CDA Marathon

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Coeur d’Alene as you run along paths with stunning lake views and  scenic streets that showcase the charm of this resort town.  Boston Marathon certified course.

Packet Pick-up:

Pre-race packet pick-up will be offered for participants on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Location: McEuen Park (420 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814) / 10:30am-6:00pm
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If you are not able to pick-up your packet, someone else can pick it up for you. There will be a limited last minute bib pick-up on race morning near the start line. This race morning bib pick-up is ONLY for extenuating circumstances.

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Race Start Location:

McEuen Park (420 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)

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Parking:

Parking is available at McEuen Park. Additional parking can be found in the surrounding downtown area and the Coeur d'Alene Resort parking garage.

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Race Schedule:

SATURDAY - May 24, 2025
10:00am - Kids Fun Run

SUNDAY - May 25, 2025
5:30am - Marathon Early Start
6:30am - Marathon
7:00am - Half Marathon
8:00am - 10K
9:00am - 5K
1:00pm - Courses Close

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Cutoff Times:

Marathon: Runners are required to finish in 6.5 hours (before 1:00pm). If you plan to finish in over 6 hours, sign up for the Early Start option.
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Marathon - Early Start: Runners are required to finish in 7.5 hours (before 1:00pm).  If you plan to finish in under 5.5 hours, DO NOT sign up for the Early Start option as road crossings and aid stations will not be available at the earlier times.
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As long as a runner is making reasonable progress we will most likely not pull them from the course, but they will need to follow traffic laws at that point if they are falling behind that pace.

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Gear Check:

Gear check will be available for ALL runners at the start line. In an effort to reduce waste, we ask runners to please bring your own bag to put your belongings in. We will provide a tyvek hospital type wrist band to label your bag with your bib number. You will need your bib number showing when you drop off and pick-up your bag. Gear check is only available for athletes wearing bib numbers.

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Runner Safety:

This event takes place on city roads and sidewalks. There will be law enforcement or flaggers to help runners cross roads, but please be alert when you are running and pay attention to course officials at all crossings. Any runner using headphones should make sure their have only one headphone in their ear, or use bone conduction headphones. 

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Awards:

Awards will be distributed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall for Male and Female for each distance. Age group awards will also be provided for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in age groups. Age Groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
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Early Start - Marathon is ineligible for Overall placing.
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If you are not able to stay for your award, they can be shipped to you for a $10 shipping and handling fee.

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Finish Area:

The finish line will have water, electrolytes, snacks, and food. Swag will be available to purchase. Portable toilets and hand washing stations will be available in the start / finish area.

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Virtual:

The Virtual Run sign up is available between August 21, 2024 - May 25, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between May 16 - June 1, 2025 to the virtual results page located here. Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (May 25, 2025).

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Contact Email:

info@nsplit.com

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Contact Text:

208-806-1311

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Mailing Address:

Negative Split
PO Box 4221
Spokane, WA, 99220

Aid Stations / Nutrition:

Aid Stations will be equipped with water and sports drink, GU gels, and gummy bear chews. Water will be provided at the starting line.
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Runners are encouraged to bring their own reusable cups and bottles in an effort to reduce garbage on course. Although we will still have cups available at aid stations, we ask runners to help us reduce waste by running with their own reusable cups and bottles.
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A limited supply of First Aid will be located at all Aid Stations on each course, and at the Finish Line.
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Marathon: There will be Aid Stations located every 2-3 miles along the course.
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Half Marathon: There will be Aid Stations located every 2-3 miles along the course.
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10K: There will be TWO Aid Stations located along the course.
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5K: There will be ONE Aid Station located near the turnaround.
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There will be toilets at every aid station along the course.

