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Boise, ID
Saturday, May 15, 2027
5 Stars from 2 Reviews
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Race Dates
2027: Saturday, May 15, 2027Course Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 58°F (14°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 99.02Race Size
2026: 264 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 12.9%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
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The Famous Idaho Potato Marathon was the 218th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 293rd largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 12.9% of Famous Idaho Potato Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 11.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon ranked 120th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 77th so far in 2026. In Idaho, it ranked 1st in 2025 and 1st so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Famous Idaho Potato Marathon has a Course Score of 99.02, ranking it as the 218th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest marathon course in Idaho.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon a PR Score of 99.02. The PR Score ranks the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon as the 161st best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 3rd best marathon for a PR in Idaho.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Idaho for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 2749 feet (838m)
Min Elevation: 2660 feet (810m)
Elevation Gain: 297 feet (90m)
Elevation Loss: 304 feet (92m)
Course updated 04/24/2026
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