Staunton Rocks
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Staunton Rocks! Marathon & Half
Staunton Rocks! is a trail marathon and half marathon held at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado. The event uses mostly singletrack and passes historic park features and rock formations.
Distances:
- Marathon: 26.3 mi (about 4,500 ft gain)
- Half marathon: 13.1 mi (about 2,200 ft gain)
Course elevations range from about 8,200 ft to 9,500 ft with an average near 9,000 ft. Terrain is approximately 90% singletrack and 10% dirt road. The course is marked with pink flagging and pin flags, with supplemental flour markings and directional arrows at important intersections and confidence flagging roughly every quarter mile.
Aid stations are fully stocked with water, sports drink, salty snacks, fruit, sweets, soda, sandwiches, and a special treat at each station; gluten free and vegan alternatives are available. Professional medical coverage is provided. Park restrooms are available at the start/finish area and at specified trailheads; aid stations will have toilet paper.
Field sizes are limited to 150 marathon and 150 half marathon entrants. The marathon has a 10 hour time allowance and the half marathon a 9 hour allowance. Race rules require staying on trail, checking out at aid stations if withdrawing, no pacers, and crewing only at designated aid stations. Dogs are not allowed on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
