Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
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Rocky Mountain Half Marathon and 5K
The Rocky Mountain events run in Estes Park, Colorado, near Rocky Mountain National Park and around Lake Estes on August 6-7, 2027. The weekend includes a race expo with bib pickup at Stanley Park Ball Field and on-course aid stations.
Distances
- 13.1 miles half marathon
- 5K
The half marathon course begins near Community Drive and Highway 36 and follows a counterclockwise loop around Lake Estes. The route includes a short out-and-back on Mall Road, a roughly three mile climb up Dry Gulch, rolling downhill sections through Devil’s Gulch, a flat stretch on MacGregor Avenue, and winding segments on Wonderview and Steamer Parkway before returning to Big Thompson and completing a final loop around Lake Estes. The course is on paved roads, includes five aid stations, and has a four hour time limit. Elevation change is approximately +780 ft and -775 ft.
The 5K runs counterclockwise around the lake. It opens with a steep early climb, then a downhill section and mostly flat running with a slight incline near the two mile mark. The 5K is a paved loop with one aid station and modest elevation change (about +156 ft / -166 ft).
Additional event details include an Elk Double option combining the 5K and the half marathon using the same bib, finisher medals for all finishers, place medals for top finishers by gender and age categories, cup free aid stations to reduce waste, wheelchair and stroller accessibility, and recommended gear such as a hydration system, sun protection, personal nutrition, layers, and an offline course map device. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
