SueB 5k
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 12:00PM MDT
- Location Boise, Idaho
- Price $28.29
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 17th Annual SueB 5K on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in the beautiful Julia Davis Park, located in downtown Boise, Ada. This uplifting event honors the memory of Susan "SueB" Brubaker Newby, a vibrant woman whose legacy inspires conversations about domestic violence awareness. The race kicks off at 12 PM, inviting participants to embrace community spirit while running or walking the 5K course that meanders along the picturesque Boise River Greenbelt.
Before the race, a community resource fair begins at 10:30 AM, offering valuable insights into local resources available to those affected by domestic violence. Each participant will receive a free t-shirt*, and all proceeds from race fees will contribute to the Endowment Fund supporting the Women's and Children's Alliance (WCA). This event isn’t just about running; it’s a chance to celebrate positive relationships and make a meaningful impact. Rally your friends and family, and take a step towards raising awareness for an essential cause. Don’t miss out on this inspiring day!
Before the race, a community resource fair begins at 10:30 AM, offering valuable insights into local resources available to those affected by domestic violence. Each participant will receive a free t-shirt*, and all proceeds from race fees will contribute to the Endowment Fund supporting the Women's and Children's Alliance (WCA). This event isn’t just about running; it’s a chance to celebrate positive relationships and make a meaningful impact. Rally your friends and family, and take a step towards raising awareness for an essential cause. Don’t miss out on this inspiring day!
Organiser's Description
_WHO WAS SUEB?_
A vivacious, intelligent woman who is missed dearly every day. February 9, 1955 April 4, 2008
Susan Elaine Brubaker Newby died in 2008 during a mysterious horseback riding incident. After her death, family, and friends realized that SueB her nickname was likely in an abusive marriage. SueBs sister, Marj, and friends, Leslie and Teresa turned to the WCA [https://wcaboise.org/] as a way to honor SueBs life and increase awareness about domestic violence. Their hope: to help other successful, smart, beautiful women like SueB leave these relationships before its too late.
_ABOUT THE RACE:_
Continuing to honor the memory of Susan Sue B Newby, The 17th Annual SueB 5K kicks off on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH AT 12 PM at Julia Davis Park in Downtown Boise, ID. Each participant will receive a FREE T-SHIRT*.
In addition to the race, there will be a community resource fair starting at 10:30 am that is open to the public. This is an opportunity to discover and learn about the fantastic resources that our community has to offer. Raising awareness and encouraging important discussions about domestic abuse has always been a passion of Sues family and friends.
Race fees support our Endowment Fund to ensure the WCA can maintain our services and serve our clients for many years to come. The object of this Endowment is to provide funds in perpetuity for the operation of all of the WCAs programs to provide safety, healing, and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault.
In the heartfelt words of Sues sister Marj Sente: "DONT WAIT UNTIL YOUR SISTER, DAUGHTER OR MOTHER IS A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, STEP FORWARD NOW AND MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN THE WCA TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE."
This is a great opportunity to celebrate positive relationships with your family, friends, and coworkers. Will you join us?
_ABOUT THE COURSE: _
The 2026 SueB 5K course starts in Julia Davis park on the pathway between the Rose Garden and Boise Art Museum. Participants will venture onto the Boise River Greenbelt and travel east, staying on the north side of the Greenbelt. There will be an aid station with water at the halfway point (near Kristen Armstrong Park). Runners and walkers will then turn and head back towards Julia Davis park, finishing where they started!
CHECK OUT THE FULL COURSE HERE [https://footpathapp.com/routes/3d41f0d8-7c12-402f-a4ea-eda369a6cc3f?units=imperial]
_PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION:_
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH: 12PM - 7PM at Fleet Feet Meridian (3573 E Longwing Ln STE 105, Meridian, ID 83646) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/YwrAREjh16PBFsR66]
THURSDAY OCTOBER 1ST: 9AM - 3PM at The WCA (720 W Washington St Boise, ID 83706) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/chu7KE4BAYV51jB7A]
FRIDAY OCTOBER 2ND: 12PM - 7PM at Fleet Feet Nampa (1850 Caldwell Blvd Nampa, ID 83651) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/B2wQR89fSiodFKRHA]
SAT. OCTOBER 3RD: 10AM - 12PM at The WCA (720 W Washington St Boise, ID 83706) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/chu7KE4BAYV51jB7A]
NOTE: There will be limited RACE-DAY REGISTRATION and packet pickup on Sunday, October 4th starting at 10:30am for those that are unable to make it before race day!
