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Course Highlights<\/h3>\n

The Colorado Marathon earns its reputation as Colorado’s fastest downhill marathon with a dramatic point-to-point course that begins in the Rocky Mountain foothills at 6,111 feet in the Poudre Canyon and descends along the Cache la Poudre River all the way to downtown Fort Collins. Runners are bussed to the canyon start before dawn, then run downstream past rushing whitewater, dramatic sandstone canyon walls, and cottonwood groves before emerging onto the agricultural plains and finishing at Washington Park in Old Town Fort Collins. The marathon and half-marathon both start at 6:30 AM; the 10K and 5K begin at 7:00 AM from Washington Park.<\/p>\n

Race Details<\/h3>\n

The 2026 Colorado Marathon sold out its full marathon distance completely. The 2027 race is set for Sunday, May 2, 2027, with registration opening July 1, 2026 for all four distances. The full marathon is a Boston qualifier, and the net-downhill profile regularly produces personal records. The mandatory bus boarding for marathon runners runs from 4:00\u20134:45 AM from Old Town Square, with half-marathon buses from the Fort Collins Transportation Center at 4:15\u20135:00 AM. The finish line on Howes Street in Washington Park offers a vibrant community celebration.<\/p>\n

Why Runners Love It<\/h3>\n

The Colorado Marathon is beloved for combining genuine natural splendor with a fast, Boston-qualifying course. Running down the Poudre Canyon at sunrise \u2014 with the river rushing alongside you, canyon walls glowing in early light, and wildlife stirring in the willows \u2014 is one of the most beautiful race experiences in Colorado. The Old Town Fort Collins finish adds a vibrant, community-feel conclusion that keeps runners coming back year after year. The 2026 full marathon selling out months in advance speaks to the race’s enduring popularity.<\/p>\n

Race Weekend Tips<\/h3>\n

The canyon start is cold \u2014 often in the 35\u201345\u00b0F range at 4:30 AM, even in early May. Wear throwaway warm layers to the start. The net-downhill course is fast but punishing on the quads \u2014 train specifically for downhill running. The mandatory bus system is non-negotiable for marathon and half-marathon runners, so arrive at the boarding point with ample time. Fort Collins is a vibrant college town with excellent brewery culture; plan an extra day to explore after the race.<\/p>\n

Register<\/h3>\n

Registration for the 2027 Colorado Marathon opens July 1, 2026, at comarathon.com<\/a>. The full marathon sells out early \u2014 register on opening day. 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Course Highlights<\/h3>\n

The Colorado Marathon Relay gives teams of runners the chance to tackle Colorado’s most scenic downhill marathon course together. Relay teams are divided across the dramatic point-to-point course that descends from the Rocky Mountain foothills through the Cache la Poudre River Canyon \u2014 a designated Wild and Scenic River \u2014 all the way to the finish line in Washington Park in Old Town Fort Collins. The canyon section features rushing whitewater rapids, dramatic sandstone walls, and cottonwood groves; the lower miles roll through agricultural land and Fort Collins neighborhoods before the vibrant downtown finish.<\/p>\n

Race Details<\/h3>\n

The 2027 Colorado Marathon Relay takes place Sunday, May 2, with relay runners bussed to the Poudre Canyon start in the pre-dawn hours. The relay format allows different team members to run individual legs of the canyon-to-city course, making Colorado’s most beloved marathon accessible to groups and teams who want to share the experience. Relay teams finish alongside marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K runners at the Washington Park finish area, with a full post-race celebration in Old Town Fort Collins.<\/p>\n

Why Teams Love It<\/h3>\n

The Colorado Marathon Relay is special because the Poudre Canyon section is one of Colorado’s most stunning natural settings. Teams that participate get to run through places that most people only see from their car on US-287. The combination of genuine wilderness character, the canyon river soundtrack, and the civilized Fort Collins finish area creates a relay experience with both natural beauty and community warmth. It’s one of the most scenic relay courses in the Mountain West.<\/p>\n

Race Weekend Tips<\/h3>\n

The canyon start area is remote and cold before dawn \u2014 relay runners should have full warm layers and a headlamp for the bus ride and pre-race wait. Coordinate transportation carefully between relay legs as the canyon has limited car access. Fort Collins is a wonderful college town with exceptional craft beer culture (it’s the home of New Belgium, Odell, and Fort Collins Brewery) \u2014 build in time to explore after the race. Register early as the relay typically sells out alongside the popular full marathon distance.<\/p>\n

Register<\/h3>\n

Registration for the 2027 Colorado Marathon Relay opens July 1, 2026, at comarathon.com<\/a>. 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