Boise River Marathon

Experience the beauty of Boise like never before! The Boise River Marathon offers runners of all levels a unique course that winds along the stunning Boise River Greenbelt — a flat, fast, and scenic route perfect for setting personal records or enjoying a memorable first race.

Whether you're running the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K, you'll be surrounded by the natural beauty of Idaho and the support of an energetic, encouraging community. This is more than just a race — it’s a celebration of fitness, fun, and the spirit of Boise.

We believe in Boise, and we proudly highlight and partner with the small businesses that make our city special. From local vendors at the finish line to race-day sponsors and community events, your participation helps support the heartbeat of our town.

Why Run the Boise River Marathon?

🏞️ Gorgeous riverside views
👟 Fast, fast course
🎉 Family-friendly atmosphere
💪 Partnered with local health and fitness organizations
🌟 Custom medals, shirts, and unforgettable memories

Join us for a race you’ll never forget. Run the River. Celebrate the Journey. Support Local.

GREAT SWAG
Classic crew neck sweatshirt, swag, finisher food/drink, and all participants will get a finisher's medal. Please note that registrants registering within 2 weeks of race date may not be guaranteed a shirt. (We'll do the best we can. We're cutting off registrations once we think we can no longer get you a shirt or a medal. Medals are easy... but we don't know what shirt size folks are until they register so there's no way to know. Thanks to all who register early!!!)

COURSE MAPS

The Courses

We love this river. A water flow that originates from the snow-capped peaks of the Sawtooth and Boise mountains, our race courses will get you intimately close to the sounds of the river as it winds through a rocky canyon and melts into an urban setting. We do reserve the right to make changes as we can't be boring!

COURSE DISTANCES: About SEVEN folks ask us each race if we're "Boston Qualified." The answer is "Not yet." While we do the course calibrations as well as the same process associated with BQ courses, we will not submit paperwork for review. The benefit for our runners is, we get to make the course as close to 26.2 as possible. Our courses are truly a battle between runner tangents versus course marking tangents. Unlike many BQ courses that are usually marked intentionally long (typically around 26.3 miles) we will not sneak in another tenth to ensure our course remains certified. Our process allows many of our runners to achieve personal bests. 

 

Courses will be posted once finalized!

 

 

 Please let us know if your question is not shown in the list! Email racedirector@solekids.org or use the Contact Page on this website.

 

 

Packet Pickups

Q. Where can I pick up my bib, shirt and other race swag?
A. Packet pickups are:

Thursday, April 30th - Shu's Idaho Running Company 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (1758 W State St, Boise, ID 83702)
Friday, May 1st - START/FINISH  12:00 pm - 8:00pm  (235 E Colchester St. Eagle, ID 83616) 

Q. What if I am from out of town and will be arriving on Friday?
A. Out of town runner packet pickups are:

Friday, June 20 at PSTART/FINISH - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (235 E Colchester St. Eagle, ID 83616)
Saturday, June 21 at START/FINISH - 5:00am - 7:30 am (235 E Colchester St. Eagle, ID 83616)

Q: If I need some last minute gear?
A: You'll want to go to Shu's Idaho Running Company!!! (1758 W State St, Boise ID 83702)

Q: Where do I park on Saturday?
A: Free Parking is available at the start/finish area. 

Q: Where, when, and how do I check my gear? 
A1: Gear check for FULL marathoners will be located at Lucky Peak State Park. After leaving the bus, please place clothing only (NO VALUABLES) in YOUR own personal bag and give it to the attendant. Make sure your name, phone number and bib are written on the OUTSIDE of your bag and place it in the gear check area. The bags will be returned to the check-in table at the start area. Gear check for all other race distances will be under the big white registration tent.  Markers & tape will be available to mark your bib # on your bag.

A2: Gear check for HALF marathoners will be located at the starting line at Albertsons headquarters. After leaving the bus, please place clothing only (NO VALUABLES) in YOUR own personal bag and give it to the attendant. Make sure your name, phone number and bib are written on the OUTSIDE of your bag and place it in the gear check area. The bags will be returned to the check-in table at the start area. Gear check for all other race distances will be under the big white registration tent.  Markers & tape will be available to mark your bib # on your bag.

Q: What time should I arrive at the race site?
A. Full Marathon - 4:45 a.m. The shuttles to the start will leave at 5:15. Race starts at 6:30 am!!
B: Half Marathon - 5:30 a.m. The shuttles to the start will leave at 6:15 am. Race starts at 7:00 am!!
C. 10K - 7:15 a.m. Race starts at 8:00 am!!
D. 5K - 7:15 a.m Race starts at 8:00 am!!

