Colorado Marathon
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Colorado Marathon
The Colorado Marathon is an annual running event held in the Poudre Canyon near Fort Collins, Colorado, within the Rocky Mountains. The event includes multiple race distances along courses that follow the Cache La Poudre River and nearby natural areas.
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
The courses run through tree-lined slopes and canyon walls beside the river. The full marathon features a predominantly downhill course. The 10K is an out-and-back route that returns to the finish area and post-race gathering. The 5K and half marathon follow natural corridors and river-side scenery.
Organizers list the race as the RRCA Colorado State Marathon Championship for 2023 through 2026. The event has produced roughly 16-18% of Boston Marathon qualifiers among its entrants in recent years. The race is presented with sustainability measures, including digital registration, e-goody bags to reduce paper waste, and efforts to eliminate paper waste at packet pickup.
The event takes place near Fort Collins and highlights local amenities such as lodging, an expo, and a post-race party. The Colorado Marathon’s setting emphasizes mountain scenery and riverside running rather than an urban course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
