Runs With Scissors Races
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Event overview
Runs With Scissors Races take place on April 25, 2026 in Brighton, Colorado at Riverdale Regional Park (9755 Henderson Road). The event includes these on-site and virtual distances:
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- 50K Ultra Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual Full Marathon
- Virtual 50K
Course, awards and logistics
The in-person races use a 1.31-mile loop. The half marathon is 10 laps, the marathon is 20 laps, and the 50K is 24 laps. There is a restroom and an aid station on every 1.31-mile loop, plus two additional restrooms along the course. Prizes are awarded to the overall top three male and female finishers in each distance, with no duplicate awards.
All finishers receive a race-specific wicking beanie and a custom scissors-shaped medal with the runner’s name on the ribbon if the participant registers before March 20, 2026 to guarantee a medal and name on the ribbon. All registered participants also receive a custom 16-ounce pub-style glass. New this year, participants may opt out of the beanie and/or pint glass for a race discount. Packet pick-up takes place the night before at Something Brewery, 117 N. Main St., Brighton, and race day pick-up is at the Riverdale Regional Park pavilion. Virtual entries may be completed any time from April 17, 2026 to April 26, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.