18 walking events in Boise, Idaho

The Boise Galloway Run Walk Run Training Program is open to anyone who is interested in completing a distance event or simply running/walking with an amazing group of people! All sizes, shapes, ages and abilities are welcome ... from beginners to Boston qualifiers, from walkers only to runners/walkers. Pace groups are set up to ensure a comfortable and safe training pace for every ability.

Season Kickoff and Info Session: Saturday, January 31, 2026 @ Boise Collister Library! (4724 W State St, Boise, ID). Join us @ 12:30 pm in the Sycamore Room to hear about the program, ask questions, and meet our amazing Pace Group Leaders!

Training locations: Various parks along Boise River Greenbelt.

Choose the training option that works best for you:

• Walk-for-Fitness (this group will walk for a specific time duration, not a specific distance) - Feb 7 - June 20

• 10k Training: Feb 7 - June 20

• Half Marathon Training: Feb 7 - June 20

• Year-round Training: Feb 7 - Nov 14 (with a 4-week break June 20 - July 11)

Train with us for a variety of races planned for May and June 2026.

You can find more information at BoiseGalloway.com. If you have any questions, contact our Director Randi Braunwalder at [email protected].

Every journey starts with a first step — and walking absolutely counts.

The Starting Line is the opening event of the Zero Dark Thirty Run Series, a progressive experience designed to take participants from their first mile to a full marathon over the course of the season.

This event is intentionally beginner-friendly. You can run, jog, walk, or mix all three. Whether this is your very first race or your first step back in awhile, this event is about showing up — not speed or finish times.

All proceeds benefit the Zero Dark Thirty Foundation, a veteran-led nonprofit focused on rebuilding purpose, resilience, and community through movement and connection.

DISTANCES

1 Mile (Series Distance )

Perfect for walkers, beginners, families, and first-time participants. Walking is fully encouraged and welcomed.

Optional Distances

5K (3.1 miles)

10K (6.2 miles)

All distances are walk-friendly, fully timed, and open to participants of all ability levels.

WHO THIS EVENT IS FOR

Walkers and first-time participants

People returning to movement after time away

Veterans and first responders

Families and friends

Experienced runners who want a meaningful season-long challenge

If you can walk a mile, you can do this event.

THE ZERO DARK THIRTY ETHOS

“Zero Dark Thirty” represents discipline, early mornings, and choosing to show up — even when it feels uncomfortable.

This series is about progress over pace. No pressure. No cutoff times. Just forward movement.

WHAT YOU GET

Finalized Results with Awards and Prizes at the Gala

Finisher Military Challenge Coin (yes, walkers earn the same Military Challenge Coin)

Event shirt

Access to the Zero Dark Thirty Run Series community

The chance to support veterans through the Zero Dark Thirty Foundation

Trade your pot of gold for a pair of sneakers and join us for the most spirited St. Patrick's Day celebration in town! Spring into action with our YMCA St. Patrick's Day River Dash, where green isn't just a color; it's a way of life. Get ready to run, laugh, and showcase your shamrock swagger – it's all happening, and you're invited to the luckiest run in town!

Course Options: Start and finish at Julia Davis Park near the band shell.

9:45 am Leprechaun Mile

10:00 am 5K & 5Mile River Dash

Packet Pick Up: Friday, March 13th from 3-6pm at Bandanna Running & Walking (504 W Main St. Boise)

Saturday, November 14, 2026(Subject to Change)

All runners will receive a race shirt and race medal.

Please note courses utilize the Boise Greenbelt system. Should we run the Greenbelt, the river can be unpredictable. Systems and entities that govern the local Greenbelt are constantly dealing with these challenges. Typical issues are created due to sidewalk construction, sinkholes, flooding, etc. During the run, you may encounter wildlife that may cause a delay in your progress and/or change in your planned route. Or you may cause your own delay to stop and listen to the amazing sounds this course creates.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Course Maps will be updated once details have been finalized.

GREAT SWAG and T-SHIRT DEADLINE

Comfiest long sleeve t-shirt, swag thanks to our amazing sponsors, and finisher food/drink, all COT runners get a finisher's award. Please note that registrants registering after October 1, 2026 are not guaranteed a shirt.

Please note courses utilize the Boise Greenbelt system. Should we run the Greenbelt, the river can be unpredictable. Systems and entities that govern the local Greenbelt are constantly dealing with these challenges. Typical issues are created due to sidewalk construction, sinkholes, flooding, etc. During the run, you may encounter wildlife that may cause a delay in your progress and/or change in your planned route. Or you may cause your own delay to stop and listen to the amazing sounds this course creates.

