Durango Marathon
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Durango Marathon
The Durango Marathon is an inaugural road race weekend in Durango, Colorado on October 11, 2026, featuring three distances and a riverfront start and finish at Santa Rita Park along the Animas River. The event is organized as a scenic mountain road race through the Durango community and surrounding foothills.
Distances
- Marathon 26.2 Miles
- Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
- 5K 5 Kilometers
The marathon and half marathon courses climb through the eastern side of Durango, pass Fort Lewis College, continue north along County Road 250, and return on the Animas River Trail. The fully paved course offers views of the Animas Valley and the San Juan Mountains and passes peak autumn foliage. Elevation ranges approximately 6,400 to 6,900 feet, with the course reaching nearly 6,900 feet before descending toward town. Professional chip timing is provided. Time limits are set at six hours for the marathon and 4.5 hours for the half marathon.
Aid stations are placed approximately every 3 to 5 miles and provide water, electrolyte drink, and a mix of sweet and salty snacks; turnaround aid stations include restroom facilities. Race weekend features finisher medals, participant shirts included with registration, an awards ceremony, music, sponsor and vendor booths, food, and a Ska Brewing beer garden where participants age 21 and over may receive a complimentary beer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
