Overall Rating
Overall Rating (118 Reviews)
4.9
(118 Ratings) 🏆 (118 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
2.7
SCENERY
4.8
PRODUCTION
4.8
SWAG
4.7
The Silver Valley Chamber presents the Jackass Half Marathon and 5k Race that will take place this October! Come run on the paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes starting in historic Wallace and ending in Uptown Kellogg. The half marathon and 5k race courses are point-to-point and (mostly) downhill, so … MORE
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    dvlcatrng FIRST-TIMER '24

    From registration, to packet pickup, to race day, and the after party everything went well and was fun. Well oiled machine that was fun and enjoyable. The race shirts are … MORE

    From registration, to packet pickup, to race day, and the after party everything went well and was fun. Well oiled machine that was fun and enjoyable. The race shirts are super soft and well made. Everyone was so happy and encouraging at the aide stations, even getting chased by an axe-wielding child was hilarious.

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    lhoward REPEAT RUNNER '24

    Beautiful scenery mixed with vivacious staff and runners alike!!!! Wonderful course to be able to recruit more people to join me each year for walkers and runners alike!! MORE

    Beautiful scenery mixed with vivacious staff and runners alike!!!! Wonderful course to be able to recruit more people to join me each year for walkers and runners alike!!

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    mcsshort85 SPECTATOR '24

    This is a gorgeous race! The check in was a breeze and included lovely swag with hand selected shirts that were screen printed day-of. The course was beautiful and the … MORE

    This is a gorgeous race! The check in was a breeze and included lovely swag with hand selected shirts that were screen printed day-of. The course was beautiful and the start line and finish were very well coordinated. Cannot wait to register again!

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    erinajerome REPEAT RUNNER '24

    Ran my first Jackass in 2023 with no prior half marathon running, ran it and loved it! Didn’t love my time but still was excited for 2024. This year I … MORE

    Ran my first Jackass in 2023 with no prior half marathon running, ran it and loved it! Didn’t love my time but still was excited for 2024. This year I absolutely loved every moment of the race. The aide stations, and finish line was amazing. I got a PR and cannot wait to run it again next year!!

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    aaronkschmidt FIRST-TIMER '24

    An easy beautiful run along the trail of the Coure d Lane. Event organizers are quite passionate about this race and it shows. My favorite race I have ran so … MORE

    An easy beautiful run along the trail of the Coure d Lane. Event organizers are quite passionate about this race and it shows. My favorite race I have ran so far. Will definitely run again

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    mamajenn3 REPEAT RUNNER '24

    Jackass is my favorite every year, I love that the high school hand makes every medal!! I also love that we can pick our color for the t- shirt! And … MORE

    Jackass is my favorite every year, I love that the high school hand makes every medal!! I also love that we can pick our color for the t- shirt! And the course is beautiful!!

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    tennilleshane REPEAT RUNNER '24

    This race has the best scenery, best shirts, best food and best volunteers of any race ever! Very well organized from packet pickup, shuttle rides, to finish medals. I love … MORE

    This race has the best scenery, best shirts, best food and best volunteers of any race ever! Very well organized from packet pickup, shuttle rides, to finish medals. I love getting to custom pick my shirt style and color. I look forward to this race every year!

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    luickliisa1 FIRST-TIMER '24

    Absolutely stunning course! And everything was so well planned and easy with fantastic community support. Plus, we had a super enjoyable weekend exploring the area. MORE

    Absolutely stunning course! And everything was so well planned and easy with fantastic community support. Plus, we had a super enjoyable weekend exploring the area.

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    tiffinayhoven FIRST-TIMER '24

    Having to walk back to cars was a bummer, my knee was killing me (hence the slower pace) and going down the hill back to silver mountain about killed me MORE

    Having to walk back to cars was a bummer, my knee was killing me (hence the slower pace) and going down the hill back to silver mountain about killed me

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    otterpop REPEAT RUNNER '24

    This half marathon has become an absolute must for me every year! The course is lovely, the spectators are enthusiastic, the finish line is festive, and the t-shirts are the … MORE

    This half marathon has become an absolute must for me every year! The course is lovely, the spectators are enthusiastic, the finish line is festive, and the t-shirts are the best around! It’s always fun to see if I can get another PR as well.

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    bpmedina8 FIRST-TIMER '24

    Great race, aid stations had a lot of fun making a great atmosphere. Finish line was fun, overall great race. Would definitely do it again. MORE

    Great race, aid stations had a lot of fun making a great atmosphere. Finish line was fun, overall great race. Would definitely do it again.