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Marathon (26.2 Miles)

Marathon: Runners are required to finish in 6 hours (before 12:30pm). This assumes a Marathon runner averages roughly an 13:40 min per mile pace. If you plan to finish in over 6 hours, sign up for the Early Start option.
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Marathon - Early Start: Runners are required to finish in 7 hours (before 12:30pm). This assumes a Marathon runner averages roughly an 16:00 min per mile pace.  If you plan to finish in under 5 hours 30 minutes, DO NOT sign up for the Early Start option as road crossings and aid stations will not be available at the earlier times if you are running a 12:30 min per mile or faster pace.
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Boston qualifier. USATF certification number: ID20005LAB

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Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)

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10K (6.2 Miles)

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5K (3.1 Miles)

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Kids Fun Run (1 Mile)

CDA Partners with Delta 3 Coaching

The Coeur d'Alene Marathon is excited to announce Delta 3 Coaching as the official training partner for our 2023 event.  Delta 3 has a mission to positively impact the lives of athletes of all ages and abilities by developing their skills in the sport discipline of their choosing. To encourage all athletes to engage in competitive activities to build community, support, and set and achieve personal goals.  To embrace the diversity of able-bodied, adaptive, and youth sport where athletes are encouraged to set and achieve new goals, exceed expectations, all while inspiring each other and the community at large.

In-Person Training Starts March 1

This is beginner/intermediate half marathon coached training group to prepare for the CDA Half Marathon.  We will be meeting at Bluegrass Park.  You should be able to run 3 miles prior to starting this program.  You will meet once a week for a group coached speed training session and given a 13-week training plan written by Coach Brandy Anderson, Boston Qualifier/participant, USA Track and Field Certified Coach, Lake City H.S. Cross Country Coach.

6am and 6pm training sessions on Wednesdays (Hurry and sign-up as sessions are limited to only 25 athletes per time slot!)

SIGN-UP TODAY

Program cost: $125 (Save $25 with coupon code NS25)

About this event:

Join us downtown Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, for a day of craft beer, cider, and wine from local and regional brewers to raise funds for the North Idaho Centennial Trail. This is the official after-party for the CDA Marathon! All runners will receive a discounted ticket price when purchasing your tickets, check your email for the discount code. Grab your tickets HERE

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HopDash Brewfest Tickets ($35) Include:

• Unlimited beer, cider, and wine tasting
• Live music
• All online registrations before May 10th receive HopDash pint glasses
• If you buy tickets at the door you are NOT guaranteed the commemorative pint glass!
• All ticket sales go to operating and maintaining our 23 miles of the North Idaho Centennial Trail from Higgens Point to the Idaho/Washington border.

Come hungry! Food will be available for purchase from Oh Baby! Food Truck, located behind Chalice Brewing, next door to the event.

What do I need to get in? This is a 21+ event only. You MUST have a valid form of Personal Identification to enter the event. All patrons will be carded.

Can I bring my dog? Only service animals will be allowed enterance due to limited space.

How far is the location from the CDA Marathon finish? HopDash is only one block away!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All proceeds to benefit the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation.
Questions or comments, please email tabitha@nictf.org.
No refunds after 5/13/2025 - this fundraiser is very important for the NICTF.
Event is rain or shine. No refunds will be offered due weather events, including smoke.

Please drink responsibly. Uber and taxis are available in CDA for your use.

Paid or metered parking available Downtown CDA.

Are you looking for fun a way to get your child motivated or to encourage them to start running?! Sign them up for the Coeur d'Alene Kids Virtual Training Challenge & Fun Run!
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Kids will have from sign up until race day to log as many miles as they can. Then on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am, they will then finish their challenge with a 1-Mile run at McEuen Park.
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All finishers will be awarded their medal and shirt at packet pick-up on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

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Kids Challenge Info:

1. Run as many miles as your child can prior to race day.
2. Submit your child's results here.
3. Run the 1-Mile Kids Fun Run on Saturday May 24, 2025 at McEuen Park at 10:00am

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Parent Info:

• BIBS - Parents please write your name and contact phone number on the back of your child's bib in the case of an emergency.
• SAFETY - This is not a closed or fenced off course. The course will be well marked and staffed with volunteers, but it is your responsibility to make sure your child makes it to the finish line. Parents are welcome to run with their kids for free and help encourage them and take pictures along the way. Please be a responsible parent and know your child's limits and capabilities. The kid's race is not 15-minutes of baby-sitting. Your child is still your responsibility. Help us to ensure this is a safe and positive experience for all our CDA Kids Fun Run participants.

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Course:

The Kids Fun Run is a 1-mile looping course around McEuen Park. There will be water available at the finish line. All kids will start together at 10:00am. Parents are encouraged to run with their child.

 
Refer A Friend... Earn Money:

Say Whaaat? We love our runners and we love our runners that talk about our race! We want to reward runners that get their friends and family to register. Refer 5 friends and earn a $25 refund back from your registration. Keep referring friends and run for free!

