
Boise, United States of America · Saturday 17 October 2026
The Idaho Running Day Marathon in Boise takes place in October 2026 on a completely flat road course, making it an excellent choice if you want to focus on pace and time rather than battling elevation. The 42.2-kilometer route won't demand the fitness reserves that a hilly course requires, so you can push harder if a personal record is your goal. Boise's autumn weather in October typically offers favorable running conditions with cooler temperatures that help manage effort and recovery. This is a straightforward road marathon that removes one major variable from race day, letting you concentrate on execution and effort. Check the race website closer to 2026 for details on course support, field size, and start time, as these details shape the actual experience significantly.
Adjusted Time
3:52:32
Time difference: -7.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Idaho Running Day Marathon is a full marathon held in Boise, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Idaho Running Day Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Idaho Running Day Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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