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BOISE RUN GROUP · 100% FREE · 100% WEIRD

OCT 16 · 6 PM
CAMEL’S BACK PARK, BOISE

A run group that celebrates weirdness over speed. We meet up in costumes and run, walk, bike, unicycle, or mountain-board, however we want.

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Running… Reimagined.

Races worship speed. We’re not a race. Rad Rando Run is a run group for people who’d rather wear a cape than chase a PR. We meet up, put on something ridiculous, and head out to run, walk, or roll together. No clock, no pressure. Just weird people enjoying each other’s company.

Costumes Encouraged

Capes, tutus, inflatable dinos, a cardboard box with googly eyes. The weirder the better.

Any Pace, Any Way

Run, walk, roll, or strut. Nobody’s timing anything and nobody’s keeping score.

Routes We Use

Curious where we go? We’ve shared the routes we run, silly distances and all. Not official courses, just what we do.

Beat the Sunset

Run however long you like, as long as you’re back before dark (especially if you’re moving at Party Pace). Pack a light just to be safe.

Bring Your Own Fuel

Water, snacks, whatever keeps you going. You’re in charge of you.

Upcycled Medals

We’re eco-conscious, so we rescue old race medals and give them a rando second life. Want a keepsake? Every “finisher” (anyone who shows up) can grab one, while they last.

Born Weird.

We’re Sammy & Joel, a couple of lifelong weirdos who looked around and realized Boise’s freaks, fanatics, and fantastical people didn’t have a home. Races were all pace charts and timing chips. So we started a run group where the costume matters more than the clock.

In 2025 a bunch of us met up for the very first Rad Rando Run. It poured rain, and everyone showed up anyway: soggy capes, dripping tutus, alien disco, and all. This is our home for the beautifully strange, and you’re invited.

– Sammy & Joel, Radness Directors

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WE EMBRACE THE WEIRDOS

If you can move forward, you belong here. If you can’t? Show up and party anyway.

Runners & Walkers

Any pace. Any shoes. Stilettos encouraged. Come ready to jog or strut.

Bikers & Boarders

Bikes, scooters, skates, mountain boards. If it rolls, wheel it.

Unicyclists & Jugglers

The ultimate ambassadors of rando balance. Multitasking is key.

Dogs & Their Humans

Four paws welcome, leashed. Per our very serious made-up rules, every pup must be personally pet and inspected by the Radness Directors. Belly rubs may be required.

  • No timing chips
  • 100% community
  • Costumes encouraged
  • Boise state of mind

FRI · OCT 16 · 6 PM

Camel’s Back Park, Boise

That’s where we’ll be. Come say hi, show off your costume, and head out with friends.

  1. Around 6. Meet up at the park, admire each other’s outfits, take some photos.
  2. Then. Everyone heads out at their own pace, for however long they like, and is back before dark.
  3. After (optional). Some of us grab a drink at Lost Grove Brewing, then across the street at Hyde Park Pub & Grill.
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💡 Sunset comes early. Plan your route to be back before dark, and bring a light just to be safe.

Routes we use

Run however long you like and be back before dark. If you’re curious, these are the routes we run, on all-weather trails and streets near the park. The silly distances are kind of our thing. They’re not official courses, just what we do.

Everyone runs on their own and is responsible for themselves. Pick something that fits you, bring a buddy, watch for traffic, and look out for each other.

The 4.20

~4.2 miles

Our easy cruise. About 340 ft of climbing.

CAMEL’S BACK

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The 6.9

~6.9 miles

Our bigger foothills loop. About 794 ft of climbing.

CAMEL’S BACK

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🗺 Both loops head from Camel’s Back into the foothills trails, then down Harrison Blvd to scope the Halloween houses, and back to the park.

Yes, the distances are on purpose.

WELCOME TO THE RANDOVERSE

You can wear a pink tutu and sing Tiny Tim, vogue to an old Divine song, juggle on a unicycle, do a back flip on a mountain bike, grab some snacks with the kiddos, or bring your dog for moral support; just DON’T. BE. BLAND.

A Sad Blando in a plain polo and a Sad Blando name tag sits glumly on a curb while costumed runners point and laugh

BEWARE THE SAD BLANDO

Sad Blando (n.): a person who shows up in plain running clothes, checks their pace, and says “I’m not really a costume person.”

🚨 SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
• Matching gray athletic set
• Checking GPS watch every 30 seconds
• Staying home on a Friday night

The cured Sad Blando, now in a shiny unicorn cape and gold fanny pack, celebrates as costumed runners cheer and hold a Sad Blando You Rock sign

THE CURE IS SIMPLE

Put on a costume. Any costume. A cape counts. A tutu counts. A cardboard box with giant googly eyes counts. Just don’t show up boring!

Cure me.

GOT QUESTIONS?

We have completely random answers. Or mostly helpful ones.

Is it really free?

Yep. It’s friends meeting up in a public park. Nothing to buy, nothing to register for. Just show up.

Where do we run?

Wherever you like, for however long you like. If you’re curious, we’ve shared the routes we use (4.20 and 6.9 miles, naturally). They’re not official courses, just what we do. Bring a buddy.

It starts at 6 PM. What about the dark?

October sunsets come quick. Run however far you like and still be back before dark (especially if you’re moving at Party Pace), and bring a headlamp or blinky light just to be safe.

Where do I park?

Camel’s Back park has parking, but biking or walking over is highly recommended.

Do I have to run?

Run, walk, crawl, roller-skate, or unicycle. Movement of any style is awesome.

Are kids welcome?

Absolutely, with their grown-ups. Bring the little randos!

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, leashed dogs are highly welcome. Costumes for dogs are extremely encouraged.

Do I have to wear a costume?

Costumes are extremely encouraged. Don’t be a sad blando! Even a simple cape works.

Is it a race?

Nope. No timing, no results, no winners. Just friends running around in costumes. Want to commemorate the day anyway? Grab an upcycled medal for being a “finisher” (you showed up!).

What if it rains?

We’ll still be there! Rain only makes the costumes and makeup more beautifully messy.

What happens after?

Some of us usually grab a drink at Lost Grove Brewing, then head across the street to Hyde Park Pub & Grill. Totally optional, pay your own way.

Is this an official event?

Nope. Rad Rando Run is a run group, and this is us meeting up at a public park. There’s no official course, support, or schedule. Everyone comes on their own and looks out for themselves and each other.

DON’T BE A SAD BLANDO.

Friday, October 16 · 6 PM · Camel’s Back Park. Want a heads-up when we’re meeting up? Drop your email.