This event is cancelled

Idaho Falls Marathon

3 (2 Reviews)
Idaho Falls, ID, USA
25 Jul, 2020 (Sat)
Event size: 100 - 999 participants

Running

1 mi, 5 km, 21.097 km, 42.195 km

About the event

Come join us for the Marathon in the beauty of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Experience rolling fields, country scenes, serenity at its best. The views in all directions offer an extraordinary running experience. The course is geared specifically for the ease for beginners and those looking for a relaxed and fun running atmosphere!. All Full Marathon and Half Marathon participants who finish, will receive a medal.

Races offered by this event

Marathon

Cancelled
25 Jul, 2020 (Sat)
Running
42.195 km
Race size: 0 - 99 participants
Solo
On site
Road

Half Marathon

Cancelled
25 Jul, 2020 (Sat)
Running
21.097 km
138 ft of elevation gain
Race size: 100 - 249 participants
Solo
On site
Road
Flat

5K

Cancelled
25 Jul, 2020 (Sat)
Running
5 km
Race size: 0 - 99 participants
Solo
On site
Road

Fun Run

Cancelled
25 Jul, 2020 (Sat)
Running
1 mi
Solo
On site
Road

Reviews

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Karl Nevarez
Jul 2021
5 km

From the start of the race there was high winds and rains that kept going the entire time. Even though the weather was bad, it was a great course. Rolling hills to start then the last half was flat which was nice. Thank you to all the volunteers at the aid station standing in the cold rain. Some course signs got blown away or destroyed from the wind and rain but were fixed when I got to them. I could see this being a great marathon when the weather is not thunder storming. -Happy Running

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Charles Kobold
Jul 2021
42.195 km

I have waited a day to write this review to make sure I am writing with a clear head. I would not recommend this race under any circumstances. The course is fine and the area is lovely (The Rocky Mountains in the summer are amazing) but the organizers could care less. 1. At packet pickup they don't give you a drop bag with assorted stuff inside. This is the first marathon that I have not received a drop bag. 2. The busses were late, dropped us off late, we started late and we had to run to the start line to keep from missing the start time. There was also no clock at the start line so I have no idea what time we started. 3. The first 14 miles or so were highway running and there were absolutely no signs or warnings for the commuters to watch out for runners. 4. The course was very poorly marked, with absolutely no mile markers of any type for the whole race and when it got into the urban areas it was very hard to stay on course. Major intersections had no one pointing you in the right direction (with the exception of one). So if you were running by yourself (as I was) watch out! I actually went off course for a short time but discovered my mistake and was able to get back on course. 5. There were no water stations the first three miles (not the end of the world) and then one every 2nd mile (acceptable given the weather conditions). However the last station was at mile 23, leaving the last 3.2 miles (always the hardest) with no pit stop. It sure would have been nice to have one last pit stop at 25. 6. At the finish line there was no clock and since we started late I have no idea what time I finished at. Totally inexcusable. 7. There was no water, no Gatorade or any type of fluid available at the finish line either. I also don't think they had any paramedics available if needed. All they had at the end were some old bananas that were cut in half (a subtle hint to take only half) and thus were already spoiling and a couple coolers full of cheap, freeze pop style popsicles (cold sugar water with food coloring added) that are good for very young children in the summer. Now one or two of these issues do not make or break a marathon. But all of these put together into a single marathon are indicative of organizers that have very little interest in making sure you have a fun and memorable time. It was quite obvious the organizers of this event were concentrated on making as big a profit as possible. I do not have a problem with a marathon making money and people being paid for their time and efforts. But when you put basically no effort into making a marathon fun or providing standard services then yes I have a problem. To finalize I would highly recommend that you avoid this marathon. If you are a 50 Stater, pick Boise as your Idaho run (a great run). If you want to do some marathons in the Rockies during the summer (highly recommended) then pick one of the other ones (or multiples) close by. Missoula, MT offers a great one. Casper, WY and Billings, MT also offer great marathons. I could go on and on.

I did the entire marathon.

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Results 2017: Idaho Falls Marathon

01 Aug, 2017 (Tue)

Credit : MAD Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Marathon Brian Fitzgerald outpaced more then 76 runners to win in 02:53:42, followed by Steve Ronberg who finished with a time of 03:16:24. Finishing third was Benjamin Mitchell (03:18:11). In the ladies race, Erin Staker finished first in 03:16:23 . She finished 7 minutes 7 seconds ahead of Melissa Morin. While Michelle Spencer came in third at 03:28:12 Top 5 Men Top 5 Women Complete results Half Marathon Conrad Ball outpaced more then 229 runners to win in 01:24:54. Austin Rogers secured second in this year’s race with a time of 01:26:09. Finishing third was Devin Bean (01:28:24). For the women, Penny Parrish finished first in 01:26:59 , ahead of Saige Ballock-Dixon (01:27:10). Paytin Drollinger got the third place in 01:33:49. Top 5 Men Top 5 Women Complete results 5K Christopher Zuck outpaced more then 87 runners to win in 00:19:54. Loren Parker earned runner-up honors with a time of 00:21:21. Henry Higham (00:25:02) made notched third place. In the women’s race, Keysha Stutz took top honors by finishing the race in 00:20:00 , ahead of Erica Richardson (00:21:05). While Shaina Sheppard came in third at 00:21:50 Top 5 Men Top 5 Women Complete results The next edition of the Idaho Falls Marathon will be on July 28, 2018. §staticmap(9457,5,800,200)
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