Pocatello Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Pocatello Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Pocatello 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
Pocatello Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:15/km
- Typical conditions
- 64/100
- Evidence depth
- 39 verified facts
6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Pocatello Marathon?
The Pocatello Marathon is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 137 m. The course notes also call it a fast, scenic downhill point-to-point course descending through a canyon corridor (the Portneuf Gap) before flattening into the city of Pocatello.
Where does the Pocatello Marathon route go?
The Pocatello Marathon route starts at Buckskin Saddle - marathon start line at North Hilltop Road and West Buckskin Road, in the foothills southeast of Pocatello (start elevation approx. 6,100 ft) and finishes at South end of Lower Ross Park, near the Ross Park Aquatic Complex (finish elevation approx. 4,400 ft). Underfoot, expect paved canyon and city roads. It passes Buckskin Saddle, Rapid Creek Road, Jackson Creek Road, North Inkom Road and town of Inkom. A fast, scenic downhill point-to-point course descending through a canyon corridor (the Portneuf Gap) before flattening into the city of Pocatello.
What should runners know on race day for the Pocatello Marathon?
15. Pace Teams are offered on the marathon course.
Race character
Scenery
- Canyon
- Waterfront
- City
- Mountain
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Destination
- Competitive
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Net Downhill
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 137 m
- Net elevation
- -468 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Capacity caps for 2026: 220 Marathon, 330 Half Marathon, 165 10K, 200 5K, plus 50 in the 1 Mile and 50 in the 0.2 Mile kids events.
- Field cap
- 220
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- All events close at 12:45 pm; marathon starts at 6:15 am (approximately 6.5 hours).
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified course; times may be used to qualify for the Boston and New York City marathons.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 15
- Pacers
- Pace Teams are offered on the marathon course.
- Medal
- Registration includes the official 2026 Pocatello Marathon race backpack and shirt.
Access and course status
- Start
- Buckskin Saddle - marathon start line at North Hilltop Road and West Buckskin Road, in the foothills southeast of Pocatello (start elevation approx. 6,100 ft).
- Finish
- South end of Lower Ross Park, near the Ross Park Aquatic Complex (finish elevation approx. 4,400 ft).
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Paved canyon and city roads.
- Landmarks
- Buckskin Saddle, Rapid Creek Road, Jackson Creek Road, North Inkom Road, town of Inkom, I-15 overpass near exit 63, Ross Park Aquatic Complex, Lower Ross Park
- Notable features
- A fast, scenic downhill point-to-point course descending through a canyon corridor (the Portneuf Gap) before flattening into the city of Pocatello
- popular as a Boston-qualifier PR course
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 20°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 64Favourability /100