Horsetooth Half Marathon
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Horsetooth Half Marathon : Fort Collins, Colorado
The Horsetooth Half Marathon is a point-to-point road race in Fort Collins, Colorado, staged for its 54th running in 2027. The event covers a half marathon distance and moves from the area of the former Hughes Stadium to a finish line celebration at New Belgium Brewing.
The course follows Centennial Drive along the shorelines of Horsetooth Reservoir and continues toward the Poudre River recreation trail for a downhill approach to the finish. The route has a net loss in elevation and includes multiple uphill sections on Centennial Drive.
The race is presented by Fort Collins Connexion, owned by the Fort Collins Running Club, and managed by Gnar Runners. The event lists a prize purse of $12,000 and schedules an after party at New Belgium Brewing. The official start location is Holiday Twin Drive-In in Fort Collins. Registration for the 2027 running opens July 13, 2026.
The description of the course emphasizes the point-to-point layout, the shoreline and river trail segments, and the overall elevation profile that yields a net loss from start to finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