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How To Start:

When you register for the race, you will get a confirmation email with a referral link in it. Share that referral link to your friends and family. Each time someone registers with that link, it will be tracked. Once 5 people register from that link, you will receive $25 back on the credit card you used to register. Don't stop there, keep referring friends and we will refund you $25 for every additional 5 friends that register.

Effective June 10, 2023
Refunds, Transfers, and Deferrals: 

Distance Transfers:

A participant may transfer their registration to another distance that is not full within the same race at any time before the end of packet pick-up (i.e. 5k to 10k). If there is a price difference between the distances, the participant is responsible for the increased cost of the new registration compared to the previous amount paid for their registration. The race will not issue a full or partial refund if the participant is stepping down in registration cost (i.e. half marathon to 5k). All distance transfers can be completed from the online registration page under your profile.

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Live and Virtual Transfers:

All  live races will also have a virtual race option for participants choosing to participate virtually for any reason. Participants may transfer between live and virtual events if they are not full at any time before the end of packet pick-up. If there is a price difference between the virtual and live race, the participant is responsible for the increased cost of the live race compared to the previous amount paid for the registration. The race will not issue a full or partial refund if the participant already paid a higher registration fee and is stepping down in price. All event type transfers can be completed from the online registration page under your profile.

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Person to Person Transfers:

Person to person transfers will be allowed at any time before the end of packet pick-up for a $10 fee. Person to person transfers are limited to the swag available at the time of the transfer. Shirt sizes are subject to quantities on hand at the time of the transfer. A person to person transfer can be completed from the online registration page under your profile.

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Race to Race Transfers: 

Participants will be able to transfer their registration to another Negative Split produced event that is not full for a $30 fee plus any price changes to the new event. Race to race transfers are only allowed once per registration and must be used less than 365 days from the original race date. Race to race transfers are limited to the swag available at the time of the transfer. Shirt sizes are subject to quantities on hand at the time of the transfer. If there is a price difference between the two races, the participant is responsible for the increased cost of the new registration compared to the previous amount paid for the registration. The race will not issue a full or partial refund if the participant already paid a higher registration fee and is stepping down in price.

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Deferrals:

Deferrals to the following year are not allowed. Participants are encouraged to either participate in a different distance, virtually, or in a different race.

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Refunds:

Due to the long-term nature of planning for events and the many pre-sunk costs upfront for the race organization, refunds will not be allowed.

Live Race Results

The live race will be timed by Negative Split Event Timing with chip timing. Each participant bib will contain a timing chip stuck to the back of the bib. The timing chip will record your start and finish times based on when you cross the timing mats. Please make sure your bib number is visible and on the outermost layer of your clothing and facing forward to guarantee the best chip reads while crossing our mats. Similarly, your bib number is used for photo identification for your race photos.

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Virtual Race Results

The Virtual Run sign up is available between August 21, 2024 - May 25, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between May 16 - June 1, 2025 to the virtual results page located here. Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (May 25, 2025).

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Photos

View your race photos here!

Race Start Location:

McEuen Park (420 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)

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Parking:

Parking is available at McEuen Park. Additional parking can be found in the surrounding downtown area and the Coeur d'Alene Resort parking garage.

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Best Cheering Spots:

Coeur d'Alene City Park
Centennial Trail along E Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr.

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Best way to get around:

Coeur d'Alene has made it easy to get around! Uber, Lyft and even walking and bikes can take you anywhere you need to go!

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Places to Stay:

Coeur d’Alene Resort (115 S 2nd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814):
Click here to book your stay with room block

A world renowned destination for vacation, business, romance and fun, overlooking a stunning alpine lake in a quaint, friendly downtown lakeside atmosphere. Whether you play the world’s only Floating Green, escape to their Spa or lounge by the infinity pool, it will be a memorable and magical experience. Discounted rates for the runners will be available until March 17, 2025.

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Holiday Inn Express (2300 W Seltice Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814):
Click here to book your stay with room block

Hotel conveniently located off I-90 Exit 11 & next to the Centennial Trail for running, biking and dogs. We are just 2 mi to the famous Coeur d’Alene Floating Boardwalk. Newly remodeled rooms and a dog friendly hotel! A Coeur d'Alene Marathon room block is available, make your reservation before April 8, 2025. Guests can change your dates at the top of the click through link. There is a 7-day cancellation for reservations in a group block. Book your room for the weekend here.

