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Fall Equinox Marathon

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 06:30am

Poudre Canyon

Fort Collins, CO, 80521

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$70.98-$150.73

One of the best races in Colorado! Enjoy the Wild & Scenic beauty of the Poudre River Canyon on a point-to-point downhill course.

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.

Race Fee:  $70.98-$150.73

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