Race Information

The Colorado Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, and Kids Run will take place on May 1, 2011.

Race Details

The Colorado Marathon, a Boston qualifier, is the fastest and most scenic marathon in Colorado. Please visit each race link above for specific race details and fees associated with each event.

Registration

Races cap, register early. Last year the Marathon and Half Marathon capped on February 8th. 10K and 5K could potentially cap in 2011. This is the 10th anniversary and demand is expected to be greater than previous years. There will be no expo or race day registration.

Mandatory Bus Loading

There is mandatory busing required for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.

Any participants recieving transportation to the starts by other means than event provided buses is subject to disqualifacation.

Race Start Times

Marathon - 6:15 a.m.
Half Marathon - 7:00 a.m.
10K - 7:00 a.m.
5K - 7:00 a.m.

Bag Check & Retrieval

The start of the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K will have bag drop available that will be transported and available for pick up at the finish. Please, no valuables or breakable items, and small bags would be appreciated.

The race is not responsible for any items dropped along the course. All items dropped on the course are donated to charity.

Aid Stations

There will be 12 aid stations on the Marathon course and 8 aid stations on the Half Marathon course. They are located at the following Marathon mileage marks (approximate):

• Aid Station #1: 2.6 (The Rock Tunnel)
• Aid Station #2: 5.0 (Ouzel Day Use Area)
• Aid Station #3: 7.1 (Poudre Park)
• Aid Station #4: 10.1 (Raft Put In)
• Aid Station #5: 12.8 (Green Pipe)
• Aid Station #6: 15.3 (Guard Rail)
• Aid Station #7: 16.8 (Ted's Place)
• Aid Station #8: 19.1 (Bagel Hill)
• Aid Station #9: 21.4 (Lyon's Park)
• Aid Station #10: 23.2 (Taft Hill)
• Aid Station #11: 24.2 (Shields)
• Aid Station #12: 25.2 (Lee Martinez)

View the list of MARATHON AID STATIONS

View COURSE PROFILE

Each aid station will have water, HEED replacement drink, limited first aid supplies, a portable toilet, and communication to the finish and to the emergency medical system.