The Boise Marathon 2026 takes place on Saturday 20 June 2026 — the Summer edition of the SoleKIDs Marathon Series. The race starts from Lucky Peak State Park, following the Boise River as it winds through a rocky canyon from the snow-capped Sawtooth and Boise Mountains before entering the urban Greenbelt and finishing in downtown Boise. The course takes runners through canyons, cottonwood trees, riverside neighbourhoods and some of the prettiest parks in the Pacific Northwest. Note: large sections of the marathon and half marathon have minimal shade under the relentless Boise sun — runners should prepare with a hydration vest, hat, and sunscreen. Elevation is approximately 2,700 feet (high desert). Hydration stations every ~2 miles with water, Gatorade and GU gels. You may also encounter Canada Geese on the Greenbelt (yes, really). Organised by SoleKIDs (solekids.org), a nonprofit promoting youth fitness. Course closes at 2:00 PM.
Distances & Start Times
6:04 AM
MARATHON
42.195 km · Lucky Peak State Park → downtown Boise · Boise River canyon + Greenbelt
Full 26.2 miles · Lucky Peak State Park start · Boise River canyon → Greenbelt → downtown Boise finish · Hydration every ~2 miles (water + Gatorade + GU) · Minimal shade (hat + sunscreen recommended) · Course closes 2:00 PM · All finishers get a medal · boisemarathon.com
7:00 AM
HALF MARATHON
13.1 miles · Scenic river canyon + Greenbelt · Downtown Boise finish
Half marathon · Lucky Peak / Boise River route · Same course as marathon (second half) · Minimal shade on large sections · Hydration every ~2 miles · All finishers get a medal · boisemarathon.com
8:00 AM
10K
10K · Boise Greenbelt and river neighbourhoods · Downtown finish
10K · Boise Greenbelt route · Tree-lined riverside · Downtown Boise · Chip timing · All finishers get a medal · boisemarathon.com
8:00 AM
5K
5K · Run/Walk · Greenbelt riverside · All levels welcome
5K · Run or Walk format · Boise Greenbelt · All ages and abilities · Chip timing · All finishers get a medal · boisemarathon.com
VIRTUAL
ANY DISTANCE
Virtual race — run any distance, anywhere, anytime around race weekend
Virtual · Any distance · Run wherever you are · Race shirt + finisher medal mailed · Log your run and submit results · boisemarathon.com
Start: Lucky Peak State Park area, Boise, Idaho 83702. Finish: Downtown Boise. Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026 (longest days of the year — sunrise 6:04 AM, sunset 9:30 PM). Start times: Marathon 6:04 AM · Half 7:00 AM · 10K 8:00 AM · 5K 8:00 AM · Course closes 2:00 PM. Kit pickup: Fri. 19 June, noon–8:00 PM · Sat. 20 June, 5:00–7:30 AM (at start area). Elevation: ~2,700 feet above sea level (high desert — factor in altitude and dry air). Course: Point-to-point · Lucky Peak State Park → Boise River canyon → Boise Greenbelt → riverside neighbourhoods → downtown Boise. Shade: Minimal on large sections of marathon/half — bring hat, sunscreen, hydration vest recommended. Hydration: Every ~2 miles (water + Gatorade + GU gels). Wildlife: Canada Geese on the Greenbelt — part of the experience! Certification: NOT USATF-certified (follows same measurement process but not submitted for BQ review). All finishers: Finisher's medal + race shirt + swag. Parking: Free at Start/Finish. Organiser: SoleKIDs (nonprofit) · boisemarathon.com · solekids.org. Getting there: Boise Airport (BOI) · Downtown Boise ~10 min by car · Lucky Peak State Park ~15 min east of downtown.
Race Overview
| Event | Distance | Start time · Format · Notes |
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| Marathon 26.2 MI | 42.195 km | 6:04 AM · Lucky Peak → downtown · Canyon + Greenbelt |
| Half Marathon 13.1 MI | 21.1 km | 7:00 AM · River route · Downtown Boise finish |
| 10K 10 KM | 10 km | 8:00 AM · Greenbelt + riverside · Chip timing |
| 5K 5 KM | 5 km | 8:00 AM · Run or Walk · All levels |
| Virtual ANY DIST. | Any distance | Anytime · Anywhere · Medal mailed |
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2026 Lucky Peak State Park → Downtown Boise (ID, USA) · 2,700ft elevation · SoleKIDs nonprofit · boisemarathon.com
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