
From the Organizer
Trade your pot of gold for a pair of sneakers and join us for the most spirited St. Patrick's Day celebration in town! Spring into action with our YMCA St. Patrick's Day River Dash, where green isn't just a color; it's a way of life. Get ready to run, laugh, and showcase your shamrock swagger – it's all happening, and you're invited to the luckiest run in town!
Course Options: Start and finish at Julia Davis Park near the band shell.
9:45 am Leprechaun Mile
10:00 am 5K & 5Mile River Dash
Packet Pick Up: Friday, March 13th from 3-6pm at Bandanna Running & Walking (504 W Main St. Boise)
Events
Weather
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
55°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boise Air Terminal, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YMCA St. Patrick's Day Run presented by ICCU, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
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)
YMCA St. Patrick's Day Run presented by ICCU
Mar 13, 2027