Race Course Information
Both races start and finish at Sparge Brewing in Wellington, CO. The Half Marathon is an out & back course consisting of half dirt (~7.5 miles) and half asphalt roads (~5.6 miles). The 5k course is flat and fast and runs through the neighborhoods around the brewery consisting entirely of asphalt road.
Start Times:
9:00 am – Half Marathon
9:15 am – 5k
Half Marathon Time Limit:
3 hours and 30 minutes (average pace of 16:03 per mile) for the half marathon.
Timing
Both races are chip timed.
Road/Lane Closures
ROAD CLOSED – GW Bush Drive – from Frontage Road to 3rd Street
LANE CLOSED – Frontage Road south bound lane – Clinton Ave to CR 56
ROAD CLOSED – CR 56 – Frontage Road to Hwy 1
**Accessible for residents on CR 56 ONLY. Spectators you will not be allowed on this section of the half marathon course.
Drop Bags
NO Drop Bags
Since the race starts & finishes in the same location the event does not offer a drop bag/security space for personal belongings. Please leave all clothing & personal items in your locked vehicle.
**Any items dropped along the course will be donated to charity, please don’t drop items along the course expecting to get them back.
Aid Stations
There will be 7 aid stations for the Half Marathon and 1 aid station for the 5k.
Aid Stations will be located at the following distances along the course (approximate):
Half Marathon Aid Stations:
Aid Station #1 ~ Mile 1.2
Aid Station #2 ~ Mile 3
Aid Station #3 ~ Mile 4.5
Aid Station #4 ~ Mile 6.5
Aid Station #5 ~ Mile 8.5
Aid Station #6 ~ Mile 10
Aid Station #7 ~ Mile 11.9
*There will be a portable toilet available at each half marathon aid station
5k Aid Station:
Aid Station #1 ~ Mile 1.5
Each aid station will have water, Skatch electrolyte drink (lemon-lime flavor), first aid supplies, and communication to the finish and EMS.
Please carry your own personal preference for on-course calories (gels, chews, beans, bars, blocks, etc).
Reminder – We are a Green Event! Please help us keep the course clean & drop any gel packs and trash you may have at the aid stations.
An Extra Treat
Ollie’s Malasadas food truck & Grind On coffee truck will be at Sunday’s race!
Make sure to bring a little extra $ to enjoy these two❤
