In the early times Samurai Sailtoads lived their entire life by the code of Bushido; the Samurai code of honor – the way of the warrior toad or the 13 Virtues of the Samurai Sailtoad. Each Samurai Sailtoad was trained from a tadpole to be a professional running unit; along with mastering martial arts and learning how to write haiku.

To be a Samurai Sailtoad was to be completely loyal to their leader (Sensei Robie) and pledge their life and lifetime to the achievement of the Race Over the Mountain.

Honor was paramount to a Samurai Sailtoad and dishonor ultimately meant death; which was often self administered in a ceremony called Seppuku. Honor was achieved by finishing the Toughest Race in the Northwest.

Bring honor to your inner Samurai and run the punishing 13.1 miles up and over The Mountain. Endure the pain as toad warrior! No dishonor!

the green warrior toad
his quest to run the mountain seppuku – no way

 The Rocky Canyon Sailtoads encourage all race participants to get in touch with your inner Samurai-toad-self and dress the part on race day.

Don’t forget the post race party: Honor, Music, and Food, (part of the Warrior Toad Code).

Race Day Start:

10:00 – Your intentions are honorable

11:45 – Gather at the Start, Shogun-Ninja-Secret-Assassins

11:55 – Prepare for an Honorable Death-by-Running

High Noon – Enlightenment

Last year the race donated $60,500.00 to the various charities!

The Boise Bicycle Project, Boise County Community Justice, Ridge to Rivers, Elk’s Rehab, Friends of children and families, Hannabow Education Fund, Humane Society Pet Food Pantry, Idaho Food Bank, Idaho Mountain Search & Rescue, LIFE, Mores Creek Ambulance, Native American Coalition of Boise, U of I Gar Hackney Fund, YMCA Just for Kids, and many more have been recipients of race donations.

The Race to Robie Creek thanks our major sponsors: Bandanna Running and Walking, AceCo., Pepsi Bottling Ventures, Crystal Geyser, Crooked Fence Brewing, Shu’s Idaho Running Company, Boise Legacy Constructors Foundation, Highlands Hollow, Centennial Job Corps, Simplot Food Group, The Idaho Statesman, Tates Rents, Hayden Beverage Company, Scott’s Loaded Granola Bars, Sysco Food Services, Deschutes Brewery, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Meadow Gold, WinCo Foods, Treasure Valley Litho, and DeFeet. We couldn’t do it without them.