Pain and joy: Emotion — and elevation — runs high in Boise’s Race to Robie Creek

Nathaniel Souther blew past the inflatable Race to Robie Creek finish line Saturday, coming to a halt. His legs shook, seconds after his repeat win of the 13.1-mile race held every April.

The course stretches from Fort Boise Park, where runners bubbled with excitement in the morning sun, up Aldape Summit before a steep descent to the finish. Racers take on 2,000 feet of elevation gain along the path, according to previous Statesman reporting.

“The hill never spares any punches,” said Souther, catching his breath at the finish line. Souther, of Boise, finished in around one hour and 16 minutes…

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