Idaho Jet Boat Races – Multi-City Event
May 6, 2026 to May 17, 2026
Get ready for high-speed action across Idaho’s rivers as jet boat teams compete in a multi-day racing event featuring time trials, river legs, show-and-shine evenings, and community celebrations. Spectators are welcome at multiple locations throughout the week.
📅 Wednesday, May 6 – Emmett, ID
📍 Pizza Factory
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST
Teams Meet & Greet – Public invited to enjoy food, drinks, and meet the racers.
📅 Thursday, May 7 – Emmett, ID
📍 The Roadhouse at the Mill, 520 W Main St.
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM MST – Registration & Tech Inspections
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST – Race Team Introduction Meeting
📅 Friday, May 8 – Emmett, ID
📍 The Roadhouse at the Mill / Black Canyon Reservoir
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST – Registration & Tech Inspections
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM MST – Time Trials (Black Canyon Reservoir)
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST – Opening Ceremony & Show and Shine
All boats must be staged by 4:00 PM.
📅 Saturday, May 9 – Emmett, ID (Payette River)
🕘 9:00 AM – Leg 1 Up (Black Canyon Reservoir to Horseshoe Bend)
🕚 11:00 AM – Leg 2 Down
🕑 2:00 PM – Leg 3 Up
🕓 4:00 PM – Leg 4 Down
📅 Sunday, May 10 – Emmett, ID (Payette River)
🕘 9:00 AM – Leg 1 Up
🕚 11:00 AM – Leg 2 Down
📍 Riggins, ID
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST – Taco Bar & Enchilada Dinner
Hosted by Salmon River Boat Club at Riggins Community Center.
📅 Monday, May 11 – Whitebird, ID (Salmon River)
🕖 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST – Pre-Run / Test (as approved)
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST – Boat Show & Shine at Silver Dollar Bar
📅 Tuesday, May 12 – Whitebird, ID (Salmon River)
🕘 9:00 AM PST – Leg 1 Up (Hammer Creek to Lucille)
🕚 11:00 AM PST – Leg 2 Down
🕑 2:00 PM PST – Leg 3 Up
🕓 4:00 PM PST – Leg 4 Down
📅 Wednesday, May 13 – Lewiston, ID (Snake River)
Travel Day
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST – Boat Show & Shine
Holiday Inn, 700 Port Drive, Clarkston, WA
📅 Thursday, May 14 – Lewiston, ID (Snake River)
🕘 9:15 AM PST – Leg 1 Up (Hells Gate Marina to Bear Bar)
🕚 11:15 AM PST – Leg 2 Down
🕜 1:30 PM PST – Circuit Race at Hells Gate Marina
📅 Friday, May 15 – St. Maries, ID
Travel Day
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST – Boat Show & Shine
Main Street (6th–10th Streets)
📅 Saturday, May 16 – St. Maries, ID (St. Joe River)
🕘 9:00 AM PST – Leg 1 Up (Idaho Forest Landing to Calder)
🕚 11:00 AM PST – Leg 2 Down
🕑 2:00 PM PST – Leg 3 Up
🕓 4:00 PM PST – Leg 4 Down
📅 Sunday, May 17 – St. Maries, ID (St. Joe River)
🕘 9:00 AM PST – Leg 1 Up
🕚 11:00 AM PST – Leg 2 Down
🕕 6:00 PM PST – Closing Ceremony & Awards
Cormana Building, 1101 Idaho Ave, St. Maries