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Capital and largest city in Idaho, Boise is a recreational mecca. The setting is beautiful, with a river running through the city and the foothills of the Rockies to the immediate north of downtown. Running in Boise is a treat. A 25-mile greenbelt showcases the river, while an extensive network of trails criss-cross the foothills, which rise above the Capitol. There’s also lovely neighborhood running in downtown’s East End and North End, with a loop around the Capitol, When you’re done running, enjoy Boise’s fun dining and indie music scene!

I-84 is the major interstate serving Boise, with I-184 connecting I-84 with downtown. There is a bus system operated by ValleyRide, but public transport is not extensive. To get to the trail running north of downtown, a car is required.

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Boise’s weather is dry, with warm to hot summer days and cool winters. Average summer highs are near 90F (32C), but nights cool off by by nearly 30 degrees, so bring a layer! In winter, days average just above freezing, while nights typically dip into the 20s. It is a dry climate, averaging only 11 inches of rain annually–most of it in winter. Significant snowfall is rare.

Running Stores & Group Runs

Shu’s/Idaho Running Company. Marketplace Mall, North End. Group Runs Thursdays 5:30.

Bandanna Running and Walking. In business for 20+ years! Downtown at 5th & Main. Group Runs:  Events Calendar.
Pulse Running & Fitness ShopGroup Runs: Trail Runs Saturday mornings. Beginner trail runs 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Info
Fleet Feet Meridian. Group Runs: Wednesdays 6pm. Events Calendar http://www.fleetfeetmeridian.com/calendar

 

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Find races in Boise, ID
Events Calendar. Fleet feet has good events calendar
Idaho Great Potato. May. This event offers a distance for everyone: the marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and the 5K.
City of Trees Marathon November. Flat, fast and beautiful.
Fleet feet has good events calendar: http://www.fleetfeetmeridian.com/races