MARATHON | HALF MARATHON | 10K | 5K
Race Information
Race Information
May 5, 2024
Event Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
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Marathon
RACE START: May 5, 2024 at 6:30 AM
MANDATORY PACKET PICK-UP
Pre Race Day Pickup location for 2024 is:
The Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hours:
Friday, May 3rd: 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Saturday, May 4th: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Every race participant must pick up their race packet at the Pre Race Day Packet Pickup & Expo at The Lincoln Center. Look for the designated Race Packet Pick-up Area inside the Lincoln Center.
The only exception is for runners who registered and paid for the race morning packet pickup option. This was done during registration or can be added later by logging back into your EnMotive account to add the Race Day Packet Pickup Option for $20.
Race Day Packet Pickup for the full marathon will be from 4:00 - 4:30 am at the bus pickup location.
We are an equal opportunity provider, authorized by special use permit to operate on the land in Roosevelt National Forest.
MANDATORY BUS LOADING
All participants must ride the bus to the start of the race.
Board the event provided FREE luxury buses departing from the South edge of Old Town Square on Mountain Street. The buses will have a restroom on them and eating and drinking is allowed. Upon arriving at the start, all participants must exit the buses.
Marathon Bus Boarding from 4:15AM - 5:00AM
Please be on time. No exception to departure times.
Pick-up Location:
South edge of Old Town Square on E. Mountain Ave. just East of N. College Ave.
Parking Info:
There is free parking in the surface level lot at Oak Street and Remington Street and also in the parking garage at Mountain Avenue and Remington Street.
Participants receiving transportation to start(excluding 10K) by any other means than event provided buses will be disqualified.
Your race bib is your bus pass.
5k
RACE START: May 5, 2024 at 7:00 AM
MANDATORY PACKET PICK-UP
Pre Race Day Packet Pickup location for 2024 is:
The Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hours:
Friday, May 3rd: 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Saturday, May 4th: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Every race participant must pick up their race packet at the Pre Race Day Packet Pickup & Expo at The Lincoln Center. Look for the designated Race Packet Pick-up Area inside the Lincoln Center.
The only exception is for runners who registered and paid for the race morning packet pickup option. This was done during registration or can be added later by logging back into your EnMotive account to add the Race Day Packet Pickup Option for $20.
Race Day Packet Pickup for the 5k will be from 5:45 - 6:15 am near the finish line in Washington Park.
MANDATORY BUS LOADING
All participants must ride the bus to the start of the race.
Board the event provided FREE luxury buses departing from the Fort Collins Transportation Center at LaPorte Avenue and Mason Street. The buses will have a restroom on them and eating and drinking is allowed. Upon arriving at the start, all participants must exit the buses.
5k bus boarding from 6:00AM - 6:30AM
Please be on time. No exception to departure times.
Pick-up Location:
Fort Collins Transportation Center at LaPorte Avenue and Mason Street.
Parking Info:
There is a large, free parking garage available at the intersection of LaPorte Avenue and Mason Street.
Participants receiving transportation to start(excluding 10K) by any other means than event provided buses will be disqualified.
*Your race bib is your bus pass.
5k Parking Map
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Thanks to Hydrapak, the 2023 10k and 5k will be fully cupless!
If you are running the 10k or 5k, you will be given a Hydrapak Speedcup to carry with you during the race.
Please see our FAQ page for further details!
Marathon
May 5, 2024 at 6:30AM
Mandatory Packet Pick-Up
Details
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup Location for 2023 is The Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hours:
Friday, May 3: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday, May 4: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Every race participant must pick up their race packet at the Pre Race Packet Pickup & Expo at The Lincoln Center, Look for the designated Race Packet Pick-up Area inside The Lincoln Center.
The only exception is for runners who registered and paid for the race morning packet pickup option. This was done during registration or can be added later by logging back into your EnMotive account to add the Race Day Packet Pickup Option for $20.
Race Day Packet Pickup for the full marathon will be from 4:00 – 4:30 am at the bus pickup location.
We are an equal opportunity provider, authorized by special use permit to operate on the land in Roosevelt National Forest.
Mandatory Bus Loading
details
Race beings at 6:30 am
All participants must ride the bus to the start of the race.
Board the event provided FREE luxury buses departing from the South edge of Old Town Square on Mountain Street. The buses will have a restroom on them and eating and drinking is allowed. Upon arriving at the start, all participants must exit the buses.
Marathon bus boarding from 4:15 am – 5:00 am
Please be on time. No exception to departure times.
Pick-up Location:
South edge of Old Town Square on East Mountain Ave, just east of N. College Ave.
Parking Info:
There is free parking in the surface level lot at Oak Street and Remington Street and also in the parking garage at Mountain Avenue and Remington Street.
Participants receiving transportation to start(excluding 10K) by any other means than event provided buses will be disqualified.
Your race bib is your bus pass.
Half Marathon
May 5, 2024 at 6:30AM
Mandatory Packet Pickup
Details
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup Location for 2023 is The Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hours:
Friday, May 3: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday, May 4: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Every race participant must pick up their race packet at the Pre Race Packet Pickup & Expo at The Lincoln Center, Look for the designated Race Packet Pick-up Area inside The Lincoln Center.
