Come join us for the highest DOWNHILL half marathon in the country and possibly the highest DOWNHILL 4 Mile Run! Do not be misled by the name but this is the Slacker Half Marathon/4M Race! It is the highest downhill half marathon in the country—- beginning at 10,630 feet and …
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Come join us for the highest DOWNHILL half marathon in the country and possibly the highest DOWNHILL 4 Mile Run!
Do not be misled by the name but this is the Slacker Half Marathon/4M Race! It is the highest downhill half marathon in the country—- beginning at 10,630 feet and traveling over a rolling hill descent to 8400 feet! The half marathon begins at Loveland Ski Area–BASIN and travels the first mile on dirt roads before joining a non-motorized paved bike path for five miles through a Forest Service area of wetlands and natural waterfalls on a trail built to sustain the weight of an ambulance!
The second 4.4 miles travel from Bakerville to Silver Plume along a paved frontage road with amazing views of the Continental Divide and mining remnants.
The last portion of the trail & the 4-Mile race travels from Silver Plume to Georgetown on a paved bike trail (and paved road) with scenic views of the Georgetown Loop Railroad and the largest Bighorn Sheep herd in the State!
The race ends in downtown Georgetown where there are more freebies than you know what to do with!
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Beautiful, downhill race
I loved this race! This was my 11th half and definitely my favorite. It is all downhill with the exception of a portion of mile 6. My legs were very … MORE
I loved this race! This was my 11th half and definitely my favorite. It is all downhill with the exception of a portion of mile 6. My legs were very sore and cramping during the race (due to running downhill) but the scenery made up for it. Great communication from the race director and well organized. I would definitely recommend this race.
What a great race!
Great mostly downhill race! Start and finish are definitely smooth as silk and there are plenty of water stations along the course. Scenery is beautiful but you are running along … MORE
Great mostly downhill race! Start and finish are definitely smooth as silk and there are plenty of water stations along the course. Scenery is beautiful but you are running along side I-70. Overall this is one of my favorite races I have done and for those who care it seems to be very walker, and dog friendly. I would highly recommend this race for anyone who is interested.
It’s all downhill
Beautiful race in the Rocky Mountains. The entire race is downhill. Quads were screaming by the end of the race! Starts at over 10,000 ft elevation so be prepared for … MORE
Beautiful race in the Rocky Mountains. The entire race is downhill. Quads were screaming by the end of the race! Starts at over 10,000 ft elevation so be prepared for that.
Fun post run festival at the finish in Georgetown.
Fun run!
Great early start at Loveland ski area! Beautiful mountain scenery, but be ready for the high altitude. Fun after run party and giveaways. MORE
Great early start at Loveland ski area! Beautiful mountain scenery, but be ready for the high altitude. Fun after run party and giveaways.
No 'slacking' in this race!
Elevation is challenging but if you're looking to PR, this could do it! Arrive plenty early to catch the bus and the potty line is long! But I really enjoyed … MORE
Elevation is challenging but if you’re looking to PR, this could do it! Arrive plenty early to catch the bus and the potty line is long! But I really enjoyed this race!
Great race to PR, but be prepared!
Despite this being called the "Slacker" Half-Marathon - be prepared for some decent hills throughout the course, the altitude (race starts at 10,500+ feet), and possible heat in the second … MORE
Despite this being called the “Slacker” Half-Marathon – be prepared for some decent hills throughout the course, the altitude (race starts at 10,500+ feet), and possible heat in the second half as the course becomes exposed. If you’re ready for those, it is a fast course and got me my PR! Overall, the shuttle bus’s to the starting line were my only disappointment logistics wise (I didn’t get to the start line until 10 minutes AFTER race start – but they did wait to start the race). I wish they would start earlier than 8:00am, as it got HOT quickly. The scenery was great except for the sections in which you could see traffic from I-70. But overall – great course, great course support, and great swag for the price (medals were a little disappointing, but the race only cost $45). The post-race celebration was awesome. I definitely recommend this one and would do it again.