BOISE, Idaho — The 46th Annual YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon will take place Saturday, May 18, 2024. The marathon is a fun full marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K course starting and finishing at Albertson’s Stadium on Boise State Campus. All finishers receive a medal!
Race Start Times
Marathon and Half Marathons begin at 7:00 a.m. at Albertsons Stadium – Boise State Campus.
5K and 10K starts at 10:00 a.m. at Albertsons Stadium – Boise State Campus.
Parking
Free parking is available at Albertsons Stadium in both the Stadium East and West lots. It is recommended that full and half marathoners park in the East lot and 5K & 10K runners park in the West lot. Parking in any other lot in or around the Boise State Campus will not be free so watch for meters and signs to avoid tickets.
Packet Pick-Up
- All distances: Friday, May 17, from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Albertson’s Stadium – 1400 Bronco Way, Boise).
- Half & Full Marathoners – Saturday, May 18, 5:00-6:30 AM @ Albertsons Stadium in the Finish Fair area. Bibs must be picked up at Albertson’s Stadium before going to the race start.
- 5K & 10K – Saturday, May 18, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM @ Albertson’s Stadium
Team Participants
Get a group together from your office, school, church, family, or just a group of friends! Forming a team is a great way to take a step toward healthy living and helps to build a network of people to encourage you in your fitness goals. All team members will race under the same team name but may complete different distances. Team participants can register online
Want to volunteer?
Volunteers are needed to help in a variety of area of the event from the start to the finish line. Below is a list of volunteer responsibilities. Please let the YMCA know when you sign up that you are interested in volunteering:
Volunteer responsibilities:
- Help with late registrations
- Hand out t-shirts
- Assign bib numbers to participants
- Learn the courses and answer questions about race maps and instructions
- Marathon & Half Marathon Race Day Packet Pick Up and Shuttle Crew – 5:15 AM
- Race Day Packet Up - 8:00 AM
- Lead cyclist for all distances
- Athlete bag check area
- Race Swag Tent
- Set up start and finish line areas
- Course monitors (get the best view of the race!)
- Hand out medals
- Water station at the finish line
- Break-down and clean-up crew
- Clean Team – trash & recycle
For more information about volunteering, please contact the Race & Events Team at events.volunteer@ymcatvidaho.org
For information on registration, Click here.
