The Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic is a children’s race designed to encourage kids to be healthy and have fun. It is one of the largest children-only race in the country.

In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle, proceeds from the Capitol Classic benefit programs for young patients and their families at Saint Alphonsus.

• Registration: $15 or $20 past May 29*.
• Packet Pickup: Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus Foundation, located at 1070 N. Curtis, across the street from the hospital.
• Volunteers: People interested in volunteering for the race can print, fill out and mail a volunteer form, or contact the Saint Alphonsus Foundation.
• Sponsors: Anyone interested in sponsoring this event, please contact the Saint Alphonsus Foundation at 208-367-3997 or email debbhami@sarmc.org.
• Race Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009.
• Start Time: 11 a.m., but racers need to be at the Depot by 10:15 a.m.
• Participants: Boys and girls ages 6-14 years old of all abilities. For information on the adapted shortened course for those who use assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs), call 208-367-3997.
• Course: The one-mile race on Capitol Boulevard starts at the Boise Depot and finishes at Capitol Park by the Idaho Statehouse.
• Festivities: All racers and their families are invited to the "Finish Fair" in Capitol Park at the end of the race.
  
  *Fee waivers are available for anyone unable to pay the registration fee. Call 208-367-3997 for the fee waiver application.

Race History
The Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic Race was started by Ron and Betsy Twilegar in 1983 to encourage young people to become interested in physical fitness, especially running. At that first race, held on Sept. 2, 1983, 1,000 children ran from the State Capitol Building to the Union Pacific Depot. Through the efforts of Dr. Michael and Kirsten Coughlin, Saint Alphonsus became involved with supporting the race in 1987. The race date was changed to the end of the school year and has continued as a tradition for many Treasure Valley families.

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