Both the Fall Equinox Half Marathon and 5 Miler are point-to-point downhill courses through the canyon consisting entirely of asphalt road (except for a very short section on dirt at the start of the 5-mile race). Don’t be fooled, this beautifully brutal marathon course is a challenge but you’ll finish …
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Both the Fall Equinox Half Marathon and 5 Miler are point-to-point downhill courses through the canyon consisting entirely of asphalt road (except for a very short section on dirt at the start of the 5-mile race).
Don’t be fooled, this beautifully brutal 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.
The wild & scenic half marathon is a great race to run a new PR, your first half, 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!
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.
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 on private land at the base of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain foothills.
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1 of my favorites
Beautiful race. Run at sunrise down poudre canyon. The best way to run a race in my opinion. Since it's September weather gets flakey but as long as you are … MORE
Beautiful race. Run at sunrise down poudre canyon. The best way to run a race in my opinion. Since it’s September weather gets flakey but as long as you are prepared you goy it made. Strictly downhill…
Living the dream..I will do this race again. It is 1 of my very favorites…
Beautiful and brutal
Point to point race mostly following the Poudre river. Views are incredible but was not prepared for the significant elevation change! Last 3 miles were gently uphill (and not as … MORE
Point to point race mostly following the Poudre river. Views are incredible but was not prepared for the significant elevation change! Last 3 miles were gently uphill (and not as scenic). Well run event with some of the best swag out there! Including a great race shirt.
Great race with lots of beauty!
This race always awesome. This was my first half marathon and first race outside of a 5k race and I loved it! The scenery was gorgeous. Transportation to the starting … MORE
This race always awesome. This was my first half marathon and first race outside of a 5k race and I loved it! The scenery was gorgeous. Transportation to the starting line was great and the post race party was great. The medal was a little small and nothing eye-popping but the tech tee was awesome! There is a hill at 8 miles that can be a bit of a stinger and from miles 10 to the finish line is very exposed so be prepared for Colorado sun and heat!
WILL REPEAT
This is the first time for me doing the Fall Equinox and it won't be the last. Everything was easy from packet pick up to taking the shuttle to and … MORE
This is the first time for me doing the Fall Equinox and it won’t be the last. Everything was easy from packet pick up to taking the shuttle to and from the start/finish line. Can’t beat the beauty of Poudre Canyon at the end of the summer. Downhill/flat course. Very minimal uphill. Not too drastic of a decline. Only flaw is the road is really sloped. But it is manageable. Highly recommend. GREAT swag!
A Excellent Race on a Canyon
The aid stations were amazing. The volunteers gave hydration at each stop. The most unique aspect of the race was the location and the limited number of runner allowed. The … MORE
The aid stations were amazing. The volunteers gave hydration at each stop. The most unique aspect of the race was the location and the limited number of runner allowed. The race could be improved with more nutrition.
Prettiest Race Ever
This race is run down the Poudre Canyon in Fort Collins. It is picturesque and staffed with great volunteers. My favorite race of the year. MORE
This race is run down the Poudre Canyon in Fort Collins. It is picturesque and staffed with great volunteers. My favorite race of the year.