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Idaho Running Day

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 17, 202642.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events

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Race date in 12 days: Oct 17, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Boise · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: $115Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenTue, September 1, 2026 ~ Sat, October 17, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 5, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held on October 17, 2026.

The events are the 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1

Jca_gro

“I did Idaho Running Day last year and the logistics were nice and it wasn’t crowded but it’s an out and back course so I personally wouldn’t do over the 10k.”

The runner appreciated the smooth organization and uncrowded atmosphere at Idaho Running Day. The out-and-back course led them to feel that a distance of 10km or less would suit them better.

Read the original on Reddit

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $115

until Sep 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $105

until Sep 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $70

until Sep 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $55

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00

Event	Start
Marathon42.195km	08:00
Half21.0975km	08:00
10K10km	09:00
5K5km	09:00

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Lucky Peak State Park Sandy Point Unit, Boise, ID

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Boise River Greenbelt area

Finish · Google Maps

The Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K events are held together.

Start line is located at Lucky Peak State Park Sandy Point Unit, Boise, ID, and the start time is 8:00 a.m. local time.

Course is an out-and-back course on the same road.

Field size: Remaining 102 people per event (registration page displayed)
Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (51°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Idaho Running Day in Boise; packet pickup information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit station nearby; start/finish is Sandy Point Park, adjacent to Lucky Peak State Park, Boise, ID

Sandy Point Park sits along the Boise Greenbelt near Lucky Peak Reservoir, outside the city core with no bus/rail service documented.

Because of limited venue parking, using the organizer shuttle (rather than driving directly to the park) is effectively necessary for most participants.

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Sandy Point Park

All distances (5K/10K/Half/Marathon) are out-and-back along the Boise Greenbelt between Lucky Peak Reservoir and SE Boise.

Road closures

Very limited parking at Lucky Peak State Park/Sandy Point;

Check alternatives on contest site

More details

Organizer-run shuttle provided: on-site parking at Sandy Point Park is limited,

so participants and spectators are shuttled in from an alternate parking location.

Stations & transport near the venue

Boise, ID has no rail or IC-card transit system;

Valley Regional Transit runs local buses on cash fare (about $1.50-2/ride) with no tap-to-pay option.

Boise's core is walkable and bikeable, but most out-of-town runners will use a car or rideshare to reach Idaho Running Day venues.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

October averages 11°C. In Boise, wind is more of a factor than cold.

A lightweight windbreaker helps retain body heat, and leave a change of dry clothes in advance for after the finish.

The venue is in an area without public transportation.

Plan on driving or using a rental car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Full marathon The point where runners typically fall apart is usually around one place: about 30 km.

Saving 30 seconds early can save five minutes later.

Do not skip aid stations; take a little at each one.

The start is at 08:00. Registration is open through October 17, 2026.

Times are local to Boise. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

7 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

SIT-DOWN TOURS2CARB LOADING1LOCAL TRANSIT2TRAIL & OUTDOOR2

White Bird: Hells Canyon Jet Boat Tour (Lunch Included)

$241

View on GetYourGuide

From Boise Snake River Plain and Gorge Guided Tour

$60

View on GetYourGuide

Boise: Mystery Painting & Tasting Night at a Trendy Brewery

$62

View on GetYourGuide

Boise Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Boise Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups

Boise River: Guided Rafting, Swimming & Wildlife Tour

$76

View on GetYourGuide

Boise: Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

$94

View on GetYourGuide

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Boise with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Yesim Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Boise runners' room

FAQ

When does Idaho Running Day 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 17, 2026 in Boise, ID, United States.

How much is the Idaho Running Day 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $115.

What distances does Idaho Running Day 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Idaho Running Day 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Idaho Running Day 2026 start?

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

Where does Idaho Running Day 2026 finish?

Boise River Greenbelt area.

When does registration for Idaho Running Day 2026 open?

Registration runs from Tue, September 1, 2026 to Sat, October 17, 2026.

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Idaho Running Day

About Idaho Running Day — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run