City of Trees Marathon

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Q. Where can I pick up my bib, shirt and other race swag?
A. Packet pickups are:

Thursday, October 9th - Shu's Idaho Running Company 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (1758 W State St, Boise, ID 83702)
Friday, October 10th - Payette Brewing 12:00 pm - 8:00pm  (733 S Pioneer St. Boise, ID 83702) 

Q. What if I am from out of town and will be arriving on Friday?
A. Out of town runner packet pickups are:

Friday, October 10th at Payette Brewing - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (733 S Pioneer St. Boise, ID 83702)
Saturday, October 11th at Payette Brewing - 5:00am - 7:30 am (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!!(1758 W State St, Boise, ID 83702) 

Q: Where do I park on Saturday?
A: There will be parking available near Payette on race day!  

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: What time should I arrive at the start?
A. Full Marathon - 7:15 am
A. Half Marathon - 7:45 am
A. 10K - 8:15 am
A. 5K - 8:15 am

 Q.What time do the races start?
A. Full Marathon - 8:00 am
A. Half Marathon - 8:30 am
A. 10K - 9:00 am
A. 5K - 9:00 am

Q: Where are the Hydration Stations?  Hydration Stations are located roughly every 2 miles throughout the courses. Each station will have water, electrolytes, fuel and first-aid.
A. Full Marathon - 12 Hydration Stations 
A: Half Marathon - 7 Hydration Stations
A: 10K - 2 Hydration Stations 
A: 5K - 1 Hydration Station 

Q: Where are the toilets?
A. Full Marathon - Roughly every two miles along the course.
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 &  Full 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 3 overall for age groups will receive awards. ALL finishers will receive a City of Trees 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 at 10:15 a.m. near the announcer's tent! However, Overall and Age Group Awards can be picked up any time at the Shu's Idaho Running Company table in the Vendor Village! Just look for the bright yellow tablecloth!!

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.