Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Boise Half Marathon

Boise, ID

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023
Half Marathon

Entry is $65 now and rises to $75 after Aug 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

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About the Boise Half Marathon

The course runs along the Boise Greenbelt, a riverside trail system that follows the water through the city. The route is scenic but genuinely wild in places: flooding, construction, and sinkholes can shift the path, and the organizers are upfront that conditions may force a change on race morning. Wildlife along the river is common enough that a pause, or a detour, is part of the experience.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

511finishers
1:13:10winner
2:04:46median
4:01:43cutoff

Top 3: Danny Larson (1:13:10) · Adam Frelly (1:16:23) · Alex Strenta (1:17:03)

3.1086 Miles · 2025 results

286finishers
18:50winner
33:49median
1:04:16cutoff

Top 3: W. Jensen (18:50) · L. Kelly (19:39) · H. Snook (21:21)

The Boise Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles11/14/2026 09:00$65
Virtual11/14/2026 09:00$45

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Common Questions About the Boise Half Marathon

Will I finish last at the Boise Half Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:04:46, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:01:43, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Boise Half Marathon a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 511 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Boise Half Marathon?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:13:10 while the median finisher took 2:04:46. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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