Sandy Point start and finish at Lucky Peak State Park.
Paved Boise River Greenbelt out-and-back.
Marathon turnaround in the Esther Simplot Park area.
Idaho Running Day Marathon starts and finishes at the Sandy Point unit of Lucky Peak State Park. The paved out-and-back follows the Boise River Greenbelt toward Esther Simplot Park before returning along the same corridor.
BMQR course profile: Rolling Hills.
Settle into a controlled effort on the outbound Greenbelt section and keep enough energy for the return. Follow marathon markings at junctions and the designated turnaround.
The marathon is scheduled for October 17, 2026 with an 8:00 a.m. start. Parking at Lucky Peak and Sandy Point is limited; review the organizer’s parking and packet-pickup instructions in advance.
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