The 39th Annual YMCA Harrison Classic

Run, Fun, Win! Everyone who participates in the YMCA Harrison Classic is a winner! Take a jog down Boise's scenic Harrison Boulevard. This one-mile kids run is all-inclusive and family-friendly. All participants will receive a t-shirt, medal, and healthy snack at the end of the race!

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

Packet Pick Up

Early Packet Pick Up: 4-7 p.m., Friday, Oct 4th at Townesquare Media (827 E Park Blvd)
Day of Race Packet Pick Up: Saturday, Oct 5, on the corner of 17th and Good St. starting at 1:30 p.m.
We highly recommend early packet pick-up to avoid the lines on Saturday afternoon.

Start and Finish Information

Start: Drop off will take place on the corner of 17th and Good St. The Start line is on Harrison Blvd. just before Hill Road.

Finish: McAuley Park on Harrison Blvd. This is a 1-mile run down Harrison Blvd. 

Stay after the race for live performances from Boise Rock School

Starting Time: Please have kids dropped off no later than 2:45

3:00 pm - 10 and older             

3:05 pm - 9-year-olds                

3:10 pm - 8-year-olds                

3:15 pm - 7-year-olds                

3:20 pm - 6-year-olds                

3:25 pm - 5-year-olds               

3:30 pm - 4 years old and younger  

Course:

The Harrison Classic runs from Harrison Blvd at Good St.  SOUTH down Harrison Blvd to the Finish line in front of McAuley Park.  Kids are encouraged to run on their own. Parents are welcome to run or walk with their child if desired, registration for parents is not required. 

Parking:

Parking is limited in the area. We encourage you to ride bikes, carpool or walk to the event. Please be respectful of the neighbors and do not block driveways or sidewalks.

Teams & Schools 

Create a team with friends from your school or a different school, neighborhood, or family! Come up with a fun team name and share it with your friends, get creative, and celebrate being active together. (You do not have to go to the same school to be on a team!)

School Prizes! 

The school with the most students participating will receive a cash prize for its PE program. Be sure to tell us what school you attend!

IncludeAbility Partnership

-Free Entry for runners with Physical/Intellectual Challenges

-Text (208)602-1810 to recieve the free entry code

-Team IncludeAbility will provide volunteers to serve as Race Buddies for extra support, encouragement, and fun to any participant!

-Email: racedirector@ymcatvidaho.org to request a running buddy

-IncludeAbilitys Mission is to  promote the inclusion of youth with physical and or intellectual challenges in mainstream sports

-For more information visit: includeability.org