2026 RACE PACKET INFORMATION: Click to download and print 2026 race day details, directions, maps, transportation schedule, etc. (Link coming soon)
If you are unable to make the packet pick up on Friday, September 4, 2025, YOU MUST pick up your race packet and timing bib 30 minutes prior to your respective bus loading time at the respective bus loading location for Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. For the 5K, 1 Mile, or 0.2 Mile events, this location is at your respective start line in Ross Park approximately 30 minutes prior to your respective start time.
PLANNED DATE: Saturday, September 5, 2026
START TIMES*:
6:15 am Marathon Start
6:15 am Marathon Wheelchair/Handcycle Start at the finish line in Lower Ross Park
7:55 am Half Marathon Wheelchair/Handcycle Start
8:00 am Half Marathon Start
8:40 am 10K Wheelchair/Handcycle Start
8:45 am 10K Start
8:55 am 5K Wheelchair/Handcycle Start
9:00 am 5K Start
10:30 am For Kids “2” (0.2 miles) Start – 11 years old and younger
Immediately following finish of 0.2 mile is the 1 mile Start – 18 years old and younger
Pace:
Marathon participants MUST maintain a pace under 14 minutes 53 seconds per mile. Half Marathon participants MUST maintain a pace under 20 minutes 36 seconds per mile. 10K participants MUST maintain a pace under 36 minutes 17 seconds per mile. 5K participants MUST maintain a pace under 67 minutes 44 seconds per mile. Participants will be given verbal notification if they are over the course close time pace, and then they will have the next mile to get back under the course close time pace. Transportation is REQUIRED to any participant who is then unable to maintain the course close time pace for the remainder of the course. Chip timing will be used for marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K events – ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY STARTS!! ALL EVENTS CLOSE AT 12:45 pm.
Course is USA T&F certified (Certification Number: Pending but will be certified for this year’s event – see map for details). Times on this course may be used to qualify for the Boston and New York Marathons.
For Kids “2” (0.2 miles) Details:
- For Kids “2” (0.2 miles) registration open only to those 11 years old and younger.
- Starts at 10:30 am. Start will be to the west side of the Idaho Central Credit Union Finish Line Arch. Look for “Start” flags on the grass area adjacent to the main finish line on S 2nd Avenue.
- For Kids “2” will have wave starts with the following waves which may be combined as needed depending on the number of participants in the various age groups; 11 year olds, 10 and 9 year olds, 8 and 7 year olds, 6 and 5 year olds, 4 and under.
- Each participant receives a short sleeve microfiber Pocatello Marathon Running the Gap shirt and finisher medal.
NOTE: For Kids “2” (0.2 miles) IS NOT a timed event and additional awards (i.e., overall, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) WILL NOT be awarded.
The 1 mile MaraFUN Details:
- 1 mile MaraFUN registration open only to those 18 years old and younger.
- Starts immediately following the For Kids “2” (0.2 miles) event (which starts at 10:30 am). Start will be to the west side of the Idaho Central Credit Union Finish Line Arch. Look for “Start” flags on the grass area adjacent to the main finish line on S 2nd Avenue.
- Each participant receives a short sleeve microfiber Pocatello Marathon Running the Gap shirt and finisher medal.
NOTE: The 1 mile MaraFUN is a timed event and additional awards will be presented. Details of the age groups will be based on the number of participants, which details may not be available until the day of the event.
Marathon, Half, 10K, and 5K Participant Details:
Official 2026 Pocatello Marathon Race Backpack (i.e., backpack or other style) will be given to each Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K participant along with a race bag to each 1 Mile and 0.2 Mile participant during the Race Packet Pickup. Each participant must pick up their official 2026 Pocatello Marathon Race Backpack at the Race Packet Pickup (Location: Mountain View Event Center, 1567 Way to Grace Avenue, Pocatello ID 83201) from Noon to 8 PM Friday, September 4, 2026. Anyone not picking up their race bag at this time will not be guaranteed a bag and/or shirt.
NOTE: LATE and LATE LATE Registrations are not guaranteed a bag and/or shirt in desired size.
Each participant picking up their race packet MUST present their confirmation email and show a valid ID. — Participants may have a friend pick up their race packet and timing bib, BUT that friend MUST have a copy of your confirmation email. Confirmation email with assigned bib number will be emailed the week of August 31, so watch for your confirmation email starting Monday, August 31, 2026.
If you are unable to participate, three options are available; partial refund, pay a rollover fee to 2027 event, or keep your race packet. See the REGISTRATION menu for details on how to process your choice.
Each person who registers will receive a Pocatello Marathon Running the Gap shirt. Marathon participants will receive long sleeved microfiber T-shirt. Half marathon, 10K, and 5K participants will receive a short sleeved microfiber T-shirt. Females will receive a feminine cut micro-fiber shirt unless they indicate a unisex sized shirt during the registration process. Anyone who does not pick up their race packet will be responsible for shipping and handling fee to receive their shirt.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS OR CHANGES – VERIFY Name, Age, and Event by clicking here “Who is Registered” Email any changes to PocatelloRun@gmail.com prior to Midnight on Saturday, August 29 or be at the packet pickup on Friday, September 4, 2026.
All finishers will receive a Pocatello Marathon – Running the Gap finisher medal.
