Busy parents looking to get their kids out running by signing up together for a race rejoice! Sandpoint’s biggest foot race of the year is adding a Kids 5K Run to the Scenic Half Marathon on Sunday, September 15. The 5K, for grades K-6, will start and finish at City Beach and run along the […]
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Crazy hair, costumes, and decked-out team vans are just a few of the elements you’ll find at the Spokane to Sandpoint Relay (S2S). Grab 11 (or 5) of your friends to complete this 200-mile adventure from Washington to Idaho on foot! Nathan Luke, race director and owner of NxNW Relays, says S2S is great for
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Tristen Chernove to Speak at CHAFE 150 on June 14 Tristen Chernove, a Para-Olympic Gold Medalist, three-time world champion rider, and Canadian para-cyclist of the year will be the guest speaker at the CHAFE 150 pre-ride dinner on Friday, June 14. Chernove will be competing in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and rides worldwide in competitions. After
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The Bay Trail Fun Run has become an annual rite of spring in Sandpoint, where a few hundred runners and walkers cover the 5K and 10K courses along scenic waterfront trails. The family-friendly fun run or walk is scheduled for Sunday, June 9, this year, starting at 9 a.m. at Sandpoint City Beach. The event,
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The Spokane to Sandpoint Relay, or S2S, is a 200-mile relay race that starts on top of Mt. Spokane, descends to the Spokane River, cruises nearly the full length of the Centennial Trail to Coeur d’Alene, and finishes on the beach of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho. This will be the event’s12th year, occurring
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The growth and renovation of Sandpoint’s Granary Arts District over the past few years was largely amplified by the addition of Matchwood Brewing in October, 2018. Owners Kennden Culp and Andrea Marcoccio have been brewing for six years and aim to foster community connection, create a family-friendly atmosphere, and serve approachable English and American handcrafted
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Since their launch in 2016, Beet & Basil has quickly gained popularity as a unique food truck in Sandpoint, offering flavorful cuisine from around the world. In 2017 they established a permanent location on Sandpoint’s main strip in what used to be the Inn at Sand Creek. From their celebrated banh mi sandwich to a
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Born in Sandpoint and raised next to the bunny hill at Schweitzer, one could argue that Farli Boden, 18, has literally had skiing in her sights her whole life. “My parents put me on alpine skis as soon as I could walk,” she laughs. “Then, I started telemark skiing when I was 5 or 6.
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The Sandpoint Scenic Half Marathon is named such for a reason—you’ll find stunning views of Lake Pend Oreille. You’ll also find plenty of post-race drink, food, and recreation, and your race fees will support local Sandpoint businesses. “The race start and finish line is at our iconic City Beach, offering a panoramic view of Lake
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There are some things that, when combined, fall just shy of magical. Campfires and sunsets, warm weather and cold brew, marshmallows and graham crackers, and of course, lakes and mountains. Sandpoint, Idaho, tucked between the Selkirk and Cabinet mountain ranges, perched alongside the eleventh largest freshwater lake in North America—Lake Pend Oreille—and surrounded by a
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