New Boise Marathon to Affect Roads on Sunday

You may not be a running enthusiast like me, but there are 1,200 reasons why you need to be aware of the Onward Shay! Boise Marathon this Sunday.

The new Onward Shay Marathon honors the memory of Boise resident Shay Hirsh who lost her battle with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, in 2014.

Shay was a mom, grandma and wife who was also an avid marathoner. The mental toughness she learned through marathon training helped her cope with her diagnosis. Throughout her battle with cancer she would write e-mails to her friends about her struggles, not for pity but to inspire them to live a full life of courage. She signed each e-mail “Onward! Love, Shay” and that’s how the October 30th race got it’s name.

Race weekend includes a marathon, half marathon and relay race with running legends like Bishop Kelley's Nick Symmonds, Amby Burfoot, Joan Samuelson and more. Most of the race is held on the beautiful Boise Greenbelt, but the courses will spill out onto roads in Boise. For the safety of all participants and motorists, please be aware of runners in these areas on Sunday from 12-6 p.m.