*MUST BE SIGNED UP BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT THE RACE FOR THIS AMAZING CAUSE? WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP! PLEASE SIGN UP HERE! [https://wcaboise.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/144]
A vivacious, intelligent woman who is missed dearly every day. February 9, 1955 April 4, 2008
Susan Elaine Brubaker Newby died in 2008 during a mysterious horseback riding incident. After her death, family, and friends realized that SueB her nickname was likely in an abusive marriage. SueBs sister, Marj, and friends, Leslie and Teresa turned to the WCA [https://wcaboise.org/] as a way to honor SueBs life and increase awareness about domestic violence. Their hope: to help other successful, smart, beautiful women like SueB leave these relationships before its too late.
_ABOUT THE RACE:_
Continuing to honor the memory of Susan Sue B Newby, The 17th Annual SueB 5K kicks off on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH AT 12 PM at Julia Davis Park in Downtown Boise, ID. Each participant will receive a FREE T-SHIRT*.
In addition to the race, there will be a community resource fair starting at 10:30 am that is open to the public. This is an opportunity to discover and learn about the fantastic resources that our community has to offer. Raising awareness and encouraging important discussions about domestic abuse has always been a passion of Sues family and friends.
Race fees support our Endowment Fund to ensure the WCA can maintain our services and serve our clients for many years to come. The object of this Endowment is to provide funds in perpetuity for the operation of all of the WCAs programs to provide safety, healing, and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault.
In the heartfelt words of Sues sister Marj Sente: "DONT WAIT UNTIL YOUR SISTER, DAUGHTER OR MOTHER IS A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, STEP FORWARD NOW AND MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN THE WCA TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE."
This is a great opportunity to celebrate positive relationships with your family, friends, and coworkers. Will you join us?
_ABOUT THE COURSE: _
The 2026 SueB 5K course starts in Julia Davis park on the pathway between the Rose Garden and Boise Art Museum. Participants will venture onto the Boise River Greenbelt and travel east, staying on the north side of the Greenbelt. There will be an aid station with water at the halfway point (near Kristen Armstrong Park). Runners and walkers will then turn and head back towards Julia Davis park, finishing where they started!
CHECK OUT THE FULL COURSE HERE [https://footpathapp.com/routes/3d41f0d8-7c12-402f-a4ea-eda369a6cc3f?units=imperial]
_PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION:_
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH: 12PM - 7PM at Fleet Feet Meridian (3573 E Longwing Ln STE 105, Meridian, ID 83646) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/YwrAREjh16PBFsR66]
THURSDAY OCTOBER 1ST: 9AM - 3PM at The WCA (720 W Washington St Boise, ID 83706) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/chu7KE4BAYV51jB7A]
FRIDAY OCTOBER 2ND: 12PM - 7PM at Fleet Feet Nampa (1850 Caldwell Blvd Nampa, ID 83651) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/B2wQR89fSiodFKRHA]
SAT. OCTOBER 3RD: 10AM - 12PM at The WCA (720 W Washington St Boise, ID 83706) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/chu7KE4BAYV51jB7A]
NOTE: There will be limited RACE-DAY REGISTRATION and packet pickup on Sunday, October 4th starting at 10:30am for those that are unable to make it before race day!
*MUST BE SIGNED UP BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT THE RACE FOR THIS AMAZING CAUSE? WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP! PLEASE SIGN UP HERE! [https://wcaboise.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/144]
Races
-
SueB 5K
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (12:00PM MDT)
$28.29
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
Julia Davis Park - 700 S Capitol Blvd: Opposite the Rose Garden, Boise, 83702, ID, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
SueB 5k
