Durango Marathon 2026

The Durango Marathon begins and ends at Santa Rita Park, situated by the Animas River in Durango, Colorado. This event offers three race distances—a marathon, a half marathon, and a 5K—held during the autumn road race weekend. The race takes place in mountain-town Colorado during October, a time when the air is cooler and fall colors are at their peak on race day. The course winds through the Animas River area, providing runners with vistas of the San Juan Mountains. As this is the inaugural event, participants are part of its beginning rather than joining an established tradition. Durango attracts visitors interested in outdoor activities, including trail running, mountain biking, hiking, rafting, exploring historic sites, and enjoying local craft breweries and restaurants, making the marathon a convenient addition to an extended stay in town.