Boise Marathon

Last Minute Details!

  
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Packet Pick Up and EXPO
Q: Where, when and how do I pick up my bib and shirt?
A. Thursday, June 20 - Shu's Idaho Running Company from  Noon - 6 p.m. (1758 W State St, Boise, ID 83702)
A. Friday, June 21 - Payette Brewing from  Noon - 8 p.m. (733 S Pioneer St, Boise, ID 83702)

OUT OF TOWN RUNNERS PACKET PICKUPS - (We pride ourselves for small lines at packet pickup. In-town folk, please utilize the other options for packet pickup in consideration to our folks flying/driving/zooming in Friday afternoon/evening and visiting our amazing community.)

Friday, June 21 at Payette Brewing from until - 8 p.m. (733 S Pioneer St, Boise, ID 83702)
Saturday, June 22 at Payette Brewing from 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. (733 S Pioneer St. Boise, ID 83702)

Q: If I need some last minute gear?
A: You'll want to go to Shu's Idaho Running Company!!! 

Q: Where do I park on Saturday?
A: The parking around Payette Brewing is free and available. Please plan on arriving 45 minutes to 1 hour in advance of your race time in order to ease any frustrations with traffic and parking availability.

Q: Where is Payette Brewing?
A: 733 S Pioneer St, Boise, ID 83702. (Click the link.)

Race Day Event Parking
Q: Where is the best place to park for the event on Saturday?
A: The recommended parking is located around Payette Brewing, down Shoreline Drive. 

Race Day Packet Pick Up - OUT OF TOWN FOLKS ONLY
Q: Where and when do I pick up my bib and shirt on race day?
A: Please know we do not offer race day packet pickup unless it's an extreme circumstance or for our out-of-town participants. In that case, we're happy to accommodate. Just email racedirector@solekids.org.

Q: Where, when, and how do I check my gear? 
A. There will be no shuttles and all STARTS/FINISHES will be at Payette Brewing. If you need gear stored, please see Denise at the BLUE check-in tent.

Q: What time should I arrive at Payette Brewing?
A. Full Marathon - 6:10 a.m. 
B: Half Marathon - 6.10 a.m.
C. 10K - 7:15 a.m.
D. 5K - 7:15 a.m.

Start Lines and Start Times
Q: Where are the start lines?
A. The FULL will start at the Shu's Running arch in the Payette Brewing parking lot and start at 7:00 a.m.
A: The HALF will start at the Shu's Running arch in the Payette Brewing parking lot and start at 7:00 a.m.
A. The 10K will start at the Shu's Running arch in the Payette Brewing parking lot and start at 8:00 a.m.
A. The 5K will start at the Shu's Running arch in the Payette Brewing parking lot and start at 8:00 a.m.

Q: When do the races start?
A: Please memorize these start times: Marathon - 7:00am, Half Marathon - 7:00am, 10K - 8:00am, 5K - 8:00am. 

Course Marking, Aid Stations, Toilets, and First Aid
Q: How will the courses be marked?
A: ALL DISTANCES will run the same direction.
MILES 0 - 1.65 - GREEN FLAGS - Timing Split for 5K Turnaround
MILES 1.65 - 3.1 - YELLOW FLAGS - Timining Split for 10K Turnaround
MILES 3.1 - 6.55 - RED FLAGS - Timing Split for Half Turnaround
MILES 6.55 - 13.1 - BLUE FLAGS - Timing Split for Full Turnaround

Q. Will I get lost?
A. Someone always does!!! PLEASE know the course.
A. The person in front of you may not be in the race, don't just follow them.
A. Know the turns. Broadway, Veteran's Blvd, etc.
A. Follow the flags, Follow the flags, Follow the Flage.
A. People like to move our flags, so be careful with that too.
A. A .gpx file is avail. on course maps, please download it to your watch.

Q: Where are the Aid Stations?
A: Marathon - 14 Aid Stations (You will pass all seven aid stations twice.)
A: Half Marathon - 7 Aid Stations
A: 10k - 2 aid station (Roughly miles: 1.5, 3.2)
A: 5k - 1 aid station (Roughly miles: 1.5)

Q: Where are the toilets?
A. Marathon - At MOST of the Aid Stations. (Yesterday, we found there may be a new rule with Portapotties on the Greenbelt out in Eagle. This along with some other things is why we had to change the half route. There may be a stretch were toilets may be scarce between Miles 11 and 16. This was a last minute surprise for us.)
A: Half Marathon - Roughly, every two miles along the course.
A: 10K - Start, Mile 3 / Finish
A. 5K - Start / Finish

Q: Where is first aid?
A: Course monitors will have first aid kits, emergency contact information and will be on the course with even more direct access to emergency medical help. In case you see someone on the course who needs urgent medical attention, call 911, stop to assist the individual if they are not already being assisted, tell fellow runners to immediately contact a course monitor or police officer and stay with the individual until help arrives. Saving a life is more important than finishing a race.

Timing, Results and Awards
Q: Will you have a timing mat at the start (chip start)?
A: YES!!! The timing company will have timing mats at the finish line for the 5K, 10K , Half Marathon & Marathon. In keeping with USATF standards, the awards will be based on GUN TIME. If you are a competitive runner, please start close to the front if you are competing for an award in the Overall division. The top 3 Overall Male & Female for each distance and the top 2 overall for age groups will receive awards. ALL finishers will receive a Boise River Marathon finisher's medal! 

Q: When will you post results?
A: The timing company will post live results, so you'll be able to see your UNOFFCIAL finish time almost immediately on your smartphone. Official results will take longer to process and post, since the timer will need to resolve various issues which are bound to crop up.... we think that's how it's supposed to happen.

Q: Where and when are the Awards Ceremonies?
A: The Award Ceremonies will take place over at Payette Brewing on their outdoor stage at 10:15 a.m.

Miscellaneous Topics
Q: Can I run with a baby jogger, or can I walk with a stroller?
A: Absolutely!

Q: Can I run with my dog?
A: Absolutely! But please keep your pet under control at all times and make sure they get enough hydration along the route. We will have water bowls and treats at each aid station. Also, please note that pets are not allowed on the half-marathon race shuttles. 

SoleKIDs, Boise River Marathon, Boise Marathon and City of Trees Marathon
Q: Who are the race directors of this event?
A: Glad you asked. SoleKIDs, INC. is a 501c3 qualified public charity that began in the Spring of 2017 by Jamie and Jonathan Stevens. Since SoleKIDs' inception they have hosted numerous 5K events, fun runs for schools and community fundraisers. Some highlights include helping raise more the 25K dollars for local area schools in the Boise, West Ada and Nampa School Districts. In Spring 2020, SoleKIDs was received an award for being Idaho's top non-profit. In the Fall of 2021, SoleKIDs raised 10K dollars to help the fight against children's cancer. SoleKIDs founders are great believers in giving back to the community and that healthier communities are better places to live.