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Idaho Running Day

Idaho Running Day

Race Date

Oct 17, 2026

Location

Boise, ID

The Experience

2026 Idaho Running Day (October 17) is a great event for all athletes with a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon. It takes place along the picturesque Boise Greenbelt, from Lucky Peak Reservoir to Southeast Boise, with stunning views of the Boise River. Idaho Running Day attracts runners from across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, with fantastic prizes from our local partners up for grabs. TRANSPORTATION: Parking at the start/finish is limited and shuttles will be provided from an alternate parking location to accommodate all participants and spectators. Stay tuned for details! Start/Finish area: Sandy Point Park (Boise, ID) Start Times: 8:00 am - Half Marathon, Marathon 9:00 am - 5k, 10k All participants receive: Medals designed locally by our race teamHigh-quality athletic shirtsPost-Race PartyReal-Time Chip Results Courses: 5K: Course Map PDF | Interactive Course Map 10K: Course Map PDF | Interactive Course Map Half Marathon: Course Map PDF | Interactive Course Map Marathon: Course Map PDF | Interactive Course Map For more comprehensive Idaho Running Day info, please take a look at our main website page HERE!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Lucky Peak State Park Sandy Point Unit, Boise, ID, 83716

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles10K5K

USATF Certified Course

ID25004LAB · Idaho Race Day IRD 1/2 Marathon 2025

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

45°

Afternoon (High)

68°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

50%

Humidity

Race Photos

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