YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Distance
- Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K & more
From the Organizer
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
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs?
- YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs is a running event held in Boise, ID. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Boise, ID at 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs
May 16, 2026