Run the Rockies Road Half Marathon
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Event overview
Run the Rockies Road 10k and Half Marathon is an annual road race held in Frisco, Colorado. The 2026 edition is listed as the 51th Annual event and takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event uses the Summit County recreation path and finishes at Frisco Historic Park on Main Street. Registration options include adult and youth pricing with choices that include a commemorative gift.
Courses and logistics
Distances:
- 10k (6.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Both races start near Copper Mountain and follow the paved recreation path through Ten Mile Canyon toward Frisco. The 10k course is 100% downhill; the half marathon is approximately 75% downhill and follows a lollipop loop that returns to Frisco. The half marathon route passes behind CommonSpirit St. Anthony Summit Hospital, goes through the Hwy 9 pedestrian tunnel, passes Frisco Adventure Park and the Frisco Nordic Center, and includes a new 0.15 mile dirt singletrack connector near the County Commons.
Racers drive to Copper Mountain Far East Parking Lot for the start. A shuttle service operates after the race to return runners to their cars. Early bib pick-up is available at Frisco Town Hall the day before and the morning of the race.
Services, safety and awards
Aid stations supply Skratch Labs hydration mix, water and snacks; the 10k has one aid station and the half marathon has four at specified miles. Professional timing is provided. All finishers receive a finisher gift. Overall and age-category prizes are awarded for male and female placements. The race takes place on public recreation paths; participants run at their own risk and organizers may cancel or postpone for inclement weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
