Boise River Marathon

2025 Boise River Marathon
Transportation

 

The Why:

Background information: Runners just don't like inaccurate distances and races shouldn't have them. However, on the Greenbelt we're stuck using limited amount of bridges to use as turns to create loops. So... therefore that presents a couple of options.

• Option A: If you want to have the same line as the start/finish then you'll have to create distance using an out-and-back. And oh, the problems with out-and-backs. Folks either run right past them, or turn around too soon. 
• Option B: Create a separate Start / Finish. You know where the finish will be... so, "Where is the start line?" 

For the full and half marathon runners, we'll use Option B. 

The What:

• Option A: Ride the bus. Park in the parking lot. (There is so much parking but everything is unique. Please use your best judgement. And hey, if you're late there is no valet up close parking for you. Stop doing that. Buses leave at 5:30 a.m. We'll get to Lucky Peak around 6:00 a.m. in time to "Find the Start Line"
  • 5:00 a.m. - Buses Arrive
  • 5.05 a.m. - Boarding Begins
  • 5:30 a.m. - Buses Depart
  • 6:00 a.m. - Buses Arrive at Lucky Peak State Park
  • DO NOT GET OFF THE BUS!!! (While we seem to have nice weather predicted, these will be our safety shelters.)
  • UNLESS YOU WANT TO!!! (Please don't leave valuables behind.)
  • 6:15 a.m. - Unload buses.
  • FIND THE START. We will walk to the start.
  • STOP BY GEAR DROP OFF. We'll walk by the gear drop location. Please provide your own signature bag to collect back at the finish line.  They will be delivered back to the finish line.
  • 6:25 a.m. - We found the start. It'll be a narrow start. (see more info on why we race on a sidewalk over at Boise Marathon's facebook page.)
  • 6:30 a.m. - It's a narrow start. If you're a fast runner, please be near the front as OVERALL awards will be GUN TIME. If you're wanting a less crowded start, we'll use CHIP TIME for Age Group awards.
• Option B: Drop off. Please know, we've only paid for our parking. If you enter the State Park, you are responsible for paying for that access. We will open up the gates at 6.00 a.m. Please proceed around the long drive to the pay area. Please only use the spaces marked below.
  
  
  • Please do not enter the buses only area.
  • See timeline above and do your best to blend in.