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Idaho Running Day

Boise, Idaho, United States

calendar_today 17 Oct, 2026

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sell $25.00 – $55.00

About the Event

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 team
High-quality athletic shirts
Post-Race Party
Real-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!

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:00

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$45.00

Marathon

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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08:00

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$55.00

10K

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:00

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$35.00

5K

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Boise.

thermostat Temperature

6.3° / 18.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.0° / 14.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 5m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.9 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

9.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

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56.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:00

nightlight Sunset

18:59

About Boise

Learn more about the host city, Boise.

Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown. Boise is a regional hub for jazz, theater, and indie music, and is home to several museums.