YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs
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From Treasure Valley YMCA
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 7:00AM MDT
- Location Boise, Idaho
- Price $44.30 - $108.35
- Races 4 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running and community spirit at the 49th annual YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs, hosted by the Treasure Valley YMCA! This exciting event takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the beautiful city of Boise, Ada, along the scenic Boise Greenbelt. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, all designed to accommodate runners of all levels.
The festivities kick off with packet pick-up on Friday, May 15, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Morrison Center, where you can grab your race packet and mingle with vendors. On race day, the marathon starts bright and early at 7:00 AM, followed by the half marathon at 9:00 AM, with the 10K and 5K races starting at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM, respectively. Experience the thrill of competition and the joy of community at this iconic event that celebrates the love of running and the famous Idaho potato! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and make lasting memories in the heart of Boise!
The festivities kick off with packet pick-up on Friday, May 15, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Morrison Center, where you can grab your race packet and mingle with vendors. On race day, the marathon starts bright and early at 7:00 AM, followed by the half marathon at 9:00 AM, with the 10K and 5K races starting at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM, respectively. Experience the thrill of competition and the joy of community at this iconic event that celebrates the love of running and the famous Idaho potato! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and make lasting memories in the heart of Boise!
Organiser's Description
YMCA FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO MARATHON & FUN RUNS
The Treasure Valley YMCA is proud to bring you the 49th annual 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 15TH, 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:
Half & Full Marathon Sat, May 16, 5-6:30 am _ _
5K & 10K Sat, May 16, 8:30 am-10:00 am
START TIMES:
Marathon 7 am
Half Marathon 9 am
10K 10:00 am
5K 10:30 am
The Treasure Valley YMCA is proud to bring you the 49th annual 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 15TH, 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:
Half & Full Marathon Sat, May 16, 5-6:30 am _ _
5K & 10K Sat, May 16, 8:30 am-10:00 am
START TIMES:
Marathon 7 am
Half Marathon 9 am
10K 10:00 am
5K 10:30 am
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $8.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (7:00AM MDT)
$108.35
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Half Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$87.00
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10k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM MDT)
$44.30
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5K Spud Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (10:30AM MDT)
$44.30
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2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, 83702, ID, United States
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