Estados Unidos·2026

Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Fort Collins and Loveland sit on the Cache la Poudre River in the Colorado foothills at 1,500m elevation, offering rolling terrain that transitions quickly from town flats to the Front Range climbs. Runners have steady access to paved river trails and parkrun loops, though the local race calendar is sparse; cyclists dominate here, with the Spring Dirt Pile Short Track at New Belgium Brewing anchoring the scene and countless singletrack options in the surrounding foothills and up toward Horsetooth Reservoir. The area's dry climate and consistent weather make it reliable for year-round training, but serious elevation work and long alpine passes require a 30–45 minute drive into the mountains.