this was a point to point course in 2024. The buses lined up at the finish location in the early hours and dropped everyone off 'near' the start in a … MORE
this was a point to point course in 2024. The buses lined up at the finish location in the early hours and dropped everyone off ‘near’ the start in a state park. From the dropoff to the actual start was between .5-.75 miles of walking with the portapottys only located at the bus location and not at the start line so there were some grumpy people. The public restrooms at the park were closed. Once the race started, it was a downhill run into the city along the Boise river on a 2 lane bike/walk path and a short section of sidewalk.
I enjoyed the views but, as a back of the pack runner, there were parts near the end where I wasn’t certain where to go. The after-race had vendor booths and not much nutrition/swag but it does finish at a local brewery if that’s your jam.
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Beautiful river run
this was a point to point course in 2024. The buses lined up at the finish location in the early hours and dropped everyone off 'near' the start in a … MORE
this was a point to point course in 2024. The buses lined up at the finish location in the early hours and dropped everyone off ‘near’ the start in a state park. From the dropoff to the actual start was between .5-.75 miles of walking with the portapottys only located at the bus location and not at the start line so there were some grumpy people. The public restrooms at the park were closed. Once the race started, it was a downhill run into the city along the Boise river on a 2 lane bike/walk path and a short section of sidewalk.
I enjoyed the views but, as a back of the pack runner, there were parts near the end where I wasn’t certain where to go. The after-race had vendor booths and not much nutrition/swag but it does finish at a local brewery if that’s your jam.
Perfect Idaho State Marathon
Flat course with very scenic views of the river. Volunteers were excelent in registration and during the race, plenty water stations. Only issue was the trmendous headwind that the half … MORE
Flat course with very scenic views of the river. Volunteers were excelent in registration and during the race, plenty water stations. Only issue was the trmendous headwind that the half marathoners only ran it with wind at their backs.
Good choice for Boise Marathon
The Boise River Marathon Greenway offers a scenic 13.1-mile course, ideal for runners starting from town and looping back along the picturesque Greenway path. Initially, the path provides ample width … MORE
The Boise River Marathon Greenway offers a scenic 13.1-mile course, ideal for runners starting from town and looping back along the picturesque Greenway path. Initially, the path provides ample width and shading within city limits, but beyond mile 6, the surroundings open up, offering less protection from the elements. While the route generally ascends towards the turnaround point and descends on the return, occasional small inclines and declines keep the run interesting. Passing through the golf course around mile 5 adds a nice change of scenery along the route.
In 2024, participants faced challenging winds, notably a strong 20 mph southeast headwind on the outbound leg, which never seems to offset the returning tailwind.
The check-in process at a local sports store on Thursday was straightforward, involving the collection of bibs and hooded tee shirts. Brooksee Timing, the timing group, utilized GPS chips on bibs, providing accurate mile-by-mile tracking with receivers at each mile. Friends and family could track the actual, not interpolated, progress of runners online in real-time, with detailed split views available on the final results page.
Organization at the start/finish line was lacking. The organizers showed up at 5 minutes to start to set-up the PA system and could not get it working. At the finish, I had to pick my medal and water up off a table as no one seemed to be handing out medals or manning the food/water stations. This is a small race (288 marathon) so some lack of support is expected. The on-course stations were fine – about every 2 miles, and included water, Gatorade, and GU at all stations.
For those embarking on the 50-state challenge, this race is a good option, though there are other races along the Greenbelt in Boise worth considering. It’s worth noting that in 2024, the race coincided with Boise State University’s graduation, impacting travel arrangements with increased demand/prices for flights and accommodations.
Worth Doing.
Beautiful and pristine and Boise is amazing. This race is well run and has a small Town feel. Definitely worth running. The course is awesome and having the chance to … MORE
Beautiful and pristine and Boise is amazing. This race is well run and has a small
Town feel. Definitely worth running. The course is awesome and having the chance to high five the mini marathoners is sweet.
Beautiful and Well Run!
Great scenery. Perfect weather. Plentiful aid stations with friendly volunteers. There were easy to follow flags, as well as volunteers to make sure runners stayed on course. This is an … MORE
Great scenery. Perfect weather. Plentiful aid stations with friendly volunteers. There were easy to follow flags, as well as volunteers to make sure runners stayed on course. This is an up and back marathon along the Boise River and greenbelt. It’s such a beautiful area – and I saw two Bald Eagles today. Jonathan and Jamie, the race organizers, did an amazing job. The race medal and swag are excellent. Highly recommend this one!