Thousands expected at FitOne on Saturday. Best to avoid some Boise streets
The city of Boise expects to see thousands of people lace up their sneakers and take the streets Saturday morning for the annual St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital FitOne 5K, 10K and half-marathon.
As usual, several streets downtown will be closed or limited to one lane, so motorists are cautioned to take note.
This year, St. Luke’s said there will be nearly 12,000 participants between all three races. Participants will run or walk throughout several Boise neighborhoods and along the Greenbelt.
From the early morning until about noon, street closures will affect downtown travel, and there will be limited parking. As the final participants pass through the various sections of the race course, crews will take away traffic control barriers and signage, according to a press release.
The annual race is a major fundraiser, with proceeds going toward St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and other children’s health programs in Idaho.
“FitOne isn’t just about crossing the finish line; it’s about making a difference,” St. Luke’s stated in the release. “The event also encourages everyone to embrace a more active lifestyle, connect with their community, and have fun doing it.”
Street closures and limited parking
Warm Springs Avenue: There will be no on-street parking from Avenue B to the Idaho Botanical Garden from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m. The street will be reduced to one lane, going westbound only, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Boise Greenbelt: The Greenbelt will remain open, but St. Luke’s recommends that people use an alternative route for safety. Both the 10K and half-marathon participants will be on parts of the Greenbelt from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Downtown:
- West Front Street to State Street and S. 6th Street to S. 9th Street will be closed from 5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Capitol Boulevard from Front Street to River Street will be closed from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Capitol Boulevard from Idaho Street to Crescent Rim Drive, and Crescent Rim itself, will be closed from 7 a.m. until the final participant passes by at about 11 a.m.
- S. 9th Street from River Street to University Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Information for FitOne runners and walkers
All three races will begin near the Idaho State Capitol at the intersection of Capitol Boulevard and Bannock Street and will finish at Ann Morrison Park. As the race comes to a close, the Finish Festival will kick off at Ann Morrison Park.
The half-marathon is the first event to hit the streets starting at 7:15 a.m. The 10K will start shortly after that at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K will start at 9:30 a.m.
Participants of the race can park at the Boise Towne Square Mall and take a free shuttle to the startline. The pick-up point is in the northwest parking lot near Dillard’s at the outer parking perimeter, according to the release. Shuttles will run starting at 5:30 a.m.
Return shuttles depart from Ann Morrison Park will start at 9 a.m. and will have two stops, one on Front Street in front of Idaho Central Arena and one at Boise Towne Square. Return shuttles will run until 12:30 p.m., or until the final finishers have completed the race.
Participants can pick up their race packet Sept. 17-19 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ann Morrison Park Fountain located at 1000 S. Americana Blvd.
To see racecourse maps and find more information on the race, check out the FitOne website.
