Jackass Half Marathon on the horizon
KELLOGG –– The award-winning Jackass Half Marathon and 5K is just two weeks away and this year looks like it’s going to be another banger.
Hosted by the Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Jackass has become a staple of the running community, with hundreds of people pouring in from around the United States to participate.
“This year we have a record number of people registered, with 450 half marathon runners and 200 5k runners,” Jackass founder Kelton Enich said. “We have runners traveling to the Silver Valley from 24 states including Alaska, Alabama, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia! We think that maybe our title of ‘Best Half Marathon in Idaho’ from RaceRaves helped to diversify where our runners are traveling from.”
According to Enich, the race sold out faster than ever before during the early registration period, which only solidifies the event’s popularity.
The Silver Valley runners have been getting ready for the event as well, with several people participating in a series of small runs humorously called Jackass Jaunts.
"After four community 5k runs hosted around the Silver Valley this summer, runners seem very excited for this year's event," Enich said.
When the race was created, the goal was to find a way for runners to come together and celebrate their shared interest in the Silver Valley’s unique and picturesque setting.
The celebration kicks off on October 4, with the registration Packet Pick-Up Party at the Beanery. The races are run on Saturday, and then Jackass Weekend wraps up with another big party near the finish line.
“Just like the last few years, half marathon runners will be running on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes from Wallace and end in Uptown Kellogg outside our title sponsor, Radio Brewing,” Enich explained. “Radio will be handing out Jackass branded cans of beer. Runners will also get to pick out the style and color of their race t-shirt from Traveling Ts again. We have sponsoring businesses host themed aid stations along the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and more than 100 volunteers.”
The event is still looking for additional volunteers, anyone interested can register online.
The Fifth Annual Jackass Half Marathon and 5K is Saturday, October 5. With the half marathon kicking off at 9:30 a.m., and the 5K beginning at 11 a.m.
For more information, or to sign up as a volunteer, please visit www.raceroster.com and search Jackass Half Marathon. Additional information can be found on Jackass Half Marathon Facebook and Instagram pages.
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