Frequently Asked Questions

The event has the following minimum age requirements:
Marathon – 18 years old on race day

Half Marathon – 13 years old on race day (accompanied by parent up to age 16)

5-Mile – 10 years old on race day (accompanied by parent up to age 16)

Packet Pickup – Yes, you may register at packet pickup if the events have not reached capacity. If the event has reached capacity prior to packet pickup, then new registrations will not be accepted.

Race Day – No Registration, Limited Packet Pickup availability 

Online registration will close Thursday the week of the race at 5:00 pm, or when the event reaches capacity.

All participants receive:

• Official Race Shirt – long sleeve pullover lightweight hoodie
• Fast & beautiful downhill race course
• Free bus transportation to race start and back from finish area
• Chip timing
• Custom race bib
• On-course support and aid stations
• Runner goody bag
• Bag drop service from start area to finish areas
• Commemorative pint cup with race logo
• Post-race party w/ food and beverages
• Finishers medals!
• FREE race photos

Race merchandise will be available for purchase at or after the event.

Yes, you may switch race distances up until the day before the race.

You may downgrade in distance at any time up until the day before the race (unless an event is full). You must officially switch distances.

i.e. If you are registered for the Marathon you have the option to switch to the Half Marathon or 5-mile, if you are registered for the Half Marathon you have the option to switch to the 5-Mile.

There is no refund for the difference of fees when downgrading your race distance.

You may also upgrade to a longer distance than the race distance you are registered for. In this situation you will be charged the difference of your registration fee and the current registration fee of the distance you would like to transfer to.

*Please Note: Once a race reaches capacity transfers from another race distance will not be available.

Race bibs are non-transferable.

Race registrations can not be deferred to a future event.

There are no refunds for any reason. All registrations are non-refundable.

When you register for the event you are agreeing to the event refund policy which states:

There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers of registrations. This includes but not limited to injury, a scheduling conflict, Acts of God (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane or other natural disaster) and/or event cancellation.

Packet pickup is Friday, September 20th 5:00-7:00pm and Saturday, September 21st 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Click here to see more on Packet Pickup

Yes, you may have someone else pickup up your packet for you.

There will be race day packet pickup available. You must reserve this option in advance and pay the additional $15 fee.

The marathon has a 5 hour time limit and 4 hours for the half marathon.

No, you must be registered to participant in the event.  You will need to show your bib number to board the bus to get to the start of the race.

Poudre High School

201 Impala Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80521

Marathon: 4:30-5:00 am

Half Marathon: 5:00 – 6:00 am

5-Mile: 5:30 – 6:00 am

To Marathon Start ~45-60 mins

To Half Marathon start ~35-45 min

To 5-Mile start ~30 mins

You will not be allowed to get on the bus. Your bib number is your bus pass.

Yes, there will be portable toilets at the following locations:

Bus Loading Area – Poudre High School

Marathon Start Area

Half Marathon Start Area

5-Mile Start Area

Every Aid Station along the course

Finish Area

Yes, there will be a bag truck at the start of each race for any personal items you would like transported to the finish area. You will need to bring your own bag (that completely closes – zip or tie) & attach the bag tag from the bottom of your bib with your name & phone. Please use small bags as duffel bags will not be accepted. Equinox Races is not responsible for any valuables or breakable items. Do not leave any items on the bus. Any items dropped along the course will be donated to charity.

The Drop Bag trucks will be leaving before your race starts! This means you need to check your bag before the truck leaves!

Bag Trucks will be leaving the Start areas at the following times:

Marathon – 6:15 am

Half Marathon – 7:00 am

5-Mile – 7:15 am

Marathon – 10 aid stations

Half Marathon – 5 aid stations

5-Mile – 2 aid stations

Each aid station will have awesome volunteers, water, electrolyte drink, first aid supplies, a portable toilet, communication to finish and EMS.  Please carry your own gels etc. and dispose of trash at aid stations.

Headphones/earbuds are strongly discourage during the race! This is a safety issue as the canyon road is still open to traffic. You need to be able to hear vehicles and others around you.

Strollers, roller or inline skates, skateboards, scooters, bikes, are not allowed on any of the race courses.

Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in any of the races.

All finishers will receive a custom finisher medal upon crossing the finish line.

All participants will receive an event pint cup at the finish line to be used for water and/or beer at the post race party.

Spectators are encouraged to come to the finish area to celebrate your race with you. The parking area at the Finish will open at 7:00 am and there is a $10 fee (cash only) to park. All funds collected for parking are donated to the race beneficiary groups.

No Parking along Hwy 14 or Hwy 287.

We love dogs too!  However, dogs are not allowed in the races.