YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs - Half Marathon
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Distance
13.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs The Treasure Valley YMCA is proud to bring you the 50th anniversary YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon and Fun Runs presented by the Idaho Potato Commission. All of our races take place on the flat and scenic Boise Greenbelt. All races start and finish at The Morrison Center All courses are flat and fast for this fun full, half, 10K & 5K run on the Boise Greenbelt. Packet Pick Up: Friday, May 14th, 3:00-7:00 pm at the Morrison Center for all distances! Come pick up your packet and t-shirt, and visit with vendors before race day to ensure you have all the last-minute race day items. Avoid the lines on race day and pick up your packet on Friday. Day Of Packet Pick Up: Sat, May 14, 5-10:30 am Start Times: Marathon – 7 am Half Marathon – 9 am 10K – 10:00 am 5K – 10:30 am
Typical conditions
For events around May 2027 in Boise, ID, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Half marathon prep usually includes a weekly long run that builds toward 16–20 km, plus easy runs for recovery. Confirm packet pickup and start procedures on the official registration page.
Plan longer races for 2026Getting there
This event is listed in Boise, ID, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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