Courses de Half Marathon près de Longmont

Le Long View Marathon se déroule en mode point à point entre Fort Collins et Loveland, dans le nord du Colorado. Le marathon complet part d'Edora Park et arrive à Fairgrounds Park. La même zone d'arrivée accueille le half marathon, qui lui part de Fossil Creek Park, ainsi qu'un 5K dont le parcours est centré sur Fairgrounds Park. Les courses ont lieu en octobre, avec des départs échelonnés le matin pour le marathon, le half marathon et le 5K. Le parcours emprunte des sections des pistes cyclables Long View et Front Range, ce qui veut dire que les courses les plus longues utilisent un couloir de chemin goudronné plutôt qu'une boucle fermée en centre-ville. Tu peux récupérer ton dossard chez Altitude Running à Fort Collins avant le jour de la course, ou bien sur place à la zone de départ de chaque course le matin même, mais attention, avec une heure limite stricte. Pour le marathon et le half marathon, les prix incluent des œuvres personnalisées de l'artiste locale Amy Hayman, des cartes cadeaux de commerces du coin, des prix au scratch et des récompenses par catégorie d'âge. Le 5K, lui, propose des prix au scratch et pour les masters.

The Westy Half & 5k is a fall running event in Westminster, Colorado, located at 10600 Westminster Boulevard. It features two distances: a half marathon for those seeking a longer morning run, and a 5k for participants preferring a shorter race. The event is part of the Hometown Race Series, which organizes half marathons and 5k races in communities outside the primary Denver and Boulder metro regions. A notable aspect is the 5k medal policy: all 5k finishers receive a medal, a practice that remains infrequent for this race distance.

The Louisville Trail Race offers half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on dirt trails near Louisville Community Park in Louisville, Colorado. It provides a Front Range trail running experience, allowing both experienced and newer trail runners to select a course suited to their abilities. The routes are predominantly flat and dirt, utilizing an out-and-back structure on trails surrounding the park. A challenging hill near the finish offers views of the Flatirons and Front Range mountains. This event, now in its second decade, maintains a family-friendly atmosphere with post-race activities encouraging participants to bring guests.

The Turkey Trek is a Thanksgiving race series held at Long Lake Regional Park in Arvada, offering four distances: a 13.1-mile Half Turkey, the 10k Turkey Trek, the 5k Turkey Trot, and the un-timed 2k Turkey Toddle. The 5k begins at 8:30 AM MST, with the half marathon starting at 8:40, the 10k at 9:00, and the 2k at 9:10. This staggered start accommodates runners and walkers of various abilities throughout the morning. The course ascends to a summit at the 3-mile point, featuring the Egg Nog Chug Challenge where participants can drink 5 ounces of eggnog for a chance to win a new pair of shoes. Following the exposed upper section, the path crosses a ridge for a mile before descending the mesa's east side. The route then transitions to a flatter straightaway with hay bales for the Hay Bale Hop Challenge. This clockwise loop returns to the park, and approximately one kilometer from the finish line, racers encounter the Fill Your Pie Hole Challenge, involving pumpkin pie before the final push. Half marathon finishers are awarded a mug.

Lucky Brew is a St. Patrick’s-themed race day on the Great Western Trail in Severance, Colorado, offering 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon, and Kids Fun Run options. All distances start and finish at Severance Community Park, accommodating runners seeking an early-season test and families attending the shorter kids’ event. The 5K follows a 0.6-mile loop within Severance Park, while longer races extend beyond the park onto the trail. Finishers receive chip timing, photos, and a performance shirt. The post-race meal includes corned beef, cabbage, coffee, energy drinks, beer, seltzer, non-alcoholic drinks, and green beer from Peculier Brewing Company. Overall winners get custom clay mugs, age-group leaders receive gift cards, and half marathon finishers are awarded a medal. The event benefits the Great Western Trail Foundation and other local nonprofits, and it is one of four run.Windsor races qualifying for BOLDERBoulder.

The All-Out Spring Fever is a spring race held on the Ralston Creek Trail close to Golden, Colorado. Runners can choose between 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. The courses run alongside Blunn Reservoir in Arvada, offering views of Table Mountain and the Colorado foothills, giving it the feel of a foothills trail run rather than a city race. This event is organized by All-Out Multicourse and serves as the spring complement to their Kooky-Spooky series. The race features a bee mascot named Buzzby, benefits the People and Pollinators Action Network, and offers a chance for participants to qualify for a BOLDERBoulder starting wave. A virtual half marathon option is available for those who wish to complete the distance remotely.

All-Out Beat the Heat takes place in Westminster, Colorado, on the Big Dry Creek Trail near Standley Lake, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. This is the 15th year for the event, organized by All-Out Multicourse. It also functions as an official BOLDERBoulder qualifier, allowing runners aiming for a seeded start to achieve a qualifying time here. Each distance follows Big Dry Creek Trail southwest. The course is described by the organizer as having moderate terrain, neither excessively hilly nor completely flat. Half marathon participants experience the longest course, with sights of Standley Lake, the Front Range, and the Flatirons in the distance. The race benefits Adaptive Adventures, provides virtual 10K and half marathon options, and is part of All-Out’s Endless Series, alongside Fallfest.

Le Colorado Marathon, c'est une course sur route à Fort Collins qui a lieu généralement le premier week-end de mai. Il y a un marathon complet, un half marathon, un 10K, un 5K, et même une course pour les enfants. Le marathon complet part tôt le matin et attire des milliers de coureurs. Ça va des locaux qui font les distances plus courtes jusqu'aux marathoniens qui visent un record perso ou une qualif pour le Boston Marathon. Le parcours du marathon suit le Poudre River Canyon sur la majeure partie de sa distance avant de rentrer dans les espaces naturels de Fort Collins et de finir en ville. Ce parcours majoritairement en descente, c'est un gros plus. D'ailleurs, les quatre premières années, 18% des participants ont réussi un temps de qualification pour le Boston Marathon. À l'origine, ça s'appelait le Fort Collins Old Town Marathon. L'événement garde un esprit local grâce aux dossards solidaires. Ces dossards sont plus chers, et les bénéfices vont à des associations caritatives locales.

Le Colorado 13er te propose un mélange de trail et de course sur route, le tout sur un parcours en boucle. Attends-toi à 9 miles de gravel plat et concassé. Tu pourras profiter des vues sur les Flatirons. Le parcours est accessible à tous les niveaux de coureurs.