Colorado Marathon
The Lowdown
The Colorado Marathon in Fort Collins is a scenic Spring marathon with courses through Poudre Canyon and into downtown Fort Collins. It also includes a half-marathon, 10K, and 5K. Many runners target this downhill course for fast times and Boston qualifiers.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Boston Qualifier
This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.
Poudre River Canyon, Old Town Fort Collins, Cache la Poudre River scenic stretches.
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Fort Collins, CO, United States
US
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Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 on race day to register for the full marathon
- Runners aged 16–17 may participate in the full marathon only with a signed parent/guardian consent form and race director approval
- Valid government-issued photo ID required at packet pickup
- Official race bib must be worn and visible at all times; bib transfers are prohibited unless approved in writing by race management prior to packet pickup
- Race cutoff time 6 hours 30 minutes from gun time (participants not meeting pace may be removed from course)
- Wheelchair and handcycle athletes must register in the appropriate division and notify race organizers in advance
- No pets or baby strollers allowed on the marathon course
- Medical clearance recommended for participants with pre-existing conditions; carry personal medical information on race day
- No race-day refunds; deferral, bib transfer, or charity options handled per race policy and deadlines posted on the official website
- All participants must follow race rules, directions from officials and volunteers, and local/state laws while on course
Required Documents
- Valid ID at packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via RunSignUp.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds or transfers; entries are non-transferable.
Packet pickup is required at the Pre-Race Expo unless race-morning pickup is purchased.
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