The only exception is for runners who registered and paid for the race morning packet pickup option. This was done during registration or can be added later by logging back into your EnMotive account to add the Race Day Packet Pickup Option for $20.
Race Day Packet Pickup for the half marathon will be from 4:15 – 4:45 am near the finish line in Washington Park.
Mandatory Bus Loading
details
Race begins at 6:30 am
All participants must ride the bus to the start of the race.
Board the event provided FREE luxury buses departing from the Fort Collins Transportation Center at LaPorte Avenue and Mason Street. The buses will have a restroom on them and eating and drinking is allowed. Upon arriving at the start, all participants must exit the buses.
Half Marathon bus boarding from 4:30 am – 5:15 am
Please be on time. No exception to departure times.
Pick-up Location:
Fort Collins Transportation Center at LaPorte Avenue and Mason Street
Parking Info:
There is a large, free parking garage available at the intersection of LaPorte Avenue and Mason Street.
Participants receiving transportation to start(excluding 10K) by any other means than event provided buses will be disqualified.
Your race bib is your bus pass.
10k
May 5, 2024 at 7:00AM
Mandatory Packet Pick-Up
Details
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup Location for 2023 is The Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hours:
Friday, May 3: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday, May 4: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Every race participant must pick up their race packet at the Pre Race Packet Pickup & Expo at The Lincoln Center, Look for the designated Race Packet Pick-up Area inside The Lincoln Center.
The only exception is for runners who registered and paid for the race morning packet pickup option. This was done during registration or can be added later by logging back into your EnMotive account to add the Race Day Packet Pickup Option for $20.
Race Day Packet Pickup for the 10k will be from 6:15 – 6:45 am near the start/finish line in Washington Park.
No buses for the 10k
details
The 10k will start and finish near Washington Park on N. Howes Street!
Race begins at 7:00AM
Strollers are allowed for the 10k only. Dogs are discouraged.
Thanks to Hydrapak, the 2023 10k and 5k will be fully cupless!
If you are running the 10k or 5k, you will be given a Hydrapak SpeedCup to carry with you during the race.
Please see our FAQ page for further details!
5k
May 5, 2024 at 7:00AM
Mandatory Packet Pickup
Details
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup Location for 2023 is The Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hours:
Friday, May 3: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday, May 4: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Every race participant must pick up their race packet at the Pre Race Packet Pickup & Expo at The Lincoln Center, Look for the designated Race Packet Pick-up Area inside The Lincoln Center.
The only exception is for runners who registered and paid for the race morning packet pickup option. This was done during registration or can be added later by logging back into your EnMotive account to add the Race Day Packet Pickup Option for $20.
Race Day Packet Pickup for the 5k will be from 5:45 – 6:15 am at the bus pickup location.
Mandatory Bus Loading
details
Race Start Time: 7:00 am
All participants must ride the bus to the start of the race.
Board the event provided FREE luxury buses departing from the Fort Collins Transportation Center at LaPorte Avenue and Mason Street. The buses will have a restroom on them and eating and drinking is allowed. Upon arriving at the start, all participants must exit the buses.
5k bus boarding from 6:00 am – 6:30 am
Please be on time. No exception to departure times.
Pick-up Location:
Fort Collins Transportation Center at LaPorte Avenue and Mason Street
Parking Info:
There is a large, free parking garage available at the intersection of LaPorte Avenue and Mason Street.
Participants receiving transportation to start(excluding 10K) by any other means than event provided buses will be disqualified.
Your race bib is your bus pass.
Thanks to Hydrapak, the 2023 10k and 5k will be fully cupless!
If you are running the 10k or 5k, you will be given a Hydrapak SpeedCup to carry with you during the race.
Please see our FAQ page for further details!
BAG CHECK AND RETRIEVAL
The start of the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K will have bag drop available that will be transported and available for pick up at the finish. Please, no valuables or breakable items, and small bags would be appreciated.
The race is not responsible for any items dropped along the course. All items dropped on the course are donated to charity.
Sherpa Post-Race Party
The Sherpa Post-Race Party will have bands playing on the stage at Washington Park. Sherpa is the on-demand app safely connecting athletes with personalized guides and training partners!
For 2023, bands will be Heart Medicine from 8:30 am – 10:30 am and The Waido Experience from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
The Odell Brewing Beer Garden will be serving two of their locally brewed beers and two of their locally brewed hard kombucha flavors from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm in Washington Park. Participants can get a free beer with the tab on their bib. Additional beer can be purchased for $5 cash or credit card (credit card preferred) with all proceeds benefiting the FoCo Cafe. Please have your ID available to get a wristband either at the Packet Pick-up & Expo or in Washington Park.
