Decker Challenge Half Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Decker Challenge earned its name honestly — the course rolls through the scenic east Austin countryside around Decker Lake, throwing steady climbs and descents at runners for all 13.1 miles. Hosted at Travis County Expo Center, the start/finish area provides ample space for spectators and post-race festivities. The 2026 edition features a special edition sunlight-reactive finisher medal and a magic 4-in-1 long sleeve tee that reveals hidden messages when you sweat.Race DetailsThe 48th Decker Challenge takes place December
Colorado Marathon
Course HighlightsThe 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
BolderBOULDER 10K
Course HighlightsThe BolderBOULDER is more than a race — it's Boulder's biggest party of the year, drawing over 50,000 participants through the heart of the city on Memorial Day. The 10K course winds through Boulder's eclectic neighborhoods, past live bands, costumed cheerleaders, and lawn-side water stations manned by local characters, before culminating in the stadium finish at CU Boulder's Folsom Field. Runners enter the field to the roar of tens of thousands of spectators and then watch a world-class professional
Colfax Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Colfax Marathon is the ultimate urban tour of Denver, starting and finishing at Ferril Lake in City Park at 5,280 feet — Mile High elevation. The marathon course winds through Denver's most iconic landmarks: runners pass through Empower Field at Mile High on the warning track (twice!), traverse a full mile inside Denver Zoo with elephants, giraffes, zebras, and lions as live spectators, high-five firefighters inside Denver Fire Station #1, and take in sweeping views of the Rocky
Columbia Gorge Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Columbia Gorge Marathon is set in one of America's most spectacular natural corridors — the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area — with courses along the Historic Columbia River Highway and through Hood River County's iconic orchard country. October timing means peak fall foliage on the basalt walls of the Gorge, golden leaves in the apple and pear orchards, and the dramatic snow-dusted peaks of Mount Hood and Mount Adams as a constant backdrop. The full marathon, half
Eugene Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Eugene Marathon course is one of the most historically meaningful routes in American distance running. Starting and finishing at Hayward Field on Agate Street, the course sends runners through the University of Oregon's iconic neighborhoods, south along E Amazon to Frank Kinney Park, and back through the university campus before joining the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System along the Willamette River. The half marathon loops west in Alton Baker Park before returning to Hayward Field for a finish
Pints to Pasta Portland
Course HighlightsPints to Pasta is one of Portland's most beloved road races, offering a beautiful and fast point-to-point course through the heart of the city. The race starts with a dramatic crossing of the Broadway Bridge before dropping onto Naito Parkway along the west side of the Willamette River. Runners cross the Morrison Bridge and finish at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) on the east bank. The course showcases Portland's iconic bridges and riverfront in a single exhilarating
Shamrock Run Portland
Course HighlightsThe Shamrock Run Fest is the Pacific Northwest's premier St. Patrick's Day running celebration and Oregon's largest road race, hosting nearly 19,000 runners along a picturesque course through the heart of Portland. The half marathon starts at 7:20 a.m. from SW Naito Parkway and Pine Street, winding through overgrown woods, waterfront paths, and historic bridges before returning to Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The 8K, 5K, Stride Walk, and Doernbecher Leprechaun Lap all start later in the morning, ensuring the
Anacortes Half Marathon & 5k
The Anacortes Half Marathon & 5k is a scenic race offering flat courses with breathtaking waterfront and mountain views on Fidalgo Island. Course Highlights The half marathon features a 'lollipop' course that begins and ends at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, with a stunning loop around March Point. Runners traverse a private gravel road on Swinomish Tribal land, which is normally closed to the public, offering a rare and scenic experience. The route is described as flat and beautiful, providing extensive views
UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon
Seattle's original hometown marathon is a historic Thanksgiving weekend tradition that has been taking runners through the heart of the city since 1970. [Seattle Marathon Association](https://www.seattlemarathon.org/about) Course Highlights The course begins at the iconic Seattle Center and takes runners on a scenic tour through the city's diverse neighborhoods. Participants will navigate through the lush Washington Park Arboretum and the University of Washington campus, offering views of Lake Washington and the city skyline. The route features rolling hills and varied terrain, eventually heading