2026 Boise River Marathon Transportation Options:

Full Marathon

Option A: Ride the bus - Loads of free parking is available at the finish line!! Arrive early, park your car, grab your gear and head to the buses!

4:45 a.m. - Buses Arrive

4:50 a.m. - Boarding Begins

5:15 a.m. - Buses Depart

6:00 a.m. - Buses Arrive at Lucky Peak State Park

6:15 a.m. - Unload buses. Drop marked bags at gear check. Walk to the Start.

6:30 a.m. - Marathon starts! It's a narrow start. If you're a fast runner, please be near the front as OVERALL awards will be GUN TIME. If you're wanting a less crowded start, we'll use CHIP TIME for Age Group awards.

Option B: Drop off - Please know, we've only paid for our parking at Lucky Peak. If you enter the State Park, you are responsible for paying for that access. We will open up the gates at 6.00 a.m. Please proceed around the long drive to the pay area. Please only use the spaces marked below.

Please do not enter the buses only area.

See timeline above and do your best to blend in.

2026 Boise River Marathon Transportation Options:

Half Marathon

Option A: Ride the bus - Loads of free parking is available at the finish line!! Arrive early, park your car, grab your gear and head to the buses!

4:45 a.m. - Buses Arrive

5:45 a.m. - Boarding Begins

6:15 a.m. - Buses Depart

6:45 a.m. - Buses Arrive at YFRP (220 E Parkcenter Blvd.)

7:00 a.m. - Unload buses. Find the Start

7:30 a.m. - Half Marathon begins

Option B: Drop off - You may choose to have someone drop you off at the Half Marathon start at YFRP (220 E Parkcenter Blvd.)

Arrive early enough to avoid bus traffic!