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
Statesman Cap10K (Capitol 10,000)
Course HighlightsThe Statesman Cap10K launches from the iconic Congress Avenue Bridge with sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline. Runners travel west through downtown, past the newly renovated Waterloo Neighborhood Park & Amphitheater at mile one, then wind through the University of Texas campus before descending back toward Riverside Drive. The course finishes with a wide, crowd-lined stretch into the Finish Line Festival at Vic Mathias Shores — dual finish lanes let runners pour in side by
Run For The Water 10-Miler & 5K
Course HighlightsThe Run For The Water course begins in downtown Austin and heads west through Tarrytown and the rolling hills of West Austin before finishing flat and fast back near the lakefront. The 10-miler earns its reputation with genuine elevation challenges in the middle miles — a beloved 600-meter Hill Challenge section pits runners in a sprint up a notable incline, with winners crowned in a dedicated ceremony. The 5K and Kids K offer equally scenic routes accessible to all
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
Statesman Cap10K (Capitol 10,000)
Course HighlightsThe Statesman Cap10K launches from the iconic Congress Avenue Bridge with sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline. Runners travel west through downtown, past the newly renovated Waterloo Neighborhood Park & Amphitheater at mile one, then wind through the University of Texas campus before descending back toward Riverside Drive. The course finishes with a wide, crowd-lined stretch into the Finish Line Festival at Vic Mathias Shores — dual finish lanes let runners pour in side by
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
Horsetooth Half Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Horsetooth Half Marathon is one of the most respected and competitive half marathons in the Mountain West, drawing elite runners and serious age-groupers to the foothills west of Fort Collins each spring. The point-to-point course starts on Dixon Canyon Road in the hills above Horsetooth Reservoir at approximately 6,000 feet, descends through dramatic red rock canyon scenery with views of the reservoir, and finishes at the iconic New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins. The course features +917
Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon — affectionately known as the GTIS Half — has been a Colorado running institution for nearly five decades. The point-to-point course follows the historic path of the Argentine Central Railroad through the stunning Clear Creek Canyon, connecting the Victorian mountain town of Georgetown to the gold-rush heritage town of Idaho Springs. The route follows the canyon's gentle contours along Clear Creek, offering dramatic rock wall scenery, rushing whitewater, and views of Colorado's
Slacker Half Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Slacker Half Marathon earns its name — runners start at the base of Loveland Ski Area at a breathtaking 10,630 feet elevation and ride a net-downhill course all the way to Georgetown at approximately 8,400 feet, losing nearly 2,200 feet over 13.1 miles. The course is a thrilling mix of dirt and paved roads, guiding participants through pristine alpine wetlands and wildflower meadows, past natural waterfalls, dramatic views of the Continental Divide, and through remnants of Colorado's historic
Cherry Creek Sneak
Course HighlightsThe Cherry Creek Sneak is one of Denver's oldest and most beloved springtime running traditions, held annually the last Sunday of April in the vibrant Cherry Creek North neighborhood. Courses of five distances wind through the tree-lined streets of one of Denver's most walkable and stylish districts, passing boutique shops, art galleries, and restaurants. The signature 10-Mile course is the centerpiece for competitive runners, while the 5-Mile, 5K, and 1.5-Mile Sprint options welcome everyone from speedy elites to families