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The Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic is a children’s race designed to encourage kids to be healthy and have fun. It is 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.

• 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
• Children: Boys and girls ages 6-14 years old.
• Course: The one mile race on Capitol Boulevard starts at the Boise City Depot and finishes at Capitol Park by the Idaho Statehouse.
• Festivities: There will be a post-race party at the State Capitol with food and festivities for racers and their families.
• Registration:
  • Registration Information will be posted closer to event date.

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 Drs. 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 continued to be successful.

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