Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Ages: Everyone!
Results: Are posted below.
Run or walk a 5k, 5 miles or a Kilted mile! Join the fun and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the healthy way; the Y way. All runs start at Julia Davis Park band shell. Sign up your family and friends today and bring your green, we will be looking for the top 5 best dressed Leprechauns or Green Runners so be creative. Stay for the awards and enjoy the post-race munchies provided by the Treasure Valley Dietitians.
All proceeds from this fun run supports the YMCA Team Idaho Track and Cross Country Club. This club, started 35 years ago, helps kids at all levels improve and enjoy track & field and cross country in addition to learning goal setting, sportsmanship and proper methods of reaching a high level of fitness.
Thank you to Idahosportspics.com for taking photos at the YMCA event. Check out their website after the race to view race photos.
Thank you to our sponsors:
For more information, please contact:
Race Director
208 344 5502 ext 211
Racedirector@ymcatvidaho.org
Cancellations made 8 or more days prior to the race will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 or less days prior to the race will receive a 50% refund minus a $5.00 processing fee. There are no race day refunds and no refunds after the race.
If you have any questions, please contact the Race Director at racedirector@ymcatvidaho.org.
Kid's One Mile Run: $15
5 Mile or 5K Run: $25
No t-shirt option: $18
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 12, 2012
You may register March 13th - 17th for an additional $5 late fee.
Late entries will be accepted until 9am on March 17, 2012. T-shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants.
Want to see who else is registered? Click here! (updated 3.12.12)
Packet Pick-up:
Race packets will be available for pickup on Friday, March 16th between 3pm– 7pm at Bandanna Running and Walking (504 W Main Street). Race day packet pickup at Julia Davis Park from 8:00am to 9:30am at the band shell.
Register Online »
Download a 2012 Basic 5 Registration Form »
Mail forms to the race office at:
Treasure Valley Family YMCA
1050 W State Street
Boise, ID 83702
Register at any Treasure Valley Y »
To ensure a smooth run event and a good time for everyone, we ask that you read and adhere to the following race instructions.
Download a printable version of the rules and policies here »
- Be sure to check all the information on your race tag to make certain all information is correct. Contact a race official to make appropriate changes prior to the start of the race.
- Walkers, please walk the entire distance. If you plan on walking and running, please signup as a runner. Race Walkers will be given awards.
- Pin your race number on the front of your body on the outside layer of clothing. Make sure the number and tag is clearly visible at all times. Do not pin the race tag.
- Timing Chips will be handed out at packet pick up so please do not forget your chip at home! Lost chips will cost you $120.00. Please return to the Downtown YMCA, if not at the event, at 1050 State St. Boise, Idaho 83702
- Timing chips will be used for the 5 mile run, 5k walk run/walk and the kids one mile run. Velcro your timing chip around your ankle. Make sure the timing chip is not covered by clothing.
- Please position yourself at the starting line according to your running or walking ability. All participants with strollers, or dogs on a leash should start in the back!
- Please stay to the right at all times unless you are passing. Please allow room for faster participants to pass by not running or walking more than two abreast.
- Please proceed quickly through the finish chute and have your timing chip and tag ready for the race official to take.
- The Treasure Valley Dietitians, Sysco Food Services of Idaho, Idaho Nutrition Consultants, and the Idaho Dairy Council are providing a delicious, good for you, post race brown bag featuring all five food groups. Your brown bag will include a Blue Sky Bagel bagel, cream cheese, string cheese, fruit, veggies and of course a napkin. Bottled Water is provided by Pepsi!
We Want You!
Not racing but love to be part of the action? The YMCA would not be able to host this event without the help of great volunteers like you! Help is needed both on and off the course. If you would like to volunteer to help out with this fun event, please call Jack Ward at 344-5502 x270 or email at Jack.Ward@ymcatvidaho.org
