The Great Race for Education

08/04/2026

The results are in! The Great Race for Education – Valhalla Edition raised over $65,000 in support of life-changing scholarships, increased access to innovative programs and equipment, and new facilities and learning modalities that support year-over-year enrollment growth at College of Eastern Idaho.

Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and race participants. Your support empowers more individuals to pursue educational opportunities and technical training in Eastern Idaho.

Here are a few of our favorite pictures from the event. 📸

07/28/2026

Congrats on first place, Idaho National Laboratory!

07/23/2026

07/17/2026

Thank you, Ball Ventures LLC, for helping make this event a success!!

Thank you to College of Eastern Idaho for hosting another incredible The Great Race for Education! We’re excited to share that we made it into the Top 5!

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported this amazing cause. Your generosity helps make a real difference, and we’re so grateful to have been part of it.

B&T Hospitality Management, LLC
MB Engineering
Bateman-Hall, Inc.
ESI
HK Contractors
Brighton Corporation
Voight Consulting, Inc
Eric Isom
J&J Enterprise Holdings LLC
Horrocks
Troy Alan Companies
Outback Landscape
Wind River Construction
Parsons Law Office

07/17/2026

The Valkyries’ Return Advantage: When your team is finished with their final destination challenge, they will be whisked back to the finish line in the semi-luxury of the CEI Jeep.

Place your bid by putting your team and the bid amount in the comments section below. The highest bid at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, wins!

07/17/2026

Freya’s Tears Disadvantage: The goddess Freya is known to weep tears of gold as she searches for her husband who is always away. A team of your choosing will be driven ¼-ish mile off course, dropped off, and left to their own devices to find their way back.

Place your bid by putting your team and the bid amount in the comments section below. The highest bid at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, wins!

07/17/2026

Skald’s Art Disadvantage: The skalds were legendary storytellers, known throughout the Viking age for telling tales of gods and kings. This item will require a team of your choosing to sing the alphabet song before beginning each destination challenge.

Place your bid by putting your team and the bid amount in the comments section below. The highest bid at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, wins!

07/17/2026

Loki’s Gift Disadvantage: The trickster god offers a gift! A team of your choosing will be excited to get off and running—but not so fast! This gift is a two-minute delay before the opening challenges.

Place your bid by putting your team and the bid amount in the comments section below. The highest bid at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, wins!

07/17/2026

Sleipnir’s Ride Advantage: The winning team gets a ride to their first destination from Odin’s horse. *Please note: The driver will not reveal the location. The team has to tell the driver where to go.

Place your bid by putting your team and the bid amount in the comments section below. The highest bid at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, wins!

07/17/2026

Mjölnir Disadvantage: Use Thor’s hammer to protect Asgard from giants! A team of your choosing will feel the responsibility of this legendary weapon as they carry large inflatable hammers throughout their run.

Place your bid by putting your team and the bid amount in the comments section below. The highest bid at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, wins!