Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Boise, ID, USA · May 15, 2027·
partly-cloudy-day68°·70° high·Breezy·Dry
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68°at start
77° high
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Starting at 68°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Temperatures rising to 77°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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The Famous Idaho Potato 5K, called the Spud Run on the registration site, is the shortest race of the weekend and starts and finishes at The Morrison Center on the Boise State University campus. It follows the flat Boise Greenbelt and runs on the Saturday of race weekend, after the longer races have started.

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Race weekend

Saturday, May 15
7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)9:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)10:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)
11:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

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When is the 2027 Famous Idaho Potato 5K?

The 2027 Famous Idaho Potato 5K will be held on Saturday May 15, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Famous Idaho Potato 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 77°F and a low of 51°F with a 4% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 27 years of data
Avg Temp
65°F
L:64° H:67°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
4%
1 of 27 yrs
Wind8mph
Dew37°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2026 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2026
clear-day
55°/58°-
8

2025 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2025
rain
51°/51°Light
9

2024 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
clear-day
61°/64°-
8

2023 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2023
clear-day
73°/75°-
5

2022 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2022
partly-cloudy-day
59°/60°-
7

2021 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2021
clear-day
73°/81°-
6

2020 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2020
clear-day
87°/92°-
2

2019 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clearing in the afternoon.

2019
partly-cloudy-day
54°/57°-
9

2018 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2018
clear-day
66°/70°-
5

2017 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2017
clear-day
66°/71°-
7

2016 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2016
partly-cloudy-day
55°/55°-
10

2015 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2015
clear-day
74°/77°-
5

2014 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2014
clear-day
66°/70°-
6

2013 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2013
partly-cloudy-day
59°/61°-
7

2012 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2012
clear-day
61°/64°-
8

2011 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clearing in the afternoon with late afternoon rain.

2011
clear-day
67°/75°-
5

2010 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2010
clear-day
68°/73°-
6

2009 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2009
clear-day
65°/68°-
8

2009 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2009
clear-day
48°/51°-
8

2008 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2008
clear-day
79°/81°-
5

2007 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2007
clear-day
69°/73°-
6

2006 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2006
partly-cloudy-day
69°/70°-
6

2005 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2005
clear-day
67°/69°-
7

2004 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2004
partly-cloudy-day
51°/54°-
9

2003 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2003
partly-cloudy-day
70°/72°-
5

2002 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2002
clear-day
53°/56°-
10

2001 Famous Idaho Potato 5K

Clearing in the afternoon.

2001
clear-day
58°/59°-
7

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