The YMCA Race Series

Each year, the Treasure Valley Family YMCA hosts seven flagship events to bring the community together in the spirit of health, wellness, celebration, and a little friendly competition.

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YMCA Christmas Run

  • It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so make this a December to remember family and friends at the YMCA Christmas Run! Create a new family tradition or continue a long-standing one and celebrate the holiday season by running or walking together. Santa will be there starting the race, so make sure he sees you there and remembers to put you on the Nice list!

YMCA St. Patrick’s Day Run

  • Feel the luck of the Irish as you race along the Greenbelt in this 5K or 1 Mile Leprechaun Dash
  • Save the Date for March 15, 2025.

Capitol Classic Children’s Run

    • Open to kids ages 6-14 of all abilities, this one-of-a-kind, one-mile journey hits the heart of Boise, starting at the Boise Depot and finishing in front of the Idaho State Capitol.
    • Save the Date for May 10, 2025

    YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon

    • Be a part of our biggest race of the year! Running the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon offers a unique opportunity to experience Boise’s scenic beauty while challenging yourself on a well-organized, supportive course. Join the fun with the 5K or 10K distances or push your limits with the half or full marathon. Connect with fellow runners and celebrate Idaho’s famous spuds!
    • Save the Date for May 17, 2025

    YMCA Treasure Valley Triathlon

    • The Treasure Valley Tri is the largest adaptive triathlon in the western United States! This crit-style race offers a thrilling experience, with the swim taking place in Quinn’s Pond, a scenic bike ride through Garden City, and a run along the greenbelt at Ester Simplot Park. This triathlon is open to participants of all abilities (para-tri friendly!) and includes a Youth Splash and Dash for the kiddos to join the fun.
    • Save the Date for June 7, 2025

    YMCA Harrison Classic Kid’s Race

    • Everyone who participates in the YMCA Harrison Classic is a winner when they take a jog down Boise’s scenic Harrison Boulevard. This one-mile kids run/walk is all-inclusive and family friendly. All participants will receive a t-shirt, medal and healthy snack at the end of the race!

    YMCA Halloween Run

    • A fan-favorite, the YMCA Halloween Run is fun for the whole family! Trick out your costume and treat yourself to a ghoulish time! Choose from either the Monster Mile or Freaky 5k course and run (for your life)! Have fun, be creative, and win prizes for the best costume!
    • Save the Date for October 25, 2025

    Team Idaho

    • Team Idaho was started in 1979 to provide a grass-roots opportunity for youth to participate in Track & Field. The first year the club had 15 kids. Today the club has over 600 participants. The goal of Team Idaho is to help participants at all levels improve their specific Track & Field skills, make new friends, and have fun.

      We offer programs for Youth Cross Country, Summer Track & Field, Pole Vault Training, Winter Indoor Track, and more.

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