Transportation – Bus Schedule:
PLEASE NOTE: Due to road closures and detours ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST RIDE THE BUSES – NO PERSONAL VEHICLES ALLOWED AT THE START LINES. Transportation will be provided to the starting line. Duffel bags will be provided at the Race Packet Pickup to each person who registers. These duffel bags will be marked with your bib number and name. Use these duffel bags to place extra clothes that you are wearing to the start or want at the finish line. We will have a gear check in location at the start of each event. The checked gear will be transported to the finish line while you are running. A gear pick up location will be available in the finish line area. You MUST present your bib to receive the checked gear – each person checking in a bag needs to check the bag back out – no picking up multiple bags. There is no parking at the starting areas and due to road closures and detours you may not even be able to drive near the starting areas so use the provided transportation.
Buses will leave PROMPTLY at the times indicated – so be on the bus early.
DO NOT park on any streets or at any other businesses.
Participants unable to be at the race packet pickup on Friday MUST pick up their race packet including their timing bib starting approximately 30 minutes prior to loading their bus for transportation to their respective start area. A packet pickup table will be near the loading point of the buses. Each participant MUST have their timing bib prior to loading the bus – no timing bibs will be issued out at the respective starts (other than for the 5K, 1 Mile and 0.2 Mile events).
MARATHON – Pick up location is on Via Caporatti Drive for transportation out to the marathon start line. A map showing the location and available parking will be included in the 2026 Race Information Packet at the top of this page in August. Bus loading will take place near the corner of East Center Street and Via Caporatti Drive near TownePlace Suites and Home2 Suites. Buses will begin loading at 5:15 am. All buses will depart PROMPTLY at 5:25 am for Buckskin Saddle – Marathon start line at Buckskin Road and Hilltop Road. (6:15 am start time for Marathon)
HALF MARATHON AND 10K PARTICIPANTS will load/depart from ONE and ONLY ONE location out to their respective start, and that location is at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex, 2901 S 2nd Avenue.
Half Marathon – Pickup location is Ross Park Aquatic Complex, 2901 South 2nd Avenue. Buses will begin loading at 7:00 am. All buses will depart PROMPTLY at 7:10 am for the Half Marathon start line on North Inkom Road near Oxford Peak Drive. (8:00 am start time for Half Marathon)
10K – Pickup location is Ross Park Aquatic Complex, 2901 South 2nd Avenue. Buses will begin loading at 8:20 am. All buses will depart PROMPTLY at 8:25 am for the 10K start line on North Blackrock Canyon Road, approximately 0.3 miles north of the West Old Highway 91 and North Blackrock Canyon Road intersection. (8:45 am start time for 10K).
5K – 5K start line is located at the north entrance to the Ross Park Aquatic Complex parking lot, 2901 South 2nd Avenue, on the grass area across the street from the skate park. (9:00 am start time for 5K)
Aid Stations:
Aid stations will be located approximately at mile marks 3.3, 5.3, 8, 10.4, 12.7, 14.4, 16.2, 18.6, 19.7, 20.7, 21.7, 22.7, 23.6, 24.6, and 25.3. Each aid station will have water, Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze, vaseline, ibuprofen, and band aids. GU Energy Gels of assorted flavors will be available just prior to the Mile 12.7, Mile 20.7, and Mile 22.7 aid stations. Bananas will also be available at Mile 5.3, 16.2, 19.7, 22.7, and 24.6 aid stations. Assorted wrapped hard candy will be available at Miles 8, 14.4, 18.6, and 21.7. A porta-potty will also be located near each aid station.
Awards:
AWARDS for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K events: 1st place Overall Men and Women Awards, 1st place Masters Men and Women Awards (overall based on gun time unless unforeseen delay causing “open start line” then chip time will be used), and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place Age Group Awards (age group based on chip time) will be presented. Award presentation will begin at approximately 11:00 am. Awards will not be released prior to the awards presentation. Award recipients not able to stay for the awards presentation must make delivery arrangements at the Awards table in the finish area. A $15 shipping and handling fee will be charged for all awards that need to be delivered. The age groups for men and women include: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
STROLLERS, BIKES, and PETS.
Strollers, bikes, and pets are not allowed on course. Strollers will only be allowed in the 0.2 mile kids event.
After You Finish:
Relax, catch your breath, stretch, refuel with PowerAde, water, chocolate milk, Coca Cola products, snack items, pickup your duffle bag if you checked it in at the start line, or even get a massage in the “participant only area.” Please keep this a participant only area. If you want to be with your family and friends that came to watch you, please exit the participant only area – there is lots of space in the park.
ISU Physical Therapy students will be on hand to provide massages (15 minutes each). Massage donations appreciated – suggested donation $15. You can reserve a spot by prepaying on our PocatelloMarathon.com registration website. Reserved donation spots will also be available at the packet pick up expo from Noon to 8:00 pm Friday, August 29, 2025. Walk up spots are available Saturday, August 30, 2025, in the finish line area.
Award presentation will begin following the 1 mile MaraFun event – approximately 11:00 am.
Food trucks will be available as an option to buy food and beverages by spectators and participants.
Post Race Shuttle Service from Ross Park Aquatic Complex back to the East Center and Via Caporatti Drive – This one-way shuttle service will run every 30 minutes, with the first bus departing in front of the Ross Park Aquatic Complex at 9:30 am. The final bus will leave at 1:15 pm.
Lodging: See TRAVEL – Lodging page for 2026 Lodging information
For additional information, email the Pocatello Marathon at PocatelloRun@gmail.com