Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Boise
Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Boise is a running race on August 23, 2026 in Boise, ID, featuring the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances, with entry fees from $35 to $60.
- Date
- August 23, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
- Price
- $35–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Beat the heat and treat yourself at the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon—a sweet celebration of summer miles and frozen rewards. Whether you’re racing the speedy 5K, cruising through the 10K, or going the distance in the Half Marathon, this event is designed to be fun, festive, and refreshingly cool from start to finish.
We will be gathering at Veterans Memorial Park in Boise, ID.
When you cross the finish line, your reward is waiting: a delicious, ice-cold popsicle to help you chill out and celebrate your accomplishment. Every finisher will also receive a custom Popsicle-themed finisher medal—bright, bold, and worthy of showing off.
Awards will be presented in all three distances to the top three male and female finishers in standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under. Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or just looking for a cool way to log some summer miles, the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon is the perfect blend of fun and fast.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
8%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boise Air Terminal, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Boise, ID
Population
235,701
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,866 ft
Nearest Airport
BOI
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field · 1 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Boise, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
51
Days to train
- Race
- Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Boise
- Date
- August 23, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Boise
Aug 23, 2026