THE COURSE: The race will begin on and run along the Boise Greenbelt with a start AND finish inside Julia Davis Park. Click HERE for a Google Map to the location and/or directions. The runners will run one loop and spectators will be able to see runners at the start and finish of their race.

DATE: Saturday, November 15th, 2025

TIME: 9.30 a.m. (PLEASE NOTE, there WILL be a half marathon launching at 9.00 a.m. Please avoid getting in this crowd. OR, run an extra 10 miles.)

RACE SHIRT: We pride ourselves in offering so many shirt colors for our SoleKIDs. This helps with you being able to identify your SoleKIDs runner in the crowd. Please make sure they wear their race shirt during the events. BONUS POINTS for those who pin their bib below our SoleKIDs logo as they make for much better photos for us!!! Ya’ll’s kids make beautiful photos and we get to put our logo on those moments. Thank you!!!

ARRIVAL LOCATION: 670 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702 – (Just south of the Boise Rose Garden)

ARRIVAL TIME: We suggest that you’re at the start finish no later than 8.45 a.m. in order to avoid a potential rush. Race morning, coaches will meet throughout the park to fix any last second details, run through warm-ups, take pictures, and then give instructions for runners to find their starting corrals and runner parade.

At 9:30:00 the race will begin.

PARKING:  Parking is ON-YOUR-OWN. Please plan accordingly and expect potential delays closer to race start times.

Also, parking tends to be one of our biggest issues. Parking is “On Your Own.” If you’re early this shouldn’t be an issue. If you’re running a bit late, you may have a challenge finding parking close to the start/finish and may need to walk a short distance.

RACE: The race will begin exactly at 9.30 a.m. SoleKIDs runners will have a maximum of 1 hour, 15 minutes to complete the course. (See more detailed info below.)

THE COURSE: The parade and start will occur INSIDE of Julia Davis Park. Runners will exit the park and turn LEFT onto Boise River Greenbelt system. Runners will run EAST on the north side of the river until they reach the BROADWAY at approximately 0.9 miles. Runners will cross BROAWAY using sidewalks only and head to the south side of the river. Runners will exit BROADWAY and return to the BOISE RIVER GREENBELT and head WEST. Runners will run encounter an AID STATION at Mile 2.2. Runners will continue until Mile 2.4 where they will take a RIGHT to cross the PIONEER BRIDGE. Runners will turn RIGHT and cross the river using PIONEEER BRIDGE, turn RIGHT and head EAST back toward Julia Davis Park. Runners will turn LEFT at Julia Davis Park for a return to the finish line. CAUTION: Please note we will be crossing Julia Davis Drive which will be open to traffic. Please follow our course marshalls directions when approaching this section.

VOLUNTEERS: We have some AMAZING folks that are taking care of everything. Please take a moment to THANK these amazing people as EVERYONE out there helping with this race is a VOLUNTEER!!!

MEDICAL ATTENTION: SoleKIDs will have a first aid kit for anyone needing medical attention throughout the course. For any significant injuries, please do not hesitate to dial 911. Paramedics and EMT’s will be located near the start / finish.

ARRIVAL: 8.45 a.m. Suggested time for all runners. You’ll find the START/FINISH just south of the Rose Garden.
WARMUPS: 9.00 a.m. On your own, or with your school team.
HEAD TO START LINE : 9.15 a.m. (Runners will be grouped according to grade level. HOWEVER, the group that will lead is the “Coaches Choice” group.)
RACE START: 9.30 a.m. (This race will utilize a “chip start” timing. So no penatilies for being near the back of the pack.)
AWARDS: 10.30 a.m.

FINISH TIMES: Runners will be awarded based on their chip time.

FINISHER’S MEDALS: All SoleKIDs who finish the race will receive a Finisher’s Medal. (Sponsors or additional community runners will not receive a Finisher’s Medal)

OVERALL TROPHIES (3 Male, 3 Female):  At 10.30 a.m., the Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Females runners will be awarded a trophy. We will be using a CHIP timing system to determine top overall winners. Please note, Overall winners are not eligible for the additional grade level trophy.

GRADE LEVEL TROPHIES: The top male and top female in Pre-K(Top 3), Kindergarten (Top 3), 1st Grade (Top 3), 2nd Grade (Top 3), 3rd Grade (Top 3), 4th Grade (Top 3), 5th Grade (Top 3) and 6th Grade (Top 3) will be awarded a trophy. Please note, the Overall winners (6 runners) will only win an Overall trophy.

Run with the Racers: So you want to run with your SoleKIDs runner? Awesome!!! All parents are welcome to run alongside OR provide a “buddy” or “chaperone” runner for your SoleKIDs runner throughout his/her race. SoleKIDs makes every attempt to provide a safe race course, you are welcome and encouraged to ensure they make it safely around the course. While we appreciate all of the extra runners coming out to support your SoleKIDs racer, please understand that this will not be your or their “time to shine.” We ask that all sponsors stay with or behind his/her assigned SoleKIDs runner. We will have volunteers on bicycles, runners, and at each intersection and throughout the course but please help them keep an eye out for anything that might pose a safety risk (vehicles backing out of driveways, etc.). If you can’t keep up with your SoleKIDs runner, let them go!! They’ll love beating you to the finish!!!

HAVE FUN: We know the hardest part of running is showing up to the start line. The race is actually more of a victory lap of all the hard work each of the runners have put in. Please help everyone have a wonderful experience by bringing your positive energy and cheering voices with you. If there’s anything we can do, please let us know.

WEATHER: We know how unpredictable this Idaho weather can be…. please be prepared to run in whatever is thrown our way. The race will not be canceled unless weather conditions present a safety/health risk. We WILL run in the rain!!

SUGGESTED​ ​CLOTHING:​ ​All runners should wear their SoleKIDs race shirt!!

QUESTIONS??? On race day, please look for SoleKIDs volunteers. Before race day, send an email to jamie@solekids.org. We’ll get those answered and posted to the webpage.

• Will there be extra shirts to purchase at the race? Maybe!! We’ll see if we have any!!
• Can you provide a sponsor runner? No!!! There are tons of folks throughout the course and if your SoleKIDs runner decides to run on their own, that’s great!!!
• Will someone take pictures? We hope so!!! If you’re a photographer and willing to take photos, we’d love to have you!!! Email jonathan@solekids.org
• Are there any more fees? Sponsor Fees? – NO!!!
• How do you mark the course? – We use  flags… PLEASE follow the flags.

FYI – You deserve a finisher’s medal just for making it down to the bottom of this page and reading all this info!!! Great Job and Thank You!!!