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Comfort Inn & Suites Coeur d'Alene (702 West Appleway Ave. Building A, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814):
Click here to book your stay with room block

Make a splash at our Comfort Inn & Suites® Coeur d’Alene hotel. With dozens of lakes and premier skiing nearby, our inviting guest rooms are the perfect place to relax after a fun day. Parasail, surf, and paddle one of the lakes that surround our hotel. Ride the rollercoasters of Silverwood Theme Park or ride the waves at Triple Play Family Fun Park. Take a cruise or paddle down the whitewater rapids through the Alberton Gorge.

Only 8 minutes away from our cozy hotel is the world’s only floating, movable golf green at Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course. Thanks to these great things to do, there’s really fun for everyone in Coeur d’Alene.

There’s also plenty going on at our hotel. Start your day right with hearty and healthy breakfast options. After a day out, you can make a splash in our indoor heated pool. In your room, premium bedding and suite-style layouts await. Our spacious suites also have a separate living space, so you can relax and feel at home. Fast and free WiFi keeps you connected, and our exceptional staff will be happy to help you at the front desk. Regardless of what brings you here, we hope you have a fantastic stay with us at our Comfort Inn & Suites I-90 City Center hotel.

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Morning Coffee Spots: 

Evans Brothers Coffee (504 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)
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Union Coffee Roasters (2102 N 4th St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)

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Good for Food: 

Gross Donuts (445 W Cherry Ln, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815)
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Capone's Pub & Grill (751 N 4th St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)
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Crafted Tap House + Kitchen (523 Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)
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Hudson's Hamburgers (207 Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)
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Fire Artisan Pizza (517 Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)

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Weekend Fun:

Hike Tubbs Hill (208 S 3rd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)
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Mica Moon Zip Tours (23403 E Mission Ave #111, Liberty Lake, WA 99019)
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Silverwood Theme Park (27843 US-95, Athol, ID 83801)

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FOR MORE VISITOR INFORMATION, VISIT: 

The CDA Marathon will cause changes to normal vehicle travel in the downtown area on May 25, 2025.

The highlighted sections below will be closed except for residents needing direct ingress or egress to their property during the event from 5:00am - 11:00am. Residents expecting to need ingress or egress from their property during the event are encouraged to move vehicles north of Young for easier access. 

For a full list of road impacts, please click here.

Choose between four race distances in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, ID. Shirts and Medals are only guaranteed for participants registering more than 10 days before the race. Shirts and Medals are on a first come first serve basis for those registering less than 10 days before. If you are able to select a shirt size in registration, you will get a shirt. Once shirt sizes are sold out they will no longer be available in registration.

Registration Includes:

• Stylish finisher t-shirt
• Custom finisher medal
• Chip timing
• Epic views of Lake Coeur d'Alene
• Gear check
• Well supported aid stations along course
• Finisher food

Upgrade your swag by adding a commemorative hoodie during registration.

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Pricing:

Marathon

• 08/21/24 - 09/15/24: $85
• 09/16/24  -12/31/24: $100
• 01/01/25 - 02/28/25: $115
• 03/01/25 - 04/30/25: $130
• 05/01/25 - 05/24/25: $145

Half Marathon

• 08/21/24 - 09/15/24: $75
• 09/16/24  -12/31/24: $90
• 01/01/25 - 02/28/25: $100
• 03/01/25 - 04/30/25: $110
• 05/01/25 - 05/24/25: $125

10K

• 08/21/24 - 09/15/24: $45
• 09/16/24  -12/31/24: $55
• 01/01/25 - 02/28/25: $60
• 03/01/25 - 04/30/25: $65
• 05/01/25 - 05/24/25: $75

5K

• 08/21/24 - 09/15/24: $35
• 09/16/24  -12/31/24: $40
• 01/01/25 - 02/28/25: $45
• 03/01/25 - 04/30/25: $50
• 05/01/25 - 05/24/25: $55

Kids Virtual Training Challenge & Fun Run

• 08/21/24 - 05/23/25: $25

Virtual Run

• 08/21/24 - 05/25/25: $45

The Virtual Run sign up is available between August 21, 2024 - May 25, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between May 16 - June 1, 2025 to the virtual results page located here. Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (May 25, 2025).

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