What’s the Serenata Shuffle?

The Serenata Shuffle is a fun, music-filled race along Boise’s Greenbelt. Choose between a timed 5K or a 1-Mile Fun Run, perfect for runners, walkers, and families.

Starting and finishing at Veterans Memorial Park, the course features live performances from Serenata Orchestra musicians along the way.

All registered participants receive a free event t-shirt and commemorative medallion. And don’t forget to keep your eyes on the prize—chase the Maestro along the course for a chance to win exclusive raffle prizes!

Early Bird pricing runs through January 11, with a final price increase on March 28.

This event is partner-sponsored by Fleet Feet Treasure Valley, supporting a great community-focused race experience.

Grab a few friends and save—groups of 3 or more get $3 off per person.

Packet pick-up will be on April 9th at Fleet Feet Nampa and April 10th at Fleet Feet Meridian.

Who is Serenata Orchestra?

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit community orchestra with a mission to enrich the lives of our members and audiences while inspiring a lifelong passion for music. We proudly offer four engaging, lively, and family-friendly concerts each year—completely free of charge—to the citizens of the Treasure Valley.

While our concerts are free to attend, producing them comes with significant costs. Expenses such as rehearsal space, concert venues, music acquisition, and other essentials add up throughout the year. To support these efforts, in 2025, we introduced our annual fundraiser, the Serenata Shuffle, which is a 5-kilometer and 1-mile run/walk event.

Join us for the Serenata Shuffle or donate to help us continue bringing free, inspiring concerts to our community. Thank you for your support!

To learn more about us, please visit our website.

Plogging is a combination of running or walking and picking up trash you see on your route. It is an up-and-coming fitness trend that brings variety to your workouts while helping to keep the environment clean and healthy. Boise Plogs is a fitness initiative for both the individual and the planet! Anyone can register for this event, no matter your ability, and plogging materials will be provided.

• Choose a suggested neighborhood from the list below or choose your own location in the Treasure Valley (foothills, Meridian, greenbelt, school grounds, etc..) to plog during the week of April 19-25th.

• There is no time requirement but plogging for at least 30 minutes is suggested.

• Pick up your plogging supplies and Boise Nice thank you swag on April 15th and 16th at Zamzow's State Street Location (6208 W State Street, Boise) between 3:00 and 6:00 PM.

There will be prizes for 1) the most creative team names and 2) the most unique/interesting piece of litter/trash! 3) the most litter picked up 4) Boise Plogs 2026 MVP

Happy Plogging!!

Momentum becomes commitment.

The First Push is the second event in the Zero Dark Thirty Run Series — a progressive program designed to take participants from their first mile all the way to a full marathon.

At 6.2 miles, the 10K represents a shift. It’s where consistency turns into endurance. It’s where doubt gets replaced with discipline. It’s where participants begin to realize they are capable of more than they thought.

This event is run or walk friendly and designed to be supportive and encouraging for all ability levels.

All proceeds benefit the Zero Dark Thirty Foundation, a veteran-led nonprofit supporting veterans through movement, mentorship, and community.

DISTANCES

1 Mile

5K (3.1 miles)

10K (6.2 miles) (Series Distance)

All distances are walk-friendly, fully timed, and open to participants of all ability levels.

WHO THIS EVENT IS FOR

Walkers and first-time participants

People returning to movement after time away

Veterans and first responders

Families and friends

Experienced runners who want a meaningful season-long challenge

If you can walk a mile, you can do this event.

THE ZERO DARK THIRTY ETHOS

“Zero Dark Thirty” represents discipline, early mornings, and choosing to show up — even when it feels uncomfortable.

This series is about progress over pace. No pressure. No cutoff times. Just forward movement.

WHAT YOU GET

Finalized Results with Awards and Prizes at the Gala

Finisher Military Challenge Coin* (yes, walkers earn the same Military Challenge Coin)

Access to the Zero Dark Thirty Run Series community

The chance to support veterans through the Zero Dark Thirty Foundation

Giveaway Items are subject to change

Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho for the Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. 2026 - a movement that brings our community together to educate, spread awareness and make a difference for the people we love who live with epilepsy. These nationwide events are dedicated to the memory of Sharon Rosenfeld, a nurse and teacher who cared deeply about epilepsy and advocated helmet safety. Click here to learn more about Sharon and helmet safety.

Funds raised from Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. provide education and awareness, training programs on seizure recognition and first aid, as well as access to specialty and supportive care for the nearly 17,000 people affected by epilepsy here in Idaho. Register as an individual, join a team or create your own team! After registration, you'll be able to create your own personal fundraising page and/or team page. Get your friends, family members and co-workers to support your individual or team fundraising - share your personal story.

