Fall Equinox Marathon
SEP-OCT
20-3
2026
Run through the scenic Poudre River Canyon on a downhill point-to-point course. Choose from a marathon, a celebrated half marathon, or a 5-mile race. The event finishes with a celebration featuring music and beer.
20-3 Sep-Oct 2026
26 miles
13 miles
5 miles
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Event Overview
The Fall Equinox is a running event held in Fort Collins, Colorado. The main event weekend spans several days in late September. Runners experience a point-to-point course that features downhill running through scenic canyons.
Distances and Courses
The event offers three main distances:
- Marathon: A course described as "Beautifully Brutal," limited to 300 runners. The route runs through the Buckhorn and Poudre River Canyons, with the first five miles noted as hilly, followed by approximately 21 miles of downhill.
- Half Marathon: Called the "Wild & Scenic Half Marathon," this course starts at the Mishawaka Amphitheater and runs along the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado's only designated Wild and Scenic River.
- 5 Mile: A race distance positioned as an option for runners or walkers.
Event Details
The finish area is described as having post-race festivities including beer and music. The half marathon has been recognized with awards for being the best half marathon and for having the best race shirt in Colorado. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
5 mi
5 Mile
