Estes Park Marathon

Estes Park Marathon & Half Marathon 2026

The Estes Park Marathon & Half Marathon takes place June 20–21, 2026 in Estes Park, Colorado. The event base is Estes Park High School at 1600 Manford Ave. Marathon and half marathon courses start at the Dao House on CO Hwy 7 and finish on the Estes Park High School track.

Distances offered include:

• Marathon (26.2 miles)
• Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• Longs Peak 5 Mile
• Kids Fun Run distances 50 m to 800 m by age
• Virtual Marathon with mailed shirt and medal
• Virtual Half Marathon with mailed shirt and medal

The marathon and half begin with a notable descent of about 1500 ft during the first 6.5 miles over a mix of dirt trail and paved paths. The half continues onto the Lake Estes Trail with views of the Continental Divide. The marathon course follows Lake Estes Trail and includes the Dry Gulch and Devil's Gulch loop, passing the Stanley Hotel.

Logistics include shuttle transportation from the high school to the Dao House start for marathon participants; there is no return shuttle to the start. Aid stations are provided roughly every 2 miles beginning around mile 6 and offer gels, Gatorade, and water. Porta potties are available at the Dao House and at aid stations; public restrooms exist along Lake Estes Trail. There is no gear drop at the start; items found will be transported to the finish and the race organization is not responsible for lost items.

Packet pickup is available at the high school commons during the event weekend. There is a six hour course cutoff and midcourse checkpoints for marathon participants. All finishers receive medals; marathon and half marathon entries include a performance race shirt with gender sizing. Age group and masters awards are part of the results structure. Kids activities include a bike obstacle course, games, face painting, and age group races with finisher medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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