Can I check in & pick up bibs for a friend, too? Do I need my ID?
Yes you can – we just need first and last names. Please let the staff member or volunteer know when you arrive at a computer that you’re picking up for more than one family. No ID needed.
Where do we park on race day?
All Half and Full Marathon runners will park in the Brady parking garage on BSU campus (2204 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706). 5K and 10K runners will park in the Lincoln garage on BSU campus (1621 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706). You will receive a colored parking pass at packet pickup to designate which garage you’re in.
If you are unable to attend packet pickup on Friday, a digital parking pass will be emailed to you Friday evening.
Where are the start and finish lines?
Both are near The Morrison Center (2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID 83725). The Starting Line will be located on the SE side of the Morrison Center, on S Brady Street. The Finish Line will be on the NW side, on S Earle Street.
What time should I arrive for my race?
Half and Full Marathons start at 7am, and 5K/10K starts at 10am. We highly suggest arriving at least 45 minutes prior to the start of your race to allow time for parking, walking to the starting line, checking gear, etc.
Is there a gear check?
A space will be designated for bags to be left by participants. A volunteer will be assigned to monitor the area but the YMCA is not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen items. Do not leave valuables! Your best bet is to keep your things in your vehicle while you run.
Half & Full/10K & 5K – Gear check will be available after 6:00am. Please clearly mark your name and bib number on your bag. You are responsible to provide a bag for items you choose to leave behind.
Can I change my race distance?
Yes – please do so ASAP! Send an email to racedirector@ymcatvidaho.org or tell a staff member at packet pickup that you’d like to change. If you decide to change distances mid race, please find a race official as soon as you finish and tell them which distance you changed to & share your bib # so we can update your profile in our system. This helps us know who is on the course and when we have all the runners in.
Where do I get my shirt?
T-shirts are in the tent to the north of the Packet Pick Up Tent. Take your bib number over to the t-shirt table, your size is on the back of your bib. You must have a bib number to pick up a shirt. There are NO exchanges during Packet Pickup or until after the race - you can take your shirt to the Registration tent at the end of the race to see if your preferred shirt size is still available.
