Long View Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Fort Collins, CO
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Showcasing a unique city-to-city trail connection, the Long View Marathon and Half Marathon runs from Fort Collins to Loveland. The marathon begins at Edora Park in Fort Collins and ends at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland. The half marathon starts at Fossil Creek Park and also ends at Fairgrounds Park in … MORE
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Small, well-organized race
This was a smaller race, but was well organized with enthusiastic volunteers. Packet pickup was a breeze. I was in and out of the store in under 5 minutes. Several … MORE
This was a smaller race, but was well organized with enthusiastic volunteers. Packet pickup was a breeze. I was in and out of the store in under 5 minutes. Several port-a-Johns at the start line. I was a little worried about the race being on a trail because in some places it was narrow, but there were few enough runners that I felt like I could settle into my pace right from the start and I never had problems with crowding. The race has great views and it was especially lovely running through the state park. Some hills in the course, but not too bad.
For swag, we received a long-sleeve tech shirt and medal. At the end of the race, they had pizza, beer, bananas, etc. Great race if you’re looking for something small.
Great first time race
The course mile splits were off from the beginning by about .2. I wish there would have been more spectators and the end party was lackluster. However, this is the … MORE
The course mile splits were off from the beginning by about .2. I wish there would have been more spectators and the end party was lackluster. However, this is the first time this race was put on so I think the race directors did a great job, it was a great course with lots of great scenery and the medal was really cool. I think there is room for improvement next year and the years to come but overall it was a great first time effort!