EVENT DETAILS

Registration includes:

• T-shirt (ONLY guaranteed if registered by April 18th)

• Commemorative Medal

• Post- Race Lunch

• Activities for all ages

*T-Shirt can be picked up on May 14th and 15th from 10am-2pm at the EFI Office (100 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, Idaho 83712), or the morning of the race starting at 10am.

Activities:

Route Scavenger Hunt

Craft Area

Lawn Games

Photo Booth

After Race:

Lunch Party! Make sure to stay at the Riverside Hotel after you finish your ride, run or walk for lunch.

Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk is more than an event, it's a CELEBRATION! We encourage you to take photos of your time at our event and share them on social media. There will be a photo booth onsite with accessories to level up your picture game. When sharing your pictures online, please tag us (@epilepsyidaho) or use the hashtags: #EpilepsyIdaho & #SRRW2026Idaho.

Please join us on Saturday morning, May 23, for the 2026 Kick for Kenya 5K!

Run or walk for a cause - proceeds will be used to fund planning and execution of community development training and projects in rural southeastern Kenya in partnership with Kenya Kids (US-based nonprofit), the Touch Africa Child Education Project (TACEP, a Kenyan NGO), and other local Kenyan community partners. Funds raised will be invested where needed most, in particular to provide educational opportunities, improve public health, and address food and water insecurity. Our Kenyan partners' long-term vision includes construction and development of a community center with dedicated space for field staff offices, tutoring and counseling services, animal husbandry and agricultural demonstration plots, and hosting speakers/conferences for educational instruction and vocational training, as well as on-site housing for children or families in need and short-term international visitors.

Race Notes:

• Registration, Entry Fees, and Donations

• Early bird pricing is $35 per entrant registered by April 15.

o Note that all but the first $10 of the entry fee (which goes to cover race costs) is considered tax deductible.

• Entry fee goes up to $40 on April 16 (the cost to provide a K-8 child in Kenya with education for a month) and $45 (cost to provide day high school for a child in Kenya) the week of the race (Monday, May 18, through raceday morning).

• Additional donations (any amount) also welcome.

• Although race day registration will be available, pre-registration is highly encouraged so we can start on time and ensure we have sufficient bib numbers, timing chips, and post-race food for everyone!

• Packet Pickup and Parking

• Pre-race packet pickup will be available at two times and locations:

o Eastwind Community Church lobby (4750 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716) before and after the 9 AM, 10:30 AM, and Noon services (~8:30 AM - 1:30 PM) on Sunday, May 17

o Fleet Feet Treasure Valley's Meridian location in The Village (3573 E. Longwing Lane, #105, Meridian, ID 83646), Noon-6 PM on Friday, May 15

• Day of race packet pickup will run 8-9 AM in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot on Saturday, May 23.

• Day of race parking will be available across the street at Eagle Christian Church (4601 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716).

o Note that because the start/finish line is located in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot, the lot will be closed from 8 AM to noon, so please plan accordingly.

• Carpooling or biking to the race is highly encouraged.

• Race

• Start/finish in the Eastwind Community Church Parking lot.

• Starting gun will go off promptly at 9:30 AM!

• Course runs out and back along the Surprise Valley bike path to the turnaround near Highway 21.

• Amenities

• Accurate out-and-back course on flat, scenic bike path

• Course marshals at all intersections for traffic control

• Mile splits

• Aid station near turnaround

• Post-race food and party

• Great prizes for top finishers and more!

• Course Records

• Open

o Men: Erik Teig, 15:43 (2022)

o Women: Amanda Dunne, 19:58 (2022)

• Kids (12 and under)

o Boys: Nate Drescher, 22:45 (2024)

o Girls: Nadia Kouskov, 21:41 (2023)

• Youth (13-19)

o Boys: Luke Drescher and Royal Colley, 17:58 (2023)

o Girls: Nora Robinson, 22:15 (2023)

• Masters (40+)

o Men: Ben Gall, 16:57 (2025)

o Women: Amanda Dunne, 20:55 (2024)

• Seniors (50+)

o Men: John Foster, 17:05 (2025)

o Women: Holli Gappa, 28:22 (2022)

• Grand Masters (60+)

o Men: David Williams, 23:12 (2023)

o Women: Lois Allen, 28:32 (2023)

• Veterans (70+)

o Men: Larry RIch, 28:03 (2025)

o Women: Gail Langseth, 29:40 (2024)