 

 

Course Marking, Aid Stations, Toilets, and First Aid

Q: How will the courses be marked?
A: The courses will be well marked with blue, pink, green and yellow SoleKIDs flags and directional arrow signs (yard signs) at each turn. In addition, key turns on the Marathon & Half Marathon course will be marked with cones so runners can easily navigate the course. We will have many monitors on the course. However, please follow the sign/cone markings before asking a monitor for directions.

Q: Where are the Hydration Stations?
A: Marathon - 12 Hydration Stations(Roughly every 2 miles)
A: Half Marathon - 7 Hydration Stations(Roughly every 2 miles)
A: 10k - 2 Hydration Stations (Roughly miles: 1.5, 4.5)
A: 5k - 1 Hydration Station (Roughly miles: 1.5)

Q: Where are the toilets?
A. Marathon - Bus loading area, Lucky Peak State Park, near all Hydration Stations
A: Half Marathon - Bus loading area, YFRP start area, near all Hydration Stattions

A: 10K - Start / Finish, 1 Hydration Station
A. 5K - Start / Finish

Q: Where is first aid?
A: Course monitors will have first aid kits, emergency contact information and will be on the course with even more direct access to emergency medical help. In case you see someone on the course who needs urgent medical attention, call 911, stop to assist the individual if they are not already being assisted, tell fellow runners to immediately contact a course monitor or police officer and stay with the individual until help arrives. Saving a life is more important than finishing a race.

 

Timing, Results, Awards

 

Q: Will you have a timing mat at the start (chip start)?
A: NO!!! The timing company will have timing mats at the finish line for the 5K, 10K , Half Marathon & Marathon. In keeping with USATF standards, the awards will be based on GUN TIME. If you are a competitive runner, please start close to the front if you are competing for an award in the Overall division. The top 3 Overall Male & Female for each distance and the top 2 overall for age groups will receive awards. ALL finishers will receive a Boise River Marathon finisher's medal! 

Q: When will you post results?
A: The timing company will post live results, so you'll be able to see your UNOFFCIAL finish time almost immediately on your smartphone. Official results will take longer to process and post, since the timer will need to resolve various issues which are bound to crop up.... we think that's how it's supposed to happen.

Q: Where and when are the Awards Ceremonies?
A: The Award Ceremonies will take place near the white tent at the finish line at 10:00 am.  Winners may pick up their awards(Overall & Age Group) at any time at the Shu's Running Company table in the Vendor Village. 

 

Miscellaneous Topics

Q: Can I run with a baby jogger, or can I walk with a stroller?
A: Absolutely!

Q: Can I run with my dog?
A: Absolutely! But please keep your pet under control at all times and make sure they get enough hydration along the route. We will have water bowls and treats at each aid station. Also, please note that pets are not allowed on the race shuttles. 

SoleKIDs, Boise River Marathon, Boise Marathon, City of Trees Marathon and Boise Half Marathon
Q: Who are the race directors of this event?
A: Glad you asked. SoleKIDs, INC. is a 501c3 qualified public charity that began in the Spring of 2017 by Jamie and Jonathan Stevens. Since SoleKIDs' inception they have hosted numerous 5K events, fun runs for schools and community fundraisers. Some highlights include helping raise more the 25K dollars for local area schools in the Boise, West Ada and Nampa School Districts. In Spring 2020, SoleKIDs received an award for being Idaho's top non-profit. In the Fall of 2021, SoleKIDs raised 10K dollars to help the fight against children's cancer. SoleKIDs founders are great believers in giving back to the community and that healthier communities are better places to live.

Hotel Partners

Homewood Suites

710 E Riverside Dr, Eagle, Idaho 83616

(208) 938-2838

Discount link: Book here

 

Hilton Garden Inn

145 E Riverside Dr, Eagle, Idaho 83616

(208 938-9600

Discount link: Book here

View race day photos using the links below

 

View all images here and look for your photo the old fashion way:

Boise River Marathon full image gallery

OR

 

Look by using the selfie upload here:

Boise River Marathon selfie upload

Here we go!!! Please use today and tomorrow to check out these two links and share with folks who are going to keep an eye on you. We'll have splits every mile out there.

Live Tracking: https://track.brooksee.com/track?h=brm
 
Results: https://www.brooksee.com/brm/results?race=167173
 
Froim the timing folks - For live tracking, participants are in there and they can start searching for themselves, sending the link to friends and family, and entering friend/family phone numbers for text alerts. Participants sync every hour, so it could take up to an hour for a new participant to show.

