Race Details

Get ready for an awesome adventure race in the wilds of Eastern Idaho! For Ogre 2025 we are expanding our horizons westward, to the beautiful Birch Creek Valley. It’s remote, it’s rugged, and it’s unlike any Ogre we’ve ever had before. With an incredible backdrop of 11,000+ ft peaks, you will be transported through time in this valley rich in history. To say we are excited to bring you to this area is an understatement!

Below you will find race information such as team categories, schedule, race distance estimates, camping/lodging info, and more. Make sure to also check out the Gear List for required gear and other gear-related information.

RACE DATE AND LOCATION

June 14th: 8hr
June 14-15th: 24hr

Birch Creek Valley, Idaho

TEAM CATEGORIES

8hr: 2-person coed, 2-person male, 2-person female, solo male, solo female, NEW: 3 or 4-person coed, NEW: 3 or 4-person open
24hr: 2-person coed, 2-person male, 2-person female, 3 or 4-person coed (premier category!), 3 or 4-person open

COURSE DISCIPLINES

8-hour: Mountain Biking, Trekking, and navigation.
24-hour: Mountain Biking, Trekking, and navigation.
Why no paddling? Our number one goal is to offer you the most amazing adventure race possible. Sometimes this means that there are no good options for a paddle leg, as is the case for 2025 since it’s a dry, desert-y area with only a few creeks. The region is wild, desolate, and truly stunning—we honestly don’t think you’ll miss the paddling when you get out there.

APPROXIMATE COURSE DISTANCES (subject to change)

24hr: 15-20 miles Trekking, 60-75 miles biking
8hr: 5 miles Trekking, 15-18 miles biking

Note: We typically send out a rough course outline about a week before the race, to help with your race prep and packing. Any other course-specific information will be given to you at race check-in.

REGISTRATION INFO

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Each race must register individually. Registration fees are per person, not team:
24hr: $230 through February 28, 2025. $270 from March 1-May 31, 2025.
Register on or before May 24th to receive a race t-shirt!

8hr: $120 through February 28, 2025. $145 from March 1-May 31, 2025.
Register on or before May 24th to receive a race t-shirt!

The Teton Ogre is a USARA-sanctioned event. Racers must either have an annual USARA membership or purchase a single-event license through RunSignUp. Annual membership is instrumental in sustaining USARA’s efforts to support the US-based AR community and host an annual National Championship. In addition to supporting the community as a whole and having single-event fees waived, annual membership includes access to ExpertVoice, an incredible resource for athletes that unlocks pro-deals to hundreds of name-brands. For new racers, check out USARA’s “New to Adventure Racing” database, a terrific collection of articles that will help you dive into the amazing sport of AR!

RACER UPDATES

Pre-Race Updates will be posted here in the months leading up to the race.

RACE SCHEDULE (subject to change):

8hr Schedule, June 14th: (Tentative)
8:00-8:45am: check-in and map pick-up
8:50am: pre-race meeting
9:30am: START
5:30am: Finish cut-off time

24hr Schedule
June 14th: (Tentative)
9:45-10:30am: check-in and map pick-up
10:45am: pre-race meeting
11:45am: START
June 15th:
11:45am: Finish cut-off time

LODGING and CAMPING INFO

Birch Creek Valley is a very remote part of Idaho, located off of Highway 28. The remote-ness of this location is why it makes such an incredible location for adventure racing, however amenities are sparse. 🙂 Both races will have a not-too-early start, to accommodate those driving in on race day.

Camping: Plenty of free (donation-based) camping is available at our race headquarters, which will be at the Birch Creek Campground. Potable water and vault toilets are available. Please note that cell service is limited or non-existent.

Hotels: If you prefer not to camp, we recommend you stay in either Dubois, Idaho (45min away, a small town with one or two hotels), Rexburg, Idaho (1hr away, a big town with plenty of hotels/restaurants, etc.), or Idaho Falls, Idaho (1hr away, an even bigger town with plenty of hotels/restaurants/etc.).

The nearest airport is Idaho Falls, Idaho (1hr away). Salt Lake City is the nearest major airport, and is a 4hr drive.

RACE RULES

-Final rankings will be as follows: A) Teams will be ranked by total number of points acquired. B) Teams will be ranked by fastest time. C) Teams not obtaining all mandatory CPs will be unranked, regardless of time.

-All CPs are worth 10 points each unless otherwise specified. There will be a combination of mandatory and optional CPs

-Teammates must stay within 50 meters of each other at all times.

-Racers must cross the finish line before the cut-off time or will be penalized by 2 points per minute for the first 20 minutes. Racers finishing more than 20 minutes late will be unranked. (In other words, don’t be late!)

-Time penalty for a miss-punched CP (i.e., CP is punched in the wrong box) is 10 minutes per infraction. Pay attention when punching!

-If a team member must leave the course early, they must do so at a manned CP or TA and inform a race official. Please do not go home early without letting us know!

-Make sure you have all required gear at all times. Random gear checks may be performed throughout the course. Time penalty for not having required gear is 15 minutes for individual gear and 30 minutes for team gear.

-No E-Bikes allowed

-Bikers must yield to horses and hikers.

-No outside assistance allowed. This is a non-supported race.

-Bib numbers are to be pinned to backpacks and visible, one per person.

-No traveling on private property allowed. Close any gates that you open.

-We will be practicing Leave No Trace ethics.  Pack out everything you bring in!  Please tread lightly and be aware that this is bear country.  We would be so psyched if when we swept the course we found ZERO trash!

-No navigation devices that utilize satellites are allowed! No GPS or using your cell phone for anything other than taking pictures or in an absolute emergency. Aside from magnetic bike odometers and barometric altimeters, no devices that display distance, speed, or altitude are permitted.

-Please no dogs on the course (exceptions may be made if you want to bring your pet Ogre).

-As a USARA-sanctioned event, we adhere to USARA’s anti-doping policies. It is your (the athlete’s) responsibility to uphold the integrity of the competition and reputation of adventure racing as a clean sport through educated use of supplements, medicines, and other treatments and to understand what is permissible according to USARA standards. In addition to contributing to a level playing field for all competitors, USARA’s policies are designed to help athletes learn more about the medications, substances, and methods they use for the sake of long-term health. We encourage you to spend some time reviewing USARA’s stance on the importance of Ant-Doping, educating yourself through their collection of helpful resources, and understanding the consequences of doping infractions (medicinal, supplemental, or mechanical) by reviewing USARA’s dedicated page to Anti-Doping here.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation Policy:
> 2 months before the race date we are able to offer a 75% refund.

1-2 months prior to the race date we are able to offer a 50% refund.

3-4 weeks prior to the race date we are able to offer a 25% refund.

Less than 3 weeks prior to the race, no refund is available. We apologize for any inconvenience but at this point, we have paid for all race expenses and have been planning on you attending.

Entries are non-transferable less than 2 weeks prior to race day.