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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Lucky Peak State Park Sandy Point Unit, Boise ID
Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K
42–61°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
38–61°F
dry
2024
40–50°F
dry
2023
52–66°F
dry
2022
43–73°F
dry
2021
49–70°F
dry
2020
49–64°F
dry
2019
44–61°F
dry
2018
38–60°F
dry
2017
39–65°F
dry
2016
42–56°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
42°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Sunny · 40–60°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 40°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
Idaho Running Day (taking place on October 17th, 2026) is a great event for all athletes with a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon distances. Starting at Lucking Peak State park and moving through Southeast Boise, this race showcases our Boise River Greenbelt!
- Parking at Lucky Peak State Park and Sandy Point Recreation area is VERY LIMITED.
- Please visit the "PARKING" section on our website for more details and parking options.
- Boise Running Website Linked Here
Start Times:
- MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON START TIME 8:00AM
- 5K AND 10K START TIME 9:00AM
Packet Pickup Options:
- Please visit the "PACKET PICKUP" section on our website for details
- Boise Running Website Linked Here
All participants receive:
- Medals designed locally by our race team
- High-quality athletic shirts
- Post-Race Party
- Real-Time Chip Results
DISTANCES:
5K: Course Map PDF | Interactive Course Map
10K: Course Map PDF | Interactive Course Map
Half Marathon: Course Map PDF | Interactive Course Map
Marathon: Course Map PDF | Interactive Course Map
Course map
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