YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon
Famous Idaho Potato Marathon is Boise's long-running YMCA spring race, with a flat Greenbelt course, local identity, and BQ appeal for spring PRs.
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Quick facts
- YMCA race weekend centers on the Boise Greenbelt and The Morrison Center.
- Marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances share the morning schedule.
- Boston qualifier on a flat Boise Greenbelt course.
About the YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon
The YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon is a Treasure Valley YMCA race weekend presented with the Idaho Potato Commission and built around Boise's Greenbelt.
Course
All races start and finish at The Morrison Center, with the marathon using a flat, scenic Boise Greenbelt route.
Race-day weather
Mid-May in Boise can start mild and finish warm, especially on exposed paved paths. Dry air can mask steady fluid loss.
Past YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, May 18, 2024 | Results available | Open results |
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YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon FAQ
When is the YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon?
The 2027 YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon is on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
Is YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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