Estes Park Marathon
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Estes Park Marathon and weekend races
The event weekend in Estes Park, Colorado includes multiple footraces held around Lake Estes and in nearby mountain areas. Distinct events use different start locations: the Dao House lower parking lot is the start for the marathon, half marathon, and Estes Trail Descent, while the Longs Peak 5 mile starts northeast of the high school and observatory. Packet pickup is available on Saturday and on Sunday near the race start areas; bus sign up for start transportation is first come, first serve.
Distances and event types:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Estes Trail Descent (7.75 miles)
- Longs Peak 5 mile
- Kids fun runs and festival activities for children
Aid stations and on-course support are provided approximately every two miles. Beginning near mile 6, aid stations may offer gels, Gatorade, and water; water stations offer water and Gatorade. Porta potties are located at the Dao House and at all aid stations. There is no gear drop at the start; items left at the start are moved to the finish area and unclaimed items may be donated.
Awards and finishers: all finishers receive a finisher medal, and marathon finishers are emailed finisher certificates. Age group awards and overall awards are given across a range of age brackets from 15 and under through 80 and over. The Estes Trail Descent entry is limited to 40 participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
