Gare di Half Marathon vicino a Firestone

La Long View Marathon si corre da punto a punto tra Fort Collins e Loveland, nel nord del Colorado. La maratona parte da Edora Park e arriva a Fairgrounds Park. Lo stesso arrivo accoglie anche la mezza maratona, che parte da Fossil Creek Park, e una 5K con percorso intorno a Fairgrounds Park. Le gare si tengono a ottobre, con partenze scaglionate al mattino per la maratona, la mezza e la 5K. Il percorso usa tratti delle piste ciclabili Long View e Front Range, il che significa che le gare più lunghe si sviluppano su un corridoio di piste asfaltate invece di un classico anello chiuso in centro. Il ritiro pettorali è possibile da Altitude Running a Fort Collins il giorno prima della gara e in ogni zona di partenza la mattina della gara, soggetto a un cutoff rigoroso. I premi per la maratona e la mezza maratona includono opere personalizzate dell'artista locale Amy Hayman, gift card per attività commerciali locali, premi assoluti e premi di categoria; la 5K offre premi assoluti e 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.

Run Denver 'Mile High City' 5K/10K/13.1 is a local Denver running event offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, taking place in late November. It functions more like a supported group run than a large race: each wave is limited to approximately 15 to 20 participants, both runners and walkers are accepted, and timing chips are not used. The atmosphere is intentionally relaxed. Bibs are distributed on race day, participant gifts are mailed out, and organizers can record times by bib number upon request. Waves begin in the morning and are filled sequentially, with a waitlist or virtual run offered once capacity is reached. Participants receive a shirt, medal, and entry into a virtual runner community; the virtual option also includes text-based coaching support prior to the run.

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.

The Colorado Marathon è una corsa su strada a Fort Collins, che di solito si corre il primo weekend di maggio. Ci sono la marathon, la half marathon, la 10K, la 5K e una corsa per bambini. La marathon completa parte presto, attirando migliaia di partecipanti, dalla gente del posto che fa le distanze più corte ai maratoneti che puntano al personale o alla qualifica per la Boston Marathon. Il percorso della marathon segue il Poudre River Canyon per gran parte del tracciato, prima di entrare nelle aree naturali di Fort Collins e finire in città. Questo percorso prevalentemente in discesa è un bel richiamo; nei suoi primi quattro anni, il 18% dei partecipanti ha ottenuto un tempo di qualifica per la Boston Marathon. Nata come Fort Collins Old Town Marathon, la manifestazione mantiene un'attenzione al territorio grazie alle iscrizioni di beneficenza, che hanno un costo maggiore con i proventi destinati a organizzazioni benefiche locali.

Il Colorado 13er ti offre un bel mix di trail e strada, tutto su un percorso ad anello che ha anche 9 miles di gravel battuto e pianeggiante. Ti godrai la vista delle Flatirons. È un percorso adatto a tutti, qualsiasi sia il tuo livello.