Teton Dam Marathon
Come Run with Us
Runners from all over the country will be in Rexburg, Idaho on the first Saturday in June to participate in the Teton Dam Marathon & Races. The races include a marathon, half-marathon, relay, 10K, 5K, and Kids Race. The Teton Dam Marathon & Races takes place every year around the anniversary of the breaking of the Teton Dam.
On June 5, 1976, the collapse of the Teton River Dam unleashed a savage flood which caused $500 million in damage, took eleven lives, and made thousands homeless in Wilford, Sugar City, Rexburg, Salem, Hibbard, Firth, Blackfoot, and Roberts.
This tragedy was turned into triumph by the victims’ own faith and courage and by an outpouring of aid by many volunteers from Idaho and nearby states. For this reason, hundreds of runners flood the streets to take on their own personal challenge of running a race.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 15, 2024
may 30, 2024
6pm Online Registration Closes
may 31, 2024
4pm-8pm Packet Pickup @ Madisonhealth Hospital
June 1, 2024 *RACE DAY*
5am Full Marathon runners and FIRST leg of Relay load buses @ Madison Jr High (134 Madison Ave) to be taken to the Historical Teton Dam Site
5:30am Last Bus Leaves for Starting Line with Full Marathon Runners and First Leg of Relay runners ONLY
6:30am Start Marathon @ Historical Teton Dam Site
7:30am Start Half Marathon @ Smith Park
8:00am Start 10k @ Smith Park
8:30am Start 5k @ Smith Park
Noon Start Kids Race @ Smith Park
| Race | Dam Early 6/4/23 - 10/31/23 | Regular 11/1/23 - 5/8/24 | Dam Late 5/9/24 - 5/15/24 | Real Dam Late 5/16/24 - 5/30/24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon* | $60 | $75 | $85 | $95 |
| Relay | $240/team | $270/team | $330/team | $390/team |
| Half* | $55 | $70 | $80 | $90 |
| 10K** | $30 | $40 | $45 | $55 |
| 5K** | $20 | $30 | $35 | $45 |
You must register by May 15th for a guaranteed t-shirt, finisher’s medal, and swag bag.
*Entry fee includes a polyester race shirt, finisher’s medal, bib number, disposable time chip, and swag bag.
“Real Dam Late” registrants are not guaranteed a race shirt, swag bag, or finishers medal.
Teams of 6. Cost of relay paid by team captain. Team price to remain the same regardless of the number of runners. Includes a polyester race shirt, finisher’s medal, bib number, disposable time chip, and swag bag. Each member of your relay team will receive 1 of everything.
REFUND POLICY: Once your registration is accepted and processed, all fees are non-refundable. In the case of injury, change of plans, etc.race transfers are available 1 WEEK PRIOR to the event, by phone call only (208) 372-2560.
Race Records
MARATHON RECORDS
Male – Aaron Withers – 2:32:49 – 2023
Female – Penny Parrish – 3:09:53 – 2023
HALF MARATHON RECORDS
Male: 01:14:26 – Mickey Wilson – 2018
Female – Maddie Cannon – 1:28:24 – 2023
10K RECORDS
Male: 00:33:26 – Zachary Erikson – 2018
Female – Courtney Earl – 42:06 – 2023
5K RECORDS
Male: 00:15:04 – Ben Smith – 2019
Female – Bella Spencer – 20:19 – 2023
Relay
CORPORATE CUP RELAY CHALLENGE
FAQs
CAN I LEAVE MY THINGS AT SMITH PARK?
DO NOT leave your valuables in a bag at the park. The City of Rexburg is not responsible for anything left unattended at the park. If you do need to drop off keys they MUST be in your swag bag and the bag must be marked with your name and bib number (duct tape and a permanent marker does the trick) before you leave it at the Info Booth. *We suggest you leave all valuables locked in your car until after you finish your race.
MARATHON RUNNERS: You will need to supply the bag for any gear or personal items you would like transported from the starting line to the finish line. After the race, runner’s bags can be picked up at the Info Booth near the finish line. Bring your bib to pick up your bag.
CAN I REGISTER THE MORNING OF THE RACE?
No, only kid’s race registration is available.
CAN I PICK UP MY RACE PACKET AND SWAG BAG THE MORNING OF THE RACE?
Yes, we do have race packets and swag bags the morning of the race but we encourage you to pick them up before or send a friend or family member to pick it up during packet pick up on Friday if possible.
CAN I SWITCH RACES?
Yes, but only before your bib pick-up and no refunds will be given. Also, you will not be able to get a different shirt than what you ordered. For example if you are running the half marathon and you switch to the 10K, your shirt will still be the half shirt.
DO I HAVE TO WIN THE RACE TO RECEIVE A FINISHER’S MEDAL?
No, everyone who races will receive a finisher’s medal as they cross the finish line.
WHERE DO THE MARATHON RUNNERS MEET THE MORNING OF THE RACE?
All marathon runners meet at Madison Junior High School (134 Madison Ave.) Buses leave at 5:30 am to take them to the start line.
WHEN DO THE AWARDS CEREMONIES BEGIN AND WHERE ARE THEY HELD?
Awards ceremony will begin at 11am at Smith Park.
WHERE ARE THE PORTA-POTTIES/BATHROOMS LOCATED?
The marathon has 6 Porta-Potties at the start. The ½ marathon, 10k, 5k races have 4 Porta-Potties and the park bathrooms at the start/finish. Porta-Potties are located on the courses at each aid station.
CAN I SWITCH MY SHIRT FOR A DIFFERENT SIZE?
Shirts cannot be switched for a different size until 10:00am on Saturday at the Registration/Info booth.
CAN I PICK UP MY FRIEND’S PACKET FOR THEM?
Yes, you can pick up a friend’s packet for them.
WHAT DO THEY HAVE AT THE WATER STATIONS? AID STATIONS?
Water stations will provide water and nuun energy drink.
Aid stations will provide bandages, Vaseline, hammer gels, bananas, oranges, water and nuun energy drink.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
The northwest corner, northeast corner and north side of Smith Park will be closed off to parking. The best places to park are at Madison Junior High School (134 Madison Ave) and the church parking lot 1 block north of Smith Park.
DO I HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE MY RAFFLE AND AWARDS?
Yes.