Famous Idaho Potato Half Marathon
Even though I honestly hate that the rest of the country recognizes Idaho as the “potato state,” I also have been hearing about how much fun this race is for a long time, so I decided to do it. Plus, the course runs along the green belt, one of my favorite resources and activities in Boise, and it gave me a good excuse to run one more half marathon – the second I ran last year. So, all of those things combined for a great reason to add it to the list of Boyle’s Boise: 52 Things to Do and See.
The YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon, presented by the Idaho Potato Commission, is a fun full marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K course along the Boise greenbelt. And luckily for me - all courses are flat and fast! And even though I have no plans to run another half marathon after this in my life, I also found out that this marathon can be used to qualify for the Boston Marathon. This is a very family-friendly event. It’s not just for serious runners and high-level athletes, so it’s great if you want to bring the entire family out for some exercise. We have a distance that will work for everyone. Plus, there are medals given to Marathon and Half Marathon finishers.
About Me
I have been living in Idaho for my entire life, and the Treasure Valley has been my home for more than 30 years. In addition to constantly exploring the city and all of its activities, I am also very involved in the Treasure Valley’s philanthropy scene and have been working in the Mortgage industry as a Loan Officer for more than 35 years now. Additionally, my husband Michael had a 20+ year career in Real Estate. So, if you are new to the area and looking to lay down some roots for your family, get involved with some great causes, connect with like-minded people or just explore all that Boise has to offer – don’t hesitate to let me know!
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