RUNNER'S GUIDE

 

PACKET PICK-UPS 
Thursday, April 30 - Shu's Idaho Running Company 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (1758 W State St, Boise, ID 83702)
Friday, May 1 - TBD

 

OUT OF TOWN RUNNERS PACKET PICKUPS - 
Friday, May 1st at TBD - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
Saturday, May 2nd at TBD - 5:00am - 7:30 am 

 

START TIMES:
All starts will be mass starts with chip timing. 
Marathon - 6:30 a.m.
Half Marathon - 7:30 a.m.
10K - 8:00 a.m.
5K - 8:00 a.m.

The course is set to close at 2:00pm. (We'll still wait on you though.)

 

PARKING:
Loads of free parking is available at the finish line! 

 

HYDRATION STATIONS / NUTRITION:
Participants will cross Hydration Stations roughly every two miles on the course. Hydration Stations will be equipped with the following: water, electrolyte drink, GU gels, and other fuel. Please do not litter on course and dispose of your trash at the Hydration stations. We do have a team that sweeps the entire course for garbage post race, but please make their life easier and do not litter on the course.

Marathon - 12 Hydration Stations
Half Marathon - 6 Hydration Stations
10K - 2 Hydration Stations 
5K - 1 Hydration Stations 

 

GEAR CHECK:
Gear check for the FULL marathon will be located at the Start/Finish. After leaving the bus, please place clothing only (NO VALUABLES) in YOUR own personal bag and give it to the attendant. Please make sure your name, phone number, and bib number are attached to your bag in advance. The bags will be returned to the check-in table at your finish area. For all other race distances, gear check will be under the big white registration tent. Markers & tape will be available to mark your bib # on your bag.

Gear check for HALF marathoners will be located at the Start/Finish. After leaving the bus, please place clothing only (NO VALUABLES) in YOUR own personal bag and give it to the attendant. Make sure your name, phone number and bib are written on the OUTSIDE of your bag and place it in the gear check area. The bags will be returned to the check-in table at the start area. Gear check for all other race distances will be under the big white registration tent.  Markers & tape will be available to mark your bib # on your bag.

 

FINISH PHOTOS:
OYO (On your own) - SMILE! - You all have amazing cameras in the palms of your hand. 

 

TOILETS:
Portable toilets will be available in the start / finish area and near each hydration station. (Please note, the City of Eagle does not allow Portable Toilets placed on or near the Greenbelt. Please plan accordingly!!!)

2025 Boise River Marathon
Transportation

 

 

Transportation Options

Full Marathon

Option A: Ride the bus - Loads of free parking is available at the finish line!! Arrive early, park your car, grab your gear and head to the buses!

4:45 a.m. - Buses Arrive

4:50 a.m. - Boarding Begins

5:15 a.m. - Buses Depart

6:00 a.m. - Buses Arrive at Lucky Peak State Park

6:15 a.m. - Unload buses. Drop marked bags at gear check. Walk to the Start.

6:30 a.m. - Marathon starts! It's a narrow start. If you're a fast runner, please be near the front as OVERALL awards will be GUN TIME. If you're wanting a less crowded start, we'll use CHIP TIME for Age Group awards.

 

Option B: Drop off - Please know, we've only paid for our parking at Lucky Peak. If you enter the State Park, you are responsible for paying for that access. We will open up the gates at 6.00 a.m. Please proceed around the long drive to the pay area. Please only use the spaces marked below.

Please do not enter the buses only area.
See timeline above and do your best to blend in.
 

 

 

Half Marathon

Option A: Ride the bus - Loads of free parking is available at the finish line!! Arrive early, park your car, grab your gear and head to the buses!

4:45 a.m. - Buses Arrive

5:45 a.m. - Boarding Begins

6:15 a.m. - Buses Depart

6:45 a.m. - Buses Arrive at YFRP (220 E Parkcenter Blvd.)

7:00 a.m. - Unload buses. Find the Start  

7:30 a.m. - Half Marathon begins

 

Option B: Drop off - You may choose to have someone drop you off at the Half Marathon start at YFRP (220 E Parkcenter Blvd.)

Arrive early enough to avoid bus traffic!

 

 

Click this link to register for your spot in the Vendor Village:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/SoleKIDsINC/BoiseRiverMarathonVendorRegistration

 

 

5k: T-Shirt

10k: T-Shirt

Half Marathon: T-Shirt

Marathon: T-Shirt