Horsetooth Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Horsetooth Half Marathon is a point-to-point race in Fort Collins, Colorado. The 2026 edition is scheduled for April 19, 2026 and is listed as the 53rd running. The event is presented by Fort Collins Connexion and lists a prize purse of $12,000. Registration opens June 26, 2025. The race includes a finish line party at New Belgium Brewing.
Course and organization
The course starts near the former Hughes Stadium, the former home of the CSU Rams, and finishes at New Belgium Brewery. Runners follow Centennial Drive along the shorelines of Horsetooth Reservoir, then continue on the downhill Poudre River recreation trail to the finish. The course is described as having challenging hills and a net loss in elevation. The Horsetooth Half Marathon is owned by the Fort Collins Running Club and managed by Gnar Runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
