and finishes on Oak Street adjacent to Matchwood Brewing Company and is followed by a party and award ceremony at Matchwood Brewing with food, drink, and live music. It takes place annually on the first Saturday in May. This is a charity event, proceeds of which are donated to Pend O'reille Pedalers and KRFY - Panhandle Community Radio  The 3/4 Minus Cykeltur is the first of three annual events in the Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series. It Is followed by the Monarch Grind on the last Saturday in June and Aether's Traverse on the third Saturday in August. Riders must participate in all three events to be eligible for overall series results, or can participate in any of the three events if not interested in being part of the overall series results. If planning to participate in all three events,

Fast and flat Half-Marathon,10k, and 5k with miles of scenic running over a pristine mountain lake.

Sandpoint Rotary presents the CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo, named one of the top charity rides in the US! The ride takes place in Sandpoint, Idaho, the “Most Beautiful Small Town in the USA.” The 150 mile route is a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountains—a frontal range of the Rocky Mountains of Idaho and Montana—through gorgeous lake and river valleys, encompassing one upriver leg, two downriver legs and one huge lake! The CHAFE offers magnificent 150, 80, 40, and 25 mile road routes plus two Gravel options (75 and 55 mile), plus a Family Fun Ride for riders of any level! RIDE FOR READING!Every student. Every day. When you register for the CHAFE150, you provide vital educational support in our region. "Every Student Graduates a Reader" is a Lake Pend Oreille School District initiative focused on ensuring all students develop strong literacy skills. Reading is the foundation for academic success, enabling students to excel in all subjects, think critically, and confidently navigate th

Mountain Trail Race- Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5 Mile, Sky Climb

This is a fun run/walk to benefit 7B Care Clinic, a non-profit organization providing support and education to all those facing situations related to pregnancy, abortion, and sexual health, striving to empower healthy, vibrant families.

The Long Bridge Swim is the Northwest's Premier open water swimming event!  A beautiful 1.76 mile swim from the south end of Sandpoint's historic Long Bridge to the North end.  Founded by local swimming enthusiast Eric Ridgway in 1995, the Long Bridge Swim has grown from the first group of 78 friends swimming across Lake Pend O'Reille to 705 swimmers in 2024.  The Long Bridge Swim is always held the first Saturday in August.  Spectators can easily watch their swimmers progress as they make their way across Lake Pend O'Reille. Since 2010, the Long Bridge Swim has raised funds to support swim lessons for children and adults in the greater Sandpoint Area.  We want everyone to be able to safely enjoy our beautiful Lake Pend O'Reille!

Aether's Traverse Is a point-to-point gravel grinder that starts in Sandpoint, Idaho, and ends on top of Schweitzer Mountain Resort at the Sky House. The 35-mile route is predominantly on gravel roads and includes approximately 6,200 feet of elevation gain. This is a charity event, proceeds of which are donated to Pend O'reille Pedalers and KRFY - Panhandle Community Radio  Aether's Traverse is the last of three annual events in the Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series. It is preceded by the 3/4 Minus Cykeltur on the first Saturday of May and the Monarch Grind on the last Saturday in June. Riders must participate in all three events to be eligible for overall series results, or can participate in one or two events if not interested in being part of the overall series results. If planning to participate in all three events, select the bundle registration option for a 15% discount. SCHEDULE Friday, August 14, 2026: Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak Street, Sandpoint, Idaho ·        4:00PM-

NOTICE------RACE DATE CHANGE!!! -----FRIDAY, August 28th 2026!!!   Join us  for the 4th Annual PEAK 7B Youth Triathlon Race! Engaged Families Inc. presents this youth event bringing Persevering, Encouraging, Achieving, Kids- and their families together to enjoy the magnificent outdoors 7B has to offer in an exciting, challenging, and fulfilling way! We have TWO COURSES AVAILABLE! The races will be held in the heart of Sandpoint at Sandpoint City Beach. Competitors and family alike will be ushered in by the breathtaking mountain lake views which make up the race course backdrop. Are you a parent/adult that would like to participate with your athlete?! EARN yourself a t-shirt, ENGAGE with your athlete, and ACHIEVE something great! SIGN UP as an "Athlete Assist" to the according course. Course distances will vary on length! Swim in Lake Pend Oreille down at the Sandpoint City Beach, Bike the Sandcreek Trail, and Run the Marina/City Beach.  Required Equipment: BikeBike HelmetShirt,