Horsetooth Half Marathon

APR
19
2026
Run a scenic point to point half marathon along Horsetooth Reservoir with a net downhill finish on the Poudre River trail. Toast your effort at the New Belgium Brewing after party at this beloved 53rd running in Fort Collins.
Sun 19 Apr 2026
Half Marathon

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Event overview

The Horsetooth Half Marathon is scheduled for April 19, 2026 in Fort Collins, Colorado. This is the 53rd running of the event. The race offers a single distance:

  • Half marathon

The listed start location is Holiday Twin Drive In, Fort Collins, CO. The finish area and after party are at New Belgium Brewing. The race carries a prize purse of $12,000.

Course and organisation

The course is a point-to-point route that begins near the location of Hughes Stadium and finishes on the Poudre River recreation trail at New Belgium Brewery. The route runs along Centennial Drive beside Horsetooth Reservoir and has a net loss in elevation. The event is owned by the Fort Collins Running Club and managed by Gnar Runners. Registration opens June 26, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon

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