Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series

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Portneuf Medical Center logo

The 2023 Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series, sponsored by Portneuf Medical Center, features five unique events held in the late spring to early fall including Law Day Run, Joy in the Journey Jog, Quinn Meadows Cruise, Real Estate Ruby Run, and Simplot Run. Participants are invited to run or walk one, several, or all of the races. Advanced registration is highly recommended.

Sponsorship Opportunities 

The Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series, sponsored by Portneuf Medical Center, has been around for 40+ years and has been a staple of Pocatello since its inception. The Series features five unique events held in the late spring to early fall. Each fun run’s success depends on a generous sponsor and multiple volunteers. Please consider sponsoring a race, the whole series, or providing volunteers for the races! Details can be found in the Sponsorship Opportunities packet.

Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series Sponsorship Opportunities

Registration

Pre-registration is available at a significant discount for individual events or for the complete series. Participants are encouraged to register online or in person at the packet pickup on the Friday evening before each event. Day-of-race registration is also available at the regular price.

*Online pre-registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the event.
Event Adult Youth Registration
Individual Event | Pre-Registration* $18 $14 Register Now
Individual Event | Day-of-Race Registration $30 $30
Fun Run Series | Pre-Registration* $80 $60 Register Now
Fun Run Series | Day-of-Race Registration $95 $75

Packet Pickup (In-Person Pre-Registration)

  • Packet pickup is held on the Friday before the event from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center. In-person pre-registration is available at that time.
  • Individual event registration is HIGHLY encouraged during pre-registration, either online or in person at the packet pickup on the Friday evening before the event.
  • Fun Run Series registration is HIGHLY encouraged during pre-registration, either online or in person at the packet pickup on the Friday evening before the FIRST event.

Communication

Email is the primary means of communication with participants for registration confirmation, resolution of problems, and other notices. Please be sure to include your email address on your paper registration form.

For questions, please contact Pocatello Parks and Recreation Outdoor Recreation Director Maren Hunter.

Fun Run/Walk Event Maps and Registration Deadlines

2023 Event T-Shirt Deadline Event Date
Law Day Run | Map April 21 at 5 p.m. May 6 at 8 a.m.
Joy in the Journey Jog | Map May 26 at 5 p.m. June 10 at 8 a.m.
Quinn Meadows Cruise  | Map June 23 at 5 p.m. July 8 at 8 a.m.
Real Estate Ruby Run | Map July 28 at 5 p.m. August 12 at 8 a.m.
Simplot Run | Map August 25 at 5 p.m. September 9 at 8 a.m.

Sponsored by:
Sixth District Bar Association

2023 Law Day Run (May)

Event Date:  Saturday, May 6, 2023
T-Shirt Deadline:  Friday, April 21, 2023
Course:  Pocatello City Hall to Ross Park via 8th Street
Start Time:  10K Walk, 7:30 a.m. | All other events, 8:00 a.m.
Pre-Registration Cost:  Youth $14 | Adult $18
Day-of-Race Cost:  Youth $30 | Adult $30

Intermountain Medical Clinic (IMMC) logo

2023 Joy in the Journey Jog (June)

Event Date:  Saturday, June 10, 2023
T-Shirt Deadline:  Friday, May 26, 2023
Course:  The race starts at Intermountain Medical Clinic by Highland High School and the Bannock County Fairgrounds
Start Time:  10K Walk, 7:30 a.m. | All other events, 8:00 a.m. 
Pre-Registration Cost:  Youth $14 | Adult $18 
Day-of-Race Cost:  Youth $30 | Adult $30

Quinn Meadows logo

2023 Quinn Meadows Cruise (July)

Event Date:  Saturday, July 8, 2023
T-Shirt Deadline:  Friday, June 23, 2023
Course:  Bonneville Park via American Road and around Holt Arena
Start Time:  10K Walk, 7:30 a.m. | All other events, 8:00 a.m.
Pre-Registration Cost:  Youth $14 | Adult $18
Day-of-Race Cost:  Youth $30 | Adult $30

Real Estate Ruby logo

2023 Real Estate Ruby Run (August)

Event Date:  Saturday, August 12, 2023
T-Shirt Deadline:  Friday, July 28, 2023
Course:  Loop from OK Ward Park to Hawthorne Road to Chubbuck Road
Start Time:  10K Walk, 7:30 a.m. | All other events, 8:00 a.m.
Pre-Registration Cost:  Youth $14 | Adult $18
Day-of-Race Cost:  Youth $30 | Adult $30

Simplot logo

2023 Simplot Run (September)

Event Date:  Saturday, September 9, 2023
T-Shirt Deadline:  Friday, August 25, 2023
Course:  Loops around the AMI/Kirkham Trail from 2nd Avenue
Start Time:  10K Walk, 7:30 a.m. | All other events, 8:00 a.m.
Pre-Registration Cost:  Youth $14 | Adult $18
Day-of-Race Cost:  Youth $30 | Adult $30

Series Results

2023 Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series

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2022 Overall Series Results

2022 Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series

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2021 Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series

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2019 Overall Series Results

2019 Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series

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2018 Overall Series Results

2018 Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series

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2017 Overall Series Results

2017 Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series Results

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2016 Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series Results

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2016 Pocatello Triathlon

Triathlon Results @ Portneuf Wellness Complex
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