September 21st, 2025
Marathon
Beautifully Brutal
Don’t be fooled, this marathon course is a challenge but you’ll finish with high spirits and a medal to remember. A perfect point-to-point, downhill, gorgeous race course running through the Buckhorn & Poudre River Canyons, finishing in a valley at the base of the mountains. Prepare for the first 5 hilly miles of the course & then open up your stride for the next ~21 miles of downhill! Limited to 300 runners.
Marathon Start
6:30 am
Ohana Mountain Ranch
Half Marathon
Wild & Scenic
Voted best half marathon and best race shirt in Colorado. Great race to run a new PR, your first half marathon, or run for the beauty and the beer! Enjoy the fall scenery along the Cache la Poudre, Colorado’s only designated Wild & Scenic River! Starting at the famous Mishawaka Amphitheater the race runs a downhill point-to-point course to finish in a field of dreams where beer and music flow and runners spirits soar. Invite your friends & family, don’t miss the experience!
Half Marathon Start
7:30 am
Mishawaka Amphitheater
5 Mile
First to the Finish
Fast or festive? You choose how you want to run the 5-Mile race. Push yourself past the 5k and run a unique race distance. Starting at Gateway Natural Area take in beautiful views & enjoy the changing of the autumn leaves. The downhill point-to-point course joins the marathon and half marathon route, putting you to the finish line party first. Finisher medals, pint cups, and cheers await your triumphant arrival!
5 Mile Start
7:30 am
Gateway Natural Area
Race Finish
All races finish at the base of the Poudre Canyon
~ 0.5 miles West of Ted’s Place/Hwy 287.
Enjoy post-race food and beverages in a beautiful meadow at the base of
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain foothills.
Not Running? Or have a family member or friend that wants to be part of the event? Races can’t happen without volunteers. Check out the volunteer opportunities with the event.