September 22nd, 2024
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. Sign up early to reserve your spot.
Marathon Start
6:30 am at 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, run on 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 at 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, but you will get you to the finish line party first! The finish line crew will be anticipating your finish with medals and pint cups ready for your triumphant arrival.
5 Mile Start
7:30 am at Gateway Natural Area
Finish Area
All races finish at the bottom of the 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.
Races can’t happen without volunteers.
