YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs
- Date
- May 15, 2027
- 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 50th anniversary 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 14th, 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:
Sat, May 14, 5-10:30 am
Start Times:
Marathon – 7 am
Half Marathon – 9 am
10K – 10:00 am
5K – 10:30 am
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
72°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
27%
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
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs
- Date
- May 15, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs?
- YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs is a running race held in Boise, Idaho on May 15, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs?
- Saturday, May 15, 2027 in Boise, Idaho at 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs
May 15, 2027