It is with great sadness that the 2022 Bogus Marathon and Half is being cancelled.

From its inception, Runtastic Events was stoked about the potential of the Bogus Marathon and Half. The course is fast and beautiful, giving runners an amazing opportunity to run down Bogus Basin Road, along the Boise River, and have an amazing finish at Julia Davis Park.

As with all of Runtastic’s events, we are committed to creating amazing experiences for our runners from start to the finish. Working on the logistics, permits, and contracts to make this race possible this year, roadblock after roadblock was hit. Usually these roadblocks are mere hurdles that Runtastic is used to and adept at solving. Unfortunately additional issues arose making it impossible for us to give you the experience you deserve and that we expect to provide. This comes after 8 months of planning for the event.

Some of these roadblocks have come because of city and county regulations, others due to current staffing shortages with contracted vendors needed for the event.

We will be providing full refunds for all registrations.

We understand this will cause inconveniences to many who have already made plans and have been training for this event. Please check your email for more information regarding the cancellation.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, we want to make sure you are heard and taken care of.

The beautiful city of Boise is known for Trees, finger steaks, trick football plays, and the Bogus Marathon & Half. Although Bogus Basin gets its name from the gold miners who mixed gold dust with lead, there is nothing phony about the PR’s on this course.

This fast and stunningly beautiful course showcases the beauties of Boise, from the panoramic mountain vistas along Bogus Basin Road to the lush waters of the Boise River. Experience springtime in Boise on May 21, 2022, with an amazing finish on the iconic Blue Field of Boise State Stadium.

Boise has a new rush for gold and for those with the fever, the finish awaits with glittering precious medals.

After a crazy year, your running therapy is Bogus.

Full Marathon Elevation Drop – 4032 Course Map

Half Marathon Elevation Drop – 880 Course Map

Where: Shu’s Idaho Running Company  1758 W State St, Boise, ID 83702

When: Friday May 20 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Please pick up your packet, bib number, shirt, and race swag at the Packet Pickup the day before the race. You must have a photo ID to pick up your packet. You may pick up someone else’s packet if you have a copy of their photo ID.

Packets will be available to pick up the morning of the race for $5.

Race Amenities

• Busing to Start
• Aid Stations
• Police and Medical Support
• Premium Shirt
• Finisher’s Medal
• Chip Timed Results
• Race Bib
• Free Photos
• SWAG: Neck Gaiter and Decals
• Finish line food

Parking:

Parking will be in the Forest River Office Park parking lot. PLEASE NOTE AVAILABLE SPACES ON MAP.

All Half Marathon and Marathon runners are required to ride buses to the start with the exception of Participants With Special Needs who receive specific permission. Parking or being dropped off at the start line is prohibited.

Bus Loading

Marathon

Bus loading will be at Julia Davis Park. Please arrive early  Buses will depart for Bogus Resort from 4:00 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. There will be no late transportation.

Half Marathon 

Bus pick-up will be in Forest River Office Park (see map). Please arrive early. Buses will depart for Bogus Basin Rd. from 4:30 a.m. to 5:20 a.m. There will be no late transportation.

You must be to bus loading by the designated time to guarantee transportation to the start. If you miss the bus you forfeit your registration and ability to run the race.  We want you to enjoy the race so please be prompt.

All half and full marathon runners must ride the buses to the starting area. Your bib is required to get on a bus. Please double check you are loading into the correct bus.

We know it’s early! Please make every effort to arrive early with time to spare.

Water, powerade, porta-potties and a first aid kit will be available at each station. Look for Powerade on the first table and water on the second. Energy Gels will be available at the start and mile 7 & 19.

The course is supported for 6 hours, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. After 12:00pm, Police, cones, porta-potties, and aid stations will not be available. Please plan and prepare accordingly.

RACE START

Marathon

Starts at 6:00 a.m. at Bogus Basin Resort. We will start the race on time, so please make sure you are on time for the bus loading.

• Music
• Energy Gels*
• Water
• Powerade
• Porta-Potties

Half Marathon

Starts at 6:30 a.m. 5 miles up Bogus Basin Road. We will start the race on time, so please make sure you are on time for the bus loading.

BAG DROP

A bag drop is provided at the start of the Marathon and Half Marathon. Please use the bag you receive at packet pickup to put any items in that you have at the start and won’t be running with. Using the zip tie provided in your bag, attach the tear off tag on your bib to the bag. There is also a place designated on your bag to write you bib number in case the bib tag gets pulled off. Bags will be transported down to the finish line. You can retrieve it after you finish at the finish line area.

RACE AMENITIES

PHOTOS

Look for the photographers along the course and at the finish line. We will provide downloadable social media pictures for free after the race.

TIMING & BIBS

Runtastic BOGUS Marathon, and half marathon, will be professionally timed. The chips will be attached to the back of your bib number. Please don’t wrinkle or stuff the bib in your pocket.

The first 3 places, male and female, will be determined by gun time (regular timing). All other awards will be determined by using Chip Time.

• Gun Time is the time elapsed from the sound of the gun to the finish line.
• Chip Time is the real time from when the runner crosses the starting line to crossing the finish line.

Results are available in the following ways:

• On Screen at the Results Trailer
• Personal Printed Result at the Results Trailer
• Texted results (you must approve text notifications through your Run Sign Up Profile.
• Online at Results

Note: If you alter or damage your chip your time may not be read correctly. Wear your bib on the outermost layer of clothing.

CELEBRATION AREA

CELEBRATION AREA

The finish line is in beautiful Julia Davis Park along the tree-lined promenade.

Address: 700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702

After finishing you are welcomed into the runners corral where you will receive water, food and more! Food is only available for Bogus participants. When you join us at our fun finish line enjoy:

• Food
• Water & Powerade
• Music
• Awards
• Photography
• Porta Potties
• Bag Pick-up
• Awesome Finisher Medals