Pocatello Marathon
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 5, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Pocatello Marathon, nicknamed "Running the Gap," is one of Idaho's most popular fall marathons, held in Bannock County on September 4, 2027. Alongside the marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km), the program includes a half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km), a 10K, a 5K, a 1-mile race and a 0.2-mile race.
The course is certified by USA Track & Field and features a significant elevation drop that makes for faster times. Performances on this course can qualify runners for major marathons such as Boston and New York. Start times are 6:15 a.m. for the marathon, 8:00 a.m. for the half marathon, 8:45 a.m. for the 10K, 9:00 a.m. for the 5K and 10:30 a.m. for the 1-mile and 0.2-mile races.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Bannock County.
Scout Mountain Ultras
Jun 4, 2027 · Pocatello, ID · 6 mi away
24 mi · 31.1 mi · 50 mi · 100 mi
Inkom Last Man Standing 1.1
Aug 13, 2027 · Inkom, ID · 7 mi away
Blackfoot Tater Trot
Oct 9, 2027 · Blackfoot, ID · 22 mi away
6.2 mi · 3.1 mi · 0.5 mi
Farm Life 5k Trail Run
Jul 31, 2027 · Idaho Falls, ID · 42 mi away
3.1 mi
Dash for Down Syndrome
Aug 21, 2027 · Idaho Falls, ID · 45 mi away
6.2 mi · 3.2 mi · 1 mi
Idaho Falls Marathon & Half
Jul 24, 2027 · Idaho Falls, ID · 45 mi away
26.2 mi · 13.1 mi · 3.1 mi