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

Name: YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs Presented by Idaho Potato Commission
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Boise, Idaho

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Boise, Idaho, United States

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sell $35.00 – $90.00

About the Event

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 – 8 am

5K/10K – 10 am

Races Offered

Marathon

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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07:00

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$90.00

Half Marathon

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:00

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$70.00

10K

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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10:00

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$35.00

5K Spud Run

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10:15

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Boise.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.2° / 21.9°

wb_sunny 4.8° / 18.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.8 /

water_drop 50.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.2° / 21.9°

wb_sunny 4.8° / 18.1°

air 10.8 km/h

water_drop 50.4%

About Boise

Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown. Boise is a regional hub for jazz, theater, and indie music, and is home to several museums.