What a wonderful day! Beautiful course (some subdivisions towards the end...), pretty well marked, and ample aid stations. Not enough hills for my taste, but I am happy to have run this marathon! It could stand to start an hour earlier, as it had been light for quite a while, and really scortched us temperature-wise towards the end (especially those of us more inclined towards the slow-baked potato than the quickly-mashed variety). I would recommend this to everyone - and there are many other race-lengths run the same day, so the whole family can get into the action.

The scenery for the first half (in the canyon and along the Greenbelt) was pleasant, and the course relatively flat, if not slightly downhill. The number of participants from the marathon and half-marathon were able to give me some momentum in keeping a decent pace.

However, the second half of the course was basically devoid of spectators, and the field of 200+ marathoners was spread out. The course was not as great at this point, as you run through subdivisions, and then on local highways with open traffic. The heat became an issue with temperatures in the lower 80's.

Race organization was great, with ample aid stations full of water, Gatorade, and gels/energy bars, etc. Overall, it was a great experience for my first marathon, but if I return next year, I will run the half-marathon instead.

Based on comments about last year's race, I took the time to fly into Boise for the 1/2 marathon, and I really enjoyed the weekend. The scenic, flat course follows the Greenway bikepath through several parks and a golf course. Aid stations were available every two miles. Volunteers and spectators were extremely helpful and friendly. Where else can you get a baked potato with sour cream when you finish the race? I am really glad that the temperature dropped from the high nineties earlier in the week to around eighty for race day. The shuttles from the Holiday Inn to Discovery Park, and back from the finish, were great. I'll be back!

The 1/2 marathon course was beautiful, well supported by spectators and aid stations. After most of the runners ended at the 1/2 marathon, little support was given to those running the full marathon. There was un-clear directions, almost no spectators, running on open traffic roads and empty an empty aid station left me with a bad experience. This should be held as a 1/2 marathon only.

On the way to business meeting out west and thought stopping in for the race would be fun. Course was green and even. Other than near-late shuttle to start, the organization and outreach was superb. Outstanding post-race party, few spectators. Met some terrific people along the way. Great, small race that I have recommended to many.

I live local and run the course all the time. Not because I have to (lots of places to run in Boise), but because I want to. It's really a great course to run. It was the first time I ran the marathon, more as an obligation to the local running community, and I am glad I did. A nice tailwind gave me PR on this nearly pancake flat course.

The Potato medal rocks, shirts were good, organization great, fantastic post race awards ceramony (catered at a hotel!) and all for $30 bucks! Not sure how they do it, but hats off to the Boise Y and all the volunteers.

Great race.

I'm a local and ran this race because I had nothing else better to do that weekend. Well, I'm really glad I did. This race is the little race that could. It's a nice course that runs along the Boise River which is clear and pristine. Some locals might find this course boring since everybody in Boise runs the Greenbelt (trail that runs through town). But you shouldn't take this course for granted. Not many metro areas have a beautiful, clean, well-maintained trail that runs through the middle of town.

This course starts out at Lucky Peak which is 10 miles outside of Boise. It's a bit chilly at the start but you get a great tailwind moving through the small canyon at the beginning. The course is superflat and P.R.'s are a given if you have a tailwind.

Spectators are sparse as to be expected at a race this size but the ones that were there were enthusiastic. The finish area is a huge local park down by the river where you can soak your legs if needed. Free massages too!

The postrace banquet was at a hotel and they had great food and nice door prizes. I even won a ten pound bag of Idaho potatoes!

This race was surprisingly well done. The course wasn't well marked toward the end but, hey, I'll take my P.R.

The medal is in the shape of a potato too so that's cool. T-shirts were pretty cool too with the requisite running potatoes on them. They should give every finisher a Spuddy Buddy. Another great thing is this race is relatively inexpensive (around 30 bucks).

Nice marathon! Great scenery along the bike paths, parks, neighborhoods and golf courses of Boise. Smooth packet pickup, registration and transportation to and from the host hotel - Holiday Inn. The volunteer support was excellent. Lots of water, Gatorade, power bars and gel at the many aid stations. Great food after the finish. The best marathon T-shirt!! Be careful of the course markers. A few opportunities to go the wrong way or repeat a loop.

This was my first marathon and it was a great experience. Small marathon, but the course definitely makes this a must for the region.

This is a small marathon, the course starts up in the mountains above Boise and follows the river down into town. In town, the course follows a gorgeous green belt and river walk. Canadian Geese were everywhere along the course, we even saw a family of foxes. Bring your mountain bikes to ride along the greenbelt with your family and support crew the following day.