YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon course.
The marathon course for 2027 (15 May 2027): flat, point to point.
Marathon
- Distance
- 42.195
- kilometers
- Climb
- —
- not published
- Descent
- —
- not published
- Profile
- Flat
- PB territory
- Layout
- Point to point
- Road
- Time limit
- —
- not published
- Start
- 07:00
- local time
- Boston qualifier
- No
- not listed as a BQ course
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Flat and Fast Pace
The marathon course is flat, so settle into even pacing early instead of holding back for hills.
From the elevation profile
- 02
Point-to-Point Logistics
This course starts at Lucky Peak and runs into town, so arrange your ride to the start and your return from the finish before race morning.
From the layout/description
- 03
River and Bridges
The route follows the Boise River just north of town, crossing bridges on tree-lined trails; use the water and bridges to break the race into segments.
From the description
- 04
Cool Race-Day Temps
Typical race-day temperature is 13.8°C, so plan a light layer you can shed once you warm up on the flat greenbelt.
From the temperature
- 05
Half and Full Share the Route
Both the marathon and half marathon begin at Lucky Peak and head into town, so half runners should prepare for the same flat, point-to-point river course.
From the distances/layout/description
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.