How hilly is the Boise Half Marathon?
The Boise Half Marathon is described as flat.
Boise Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Boise Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:32/km
- Typical conditions
- 87/100
- Evidence depth
- 29 verified facts
3:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Boise Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road, Trail
- Scenery
- Waterfront, Riverside, Parkland, City, Forest
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Boise Half Marathon route go?
The Boise Half Marathon route starts at /finish area with free parking nearby; start time 9:00 a.m. Underfoot, expect paved-path. It passes Boise Greenbelt and Boise River. runners may encounter wildlife and the natural sounds of the river along the route.
What should runners know on race day for the Boise Half Marathon?
Gear check available at the SoleKIDs tent for clothing only (no valuables); mark bags with bib number.
Race character
Scenery
- Waterfront
- Riverside
- Parkland
- City
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 12:00 p.m. cutoff (3-hour limit); runners still on course at 12:00 may be offered a ride to the finish.
- Qualification status
- Not a Boston Marathon qualifier; open recreational half marathon with no qualifying standard.
Race day logistics
- Bag drop
- Gear check available at the SoleKIDs tent for clothing only (no valuables); mark bags with bib number.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup Thursday Nov 12 at Shu's Idaho Running Company (3-6 p.m.) and Friday Nov 13 (3-8 p.m.); no race-day pickup except in extreme circumstances.
- Medal
- All runners receive a race medal.
- Finisher tee
- All runners receive a race shirt.
Access and course status
- Start
- Start/finish area with free parking nearby; start time 9:00 a.m.
Course facts
- Surface
- Paved Path
- Landmarks
- Boise Greenbelt, Boise River
- Notable features
- Run entirely on the Boise Greenbelt path system
- runners may encounter wildlife and the natural sounds of the river along the route
- Five hydration stations, each with porta-potties
- course marked with neon pink SoleKIDs flags and directional arrow signs
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 5°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 87Favourability /100