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    [email protected] REPEAT RUNNER '24

    I’m not a racer but this is the best race I’ve ever been to! The views - the race community and the community involvement with the treats - shows - … MORE

    I’m not a racer but this is the best race I’ve ever been to! The views – the race community and the community involvement with the treats – shows – and especially the metals that are made by the local high school kids! Nothing better than this event right here! I’m a forever jackass ;)!

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    Summerrg REPEAT RUNNER '24

    Pre and post food was great. Shirt process was smooth. Post beer is always awesome. Face paint before was fun. Aid stations we fun and stocked MORE

    Pre and post food was great.
    Shirt process was smooth.
    Post beer is always awesome.
    Face paint before was fun.
    Aid stations we fun and stocked

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    pedmonds1 FIRST-TIMER '24

    This is a gentle downhill course from point A to B with only 2 hills. The first is a very gentle incline after mile 7. The second is a decent … MORE

    This is a gentle downhill course from point A to B with only 2 hills. The first is a very gentle incline after mile 7. The second is a decent hill in mile 12 but then the finish is literally right around the corner and down. I really liked the mimosas offered at the start lol. The course is pretty unremarkable. A paved bike path and about a mile on road for the turnaround. Nothing that sticks out as super scenic. The aid stations were well stocked. There were plenty of volunteers. You got to pick out what color shirt/tank/long sleeve/ (or sweatshirt for extra) you wanted for swag which was cool and then they screen printed the logo for you to pickup at the finish. The medals were cute. Overall a good Idaho race.

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    MikeLee FIRST-TIMER '23

    Smooth surface, mostly gentle downhill with one moderate uphill in the middle and a kickass hill just before the finish. Very well organized. Lots of fun before, during and after. MORE

    Smooth surface, mostly gentle downhill with one moderate uphill in the middle and a kickass hill just before the finish. Very well organized. Lots of fun before, during and after.

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    idahomike12 REPEAT RUNNER '23

    Beautiful course along the Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes from Wallace to Kellogg, ID. The race organizers outdo themselves every year by adding new twists to the event and … MORE

    Beautiful course along the Trail of the Coeur d’ Alenes from Wallace to Kellogg, ID. The race organizers outdo themselves every year by adding new twists to the event and by being receptive to runner feedback. The mark of a great race is that the fun doesn’t end when you cross the finish line – the post-race scene at the Jackass Race was awesome! I’m a repeat runner (all four years!) and will keep coming back for this race.

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    gordongsmithiii REPEAT RUNNER '23

    This is still one of my favorite races, and I plan to do it yearly, the course is extremely fun with a dash of challenge, there are some extremely beautiful … MORE

    This is still one of my favorite races, and I plan to do it yearly, the course is extremely fun with a dash of challenge, there are some extremely beautiful areas you get to run through as well.

    I have some complaints nonetheless.

    Mostly the race photos costing $15 each. I love that they use a local photographer, but when NegativeSplit hosts 90% of the races in the areas and their photos are included, it’s tough to see a price tag of $60 for 4 digital download photos.

    The other thing I noticed this year was a lack of food vendors at the finish line compared to last year. I had less incentive to stick around this year than in 2022. I love buying food after a long race lol.

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    nhenders92 REPEAT RUNNER '23

    The race organizers put in so much effort to make this a unique and fun experience. There are a ton of additional training opportunities and fun race events beyond just … MORE

    The race organizers put in so much effort to make this a unique and fun experience. There are a ton of additional training opportunities and fun race events beyond just the run itself. HIGHLY recommend

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    sumdeal FIRST-TIMER '23

    Can't improve on perfection! Can't wait to do it in 2024. Amazing views. Friendly staff. I would recommend to anyone. I love the towns of Wallace and Kellogg. So beautiful. MORE

    Can’t improve on perfection! Can’t wait to do it in 2024. Amazing views. Friendly staff. I would recommend to anyone. I love the towns of Wallace and Kellogg. So beautiful.

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    hberna132 FIRST-TIMER '23

    This was my first year running the Jackass half and I loved it! Beautiful course, awesome aid stations and fun vibes all around! I really loved the shirts, you get … MORE

    This was my first year running the Jackass half and I loved it! Beautiful course, awesome aid stations and fun vibes all around! I really loved the shirts, you get to pick your color ahead of time and the quality was great. The “metals” were super unique too. Beware, there is a challenging hill at mile 12, and a less intense incline at mile 8, but otherwise a flat, downhill fast course. Hope to do it again!

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