Kootenai River Run returns
Kootenai River Run participants (Photo by Chandler See)
BONNERS FERRY — The Kootenai River Run 5K and 10K returns on Saturday, July 20 as part of Kootenai River Days.
This year, a team category for the 5K run has been added. Winners will be determined by the combined times of the five-member team. Participants need to make sure to declare their team affiliation on race day.
Both courses start and finish at the Boundary County Fairgrounds and meander in and around the city of Bonners Ferry.
Registration is $15, to register and receive a T-shirt is $30. Entries will be accepted the morning of the race, with no late fees. Day-of registration will run from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Aid stations will be available throughout the course, at the finish line, near mile markers 1, 2, 4 and 5.
Trophies will be presented to overall male and female winners in each race, ribbons will also be given out to the top three finishers across age groups.
Drawings for door prizes will be held during the awards ceremony. The grand prize includes a $125 gift certificate toward the purchase of a new pair of running shoes or other athletic equipment.
Net proceeds are used to provide local student runners with college scholarships.