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Boise River Marathon

Sat May 4, 2024 Boise, ID 83702 US Directions

Runner's Guide

RUNNERS GUIDE

PACKET PICK-UPS 

Tuesday, April 30 - TBD (Nampa) (We're super excited to offer another opportunity/location for our Nampa/Caldwell and Middleton runners.)
Wednesday, May 1 - TBD (Meridian) (We have a meeting on Jan. 30 to confirm)
Thursday, May 2 - Al's Sporting Goods (1301 N Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704)
Friday, May 3 - 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, May 3 at Payette Brewing from noon - 8 p.m. (733 S Pioneer St, Boise, ID 83702)
Saturday, May 4 at Payette Brewing from 5 - 7 a.m. (733 S Pioneer St. Boise, ID 83702)

START TIMES:
All starts will be mass starts with chip timing. 
Marathon: 7.00 a.m.
Half Marathon: 7.00 a.m.
10k: 8.00 a.m.
5k: 8.00 a.m.

The course is set to close at 2:00pm. (We'll still wait on you though.)

PARKING:
Free parking is available to the left of and behind Payette Brewing, as well as along Shoreline Drive.

AID STATIONS / NUTRITION:
Participants will cross aid stations roughly every two miles on the course. Aid Stations will be equipped with the following water, sports drink, GU gels, and fuel. Please do not litter on course and dispose of your trash at the aid stations. We do have a team that sweeps the entire course for garbage post race, but please make their life easier and do not litter on the course.

Marathon - All the half-marathon aid stations twice.
Half Marathon - 5 aid station Roughly @ miles: 2, 4, 6, 9, 11.5
10k - 2 aid station roughly miles: 1.5, 4.5
5k - 1 aid station roughly miles: 1.5

GEAR CHECK:
Gear check will be located at Lucky Peak State Park. After leaving the bus, please place clothing only (NO VALUABLES) in YOUR bag and give it to the attendant. Please make sure your name, phone number, and bib number are attached to your bag in advance. The bags will be returned to the check-in table at your finish area.

FINISH PHOTOS:
OYO (On your own) - SMILE! - You all have amazing cameras in the palms of your hand. 

TOILETS:
Portable toilets will be available in the start / finish area and near each aid station. 

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