Fallfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Westminster, CO
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Road (Paved), Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
One of Colorado’s favorite trails meets one of its most glorious parks at the annual Fallfest! As courses wind southwest along Big Dry Creek Trail, the remarkable sight of Standley Lake with the Flatirons on the horizon will come into view. Its Endless Series sidekick in September is Beat the … MORE
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Very Meh
I signed up for the race to knock out a full marathon in Colorado when I was out there anyway. The race was ok, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it. … MORE
I signed up for the race to knock out a full marathon in Colorado when I was out there anyway. The race was ok, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it. It is a very small race, having maybe 30 full marathon runners, which means you really are relying on yourself for the entire race (not my personal preference). The course itself has alright views, but given it’s Colorado, is nothing spectacular. You run on a crushed gravel trail, kind of an out and back course. Clif Shot Gu was at several aid stations, race day was rather warm so probably could have used additional water stops. Finish line had water, bagel chunks, bananas, and breakfast burritos.
No thrills race
This was a no thrills race. The first half was challenging with some hills and gravel dirt roads. The second half needed a few more water stops, due to the … MORE
This was a no thrills race. The first half was challenging with some hills and gravel dirt roads. The second half needed a few more water stops, due to the heat. The volunteers were friendly and supportive. If you need to knock off a state with no thrills, this is the race.