THE COURSE: The race will begin, run throughout and end at the State of Idaho – Chinden campus. 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, mid-point and finish of their race.
DATE: Saturday, May 11th, 2024
TIME: 8:00 a.m. – Please map directions prior to the race to ensure you don’t end up affected by the road closures.
LAST PRACTICE: Runners will receive ONE bib and FOUR safety pins. Please note that the bib will be for the SoleKIDs participant (it’ll have a chip).. When placing the bib on the shirt, please place the bib below the SoleKIDs logo on the runner’s race shirt. (It makes our pictures better.)
ARRIVAL LOCATION: State of Idaho, Chinden Campus. Address: 11331 W Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714 – Please use the entrance off Cloverdale. This is the most direct route to parking at the Start/Finish and avoid crossing any of the runner’s paths.
ARRIVAL TIME: We suggest that you’re at the start finish no later than 7.20 a.m. in order to avoid a potential rush. This season your runner will receive a bib the last week of practice. Race morning, coaches will be there to fix any last second details, run through warm-ups, take pictures, and then give instructions for runners to find their starting corrals. At 8:00:00 the race will begin.
PARKING: As always, 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 8.00 a.m. SoleKIDs runners will have a maximum of 1.25 hours to complete the course. (See more detailed info below.)
VOLUNTEERS: Please know everyone out there is a volunteer. If you see a person in a green vest or SoleKIDs shirt, please feel free to thank them for his/her helping make this possible. There will be volunteers in front of the racers, behind the racers and throughout the racers. We THANK each and every one of you.
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.
ARRIVAL: 7.20 a.m. Suggested time for all runners
WARMUPS : On your own, or with your school team.
HEAD TO START LINE : 7.45 a.m. (Runners will be grouped according to grade level. HOWEVER, the group that will lead is the “Coaches Choice” group.)
START TIMES: 8.00 a.m.
AWARDS: 9.15 a.m. – (If you leave, your runner’s award will be delivered to your school.)
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 9.15 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!!! We ask all parents are welcome to 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 his/her SoleKIDs race shirt!!
QUESTIONS??? On race day, please look for SoleKIDs volunteers. Before race day, send an email to jonathan@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!!! Check the volunteer link.
- Can we volunteer? Maybe – This race needs very few volunteer. If you’re interested in seeing how “behind the scenes works” email jonathan@solekids.org as we need more of us to keep these events open to our community.
- 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!!!