5K races near Pocatello

Pocatello Training Notes

Pocatello hosts 5 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Pocatello like a trail town with a campus heartbeat. City Creek Trail System handles a lot of weekday dirt, and the City Creek - Over The Top Loop runs 9 miles while climbing from 4511 ft to 6096 ft. Gibson Jack Trail System, Mink Creek Trail System, Satterfield Trail System, and Scout Mountain Trail System keep base miles from getting stale. Pocatello Running Club brings together grizzled ultramarathoners and weekend joggers. Scout Mountain Ultras, Over the Top Trail Race, Pocatello Marathon, and the Pocatello 16 Miler give the calendar real anchors.

Locals ride where the hills start fast. City Creek Trail System and Gibson Jack Trail System give mountain bikers singletrack close to town, while Edson Fichter Pond and the Portneuf Greenway work for easier spins. Barries weekly group bicycle rides roll through the warm-weather months, with a Tuesday Night Easy road ride and a Thursday Night No drop road ride. Gate City Grays adds more local kit in the mix. 4 Peaks Gran Fondo brings over 80 miles and almost 8000 ft of gain, and Spinderella Ride keeps early June lively. Pebble Creek sits just south of Pocatello, and Scout Mountain holds the bigger climbing feel.

Warm-weather months suit both runners and cyclists best. Summer gives long days for Z2, intervals, trail doubles, and big road loops before the heat stacks up. Locals use the Portneuf River Greenway for steady miles, and the foundation has built over 15 miles of river trail with 27 miles planned. Pocatello winters change the rhythm instead of killing it. Runners stay lower around ISU, Ross Park, Shady Side Trail, and AMI/Kirkham Trail when conditions allow. Riders shift toward careful road windows, mountain bikes when trails are ready, and Pebble Creek days when skiing and snowboarding take over.