Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
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Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
The Rocky Mountain event in Estes Park, Colorado, includes a half marathon and a 5K held around Lake Estes near the fairgrounds. Both courses run on paved roads and use loop layouts that pass lakefront and town streets.
The half marathon route follows a counterclockwise loop around Lake Estes with an out-and-back section on Mall Road, a steady climb up Dry Gulch of about three miles, rolling downhill through Devil’s Gulch, flat stretches on MacGregor Avenue, and winding sections through Wonderview and Steamer Parkway before returning through the Big Thompson tunnel and finishing with a final loop around the lake. The half marathon includes five aid stations.
The 5K is a counterclockwise loop around Lake Estes with an initial aggressive climb in the first 1.5 miles, a downhill to about the 0.75 mile mark, and a relatively flat remainder; it includes one aid station.
Race weekend features an expo and bib pickup at Stanley Park Ball Field on the Friday of the event; mailed bib pickup is available for a fee. Parking is organized into three designated lots near the fairgrounds and town. The event uses a cup free hydration system with self serve stations and allows reusable cups or personal hydration systems.
Additional notes: an Elk Double option pairs the 5K and half marathon using one bib and includes extra swag and medals. The event is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Recommended items include a hydration system, sun protection, layers, and an offline course map device. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