Aid Stations
For 2023, there will be 12 aid stations on the Marathon course and 7 aid stations on the Half Marathon course. They are located at the following Marathon mileage marks (approximate):
Aid Station #1: 2.6 (The Rock Tunnel)
Aid Station #2: 5.0 (Ouzel Day Use Area)
Aid Station #3: 7.2 (Poudre Park)
Aid Station #4: 10.1 (Raft Put In)
Aid Station #5: 12.8 (Green Pipe)
Aid Station #6: 15.3 (Guard Rail)
Aid Station #7: 16.8 (Ted’s Place)
Aid Station #8: 19.1 (Bagel Hill)
Aid Station #9: 21.4 (Lyon’s Park)
Aid Station #10: 23.2 (Taft Hill)
Aid Station #11: 24.2 (Shields)
Aid Station #12: 25.3 (Lee Martinez)
DOWNLOADABLE LIST
Aid Stations will be equipped with: Eldorado Springs Water, Gatorade, limited first aid supplies, portable toilets, and communication to finish. Honey Stinger Energy Gels and Chews will be available at the Green Pipe Aid Station (mile 12.8) and Bagel Hill Aide Station (Mile 19.1)
BAG CHECK AND RETRIEVAL
The start of the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K will have bag drop available that will be transported and available for pick up at the finish. Please, no valuables or breakable items, and small bags would be appreciated.
The race is not responsible for any items dropped along the course. All items dropped on the course are donated to charity.
Sherpa Post-Race Party
The Sherpa Post-Race Party will have bands playing on the stage at Washington Park. Sherpa is the on-demand app safely connecting athletes with personalized guides and training partners.
For 2023, bands will be Heart Medicine from 8:30 am – 10:30 am and The Waido Experience from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
The Odell Brewing Beer Garden will be serving two of their locally brewed beers and two of their locally brewed hard kombucha flavors from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm in Washington Park. Participants can get a free beer with the tab on their bib. Additional beer can be purchased for $5 cash or credit card (credit card preferred) with all proceeds benefiting the FoCo Cafe. Please have your ID available to get a wristband either at the Packet Pick-up & Expo or in Washington Park.
Aid Stations
For 2023, there will be 12 aid stations on the Marathon course and 7 aid stations on the Half Marathon course. They are located at the following Marathon mileage marks (approximate):
Aid Station #1: 2.6 (The Rock Tunnel)
Aid Station #2: 5.0 (Ouzel Day Use Area)
Aid Station #3: 7.2 (Poudre Park)
Aid Station #4: 10.1 (Raft Put In)
Aid Station #5: 12.8 (Green Pipe)
Aid Station #6: 15.3 (Guard Rail)
Aid Station #7: 16.8 (Ted’s Place)
Aid Station #8: 19.1 (Bagel Hill)
Aid Station #9: 21.4 (Lyon’s Park)
Aid Station #10: 23.2 (Taft Hill)
Aid Station #11: 24.2 (Shields)
Aid Station #12: 25.3 (Lee Martinez)
DOWNLOADABLE LIST
Aid Stations will be equipped with: Eldorado Springs Water, Gatorade, limited first aid supplies, portable toilets, and communication to finish. Honey Stinger Energy Gels and Chews will be available at the Green Pipe Aid Station (mile 12.8) and Bagel Hill Aide Station (Mile 19.1)
Training Tips
A marathon is an arduous event and can be dangerous, even under good conditions, if a person isn’t adequately prepared. This program is a gradual expansion of training but is general in its conception and cannot take into account individual needs and differences. At best it is a general guideline and in no way represents the perfect solution to any single individual’s needs.
ALL of the miles in the schedule should be run at an easy effort. An easy effort can be defined as a pace at which you can easily converse with someone running with you. You should be able to talk in easy sentences. The pace should feel very relaxed and comfortable.
Walking breaks are perfectly fine
The goal should always be to run and walk for the complete amount of time allotted for the workout. If you do walk, walk quickly and return to running as soon as you feel the effort level has returned to a controlled, easy level.
Buy shoes that work for your feet and replace them frequently
You can expect to get no more than 400 to 500 miles of running out of a pair of top end running shoes. Many injuries are directly related to worn out shoes so examine yours closely every time you wear them. Look for collapsed mid-soles and worn down out-soles. Use a specialty running store where you’ll find good equipment and salespeople that will find the right shoe for your feet. Wear your running shoes only for running.
Keep a record of your training
A running log is a great way to keep track of shoe wear and monitor your progress. Use a notebook, day planner, or calendar to record your workouts; both what you did and how you felt.
Find a training companion
There’s nothing like shared motivation to help you through a marathon training program. Locate a training partner or group that has similar abilities.
Find a source of information about running
A training partner who has experience with marathons, Runner’s World Online (WWW.RUNNERSWORLD.COM), books, magazines, running stores… all offer information that will help you with answers to problems that might come up.
Hydrate on your long runs
Use a sports drink to help get you through runs longer than 60 minutes. Practicing with the sports drink you’ll be offered in the marathon (Gatorade) is always a good idea. Whether you carry a bottle or hide bottles alongside the road, using a replacement fluid can be the difference between a successful long run and a miserable experience. Drink a lot and drink often. You’ll quickly learn how much you’re comfortable with and that will help you during the marathon.
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