YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs Presented by Idaho Potato Commission

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From Treasure Valley YMCA

  • Date Sat 16th May 2026
  • Time 6:00AM MDT
  • Location Boise, Idaho
  • Price $38.96 - $97.68
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the 47th annual YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs, proudly presented by the Idaho Potato Commission! Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in beautiful Boise, Ada, as runners of all levels gather along the scenic Boise Greenbelt for an exciting day of racing. Participants can choose from a variety of distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, all designed to be flat and fast, perfect for achieving personal bests!

The Treasure Valley YMCA invites everyone to partake in this vibrant community event, which not only promotes physical fitness but also celebrates Idaho's rich potato heritage. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Friday, May 15th, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Morrison Center, where you can also meet vendors and get all your last-minute race essentials. On race day, the full and half marathon will kick off at 7 AM, followed by the 10K and 5K at 10 AM. Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and of course, potatoes!

Organiser's Description

YMCA FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO MARATHON & FUN RUNS

The Treasure Valley YMCA is proud to bring you the 47th 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 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 16TH, 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 17, 5-6:30 am
_ - YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR BIB BEFORE COMING TO THE START LINE. _
5K & 10K Sat, May 17, 8:30 am-10:00 am

START TIMES:
Full and Half Marathon 7 am
5K/10K 10 am

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $7.68 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (6:00AM MDT)

    $97.68

    OPENS 25 NOV
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $6.33 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (7:00AM MDT)

    $76.33

    OPENS 26 NOV
  • 5K Spud Run

    Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM MDT)

    $38.96

    OPENS 26 NOV
  • 10k

    Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM MDT)

    $38.96

    OPENS 26 NOV

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Location

2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, 83702, ID, United States

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