Join us in beautiful Estes Park on June 14 & 15, 2025 for another beautiful weekend of events!!! Rated Top 7 scenic races in the USA by Forbes Magazine.
*New for the Marathon - Marathon starts at 5:10AM - all runners and walkers MUST be on course by 5:20AM. 6 hour time limit, course closes at 11:20AM.
All races finish on the Estes Park High School track. Finisher medals for ALL events! Along with a performance race shirt (gender sizing)!
DOWNHILL START for MARATHON & DOWNHILL HALF MARATHON COURSE!
Marathon & Half Marathon participants will be shuttled from the high school to the start line at the Dao House Sunday morning. Shuttle times will be selected during registration.
*Returning in 2025 - Shining Twin Challenge - Earn special swag and a discounted entry when you register to join us on Saturday for the Longs Peak 5 Mile and follow that up on Sunday with the half marathon! *Be sure to select the Shining Twin Challenge option during registration for the discount!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Marathon
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Sunday, June 15th!
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Register for Marathon$119.68Now registering Mar 3 – Apr 30
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Half Marathon
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Sunday, June 15th!
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Register for Half Marathon$103.63Now registering Mar 3 – Apr 30
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*Shining Twin Challenge
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"Come Run With Us" : Longs Peak 5 Mile on Saturday & the Half Marathon on Sunday - special swag item and discount for combo race entry.
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Register for *Shining Twin Challenge$151.78Now registering Mar 3 – Apr 30
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Longs Peak 5 Mile
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Saturday, June 14th
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Register for Longs Peak 5 Mile$50.14Now registering Mar 3 – Apr 30
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Kids Fun Run
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On Saturday June 14th, kids run in groups by age starting at 10:30AM on the Estes Park High School track. The High School Track team leads this portion of the event. Distances vary from 50m for 4 & 5 year olds to 800m for 11-12 year olds.
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Register for Kids Fun Run$12.69Now registering Mar 3 – Apr 30
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Virtual Marathon
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Run the 26.2...at the date, time and location that works for you! We will be with you in spirit! Event shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to you in June 2024!
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Register for Virtual Marathon$50.14Now registering Mar 3 – Apr 30
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Virtual Half Marathon
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Run 13.1 Miles...at the date, time and location that works for you! We will be with you in spirit! Event shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to you in June 2024!
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Register for Virtual Half Marathon$50.14Now registering Mar 3 – Apr 30
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Schedule
SCHEDULE FOR WEEKEND EVENTS
June 14th - Saturday
- 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - All Races Packet Pickup (Estes Park High School Commons)
- 8:00 a.m. - Longs Peak 5 Miler
- 9:00 a.m. Kids Bike Obstacle Course, games and face painting! (Estes Park Track & Field - registration/check-in on the track)
- 10:30 a.m. - Kids Fun Run - Age Group Races (Estes Park Track & Field)
June 15th - Sunday
- 4:00-6:25 a.m. - Packet Pickup for Marathon and Half Marathon
- 4:00 a.m. - Shuttle transportation will begin from Estes Park High School to the start line at the Dao House. (There is no bus returning runners to the start line from the finish line.)
- 5:00 a.m. - Start for WALKERS for the Estes Park Marathon
- 5:10 - 5:20 a.m. - Marathon Start (rolling start format)
- 5:30 - 7:00 a.m. - Half Marathon Start (rolling start format), runners & walkers
Course closes for all participants at 11:20AM.
Volunteer:
Volunteers are needed throughout the weekend. Earn discounts on registration by volunteering!! The race weekend could always use your help and the help of your support crew. Let us know if you are able to be part of the team! Please Contact: team@epmarathon.org.
Saturday Details
Saturday, June 14th
Longs Peak 5 Miler
- RACE Start Time: 8AM
- Registration includes: 5 Mile event, Longs Peak 5M shirt, and finisher medal
- Bib Pickup: Saturday, inside Estes Park High School, 6:30AM-7:45AM
- Start Line: Lake Estes Trail, NorthEast of the Estes Park High School & Observatory, running counter-clockwise around Lake Estes.
- Finish Line: Estes Park High School Track and Field (all races finish)
- Award categories:
- Top Three Overall Male & Female
- Top Three Male & Female in the following age groups: 13 & Under, 14 - 16, 17 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 - 79, 80 & Over
- No master division
- Awards announced 9:30AM
Sunday Details
The MARATHON & HALF MARATHON courses start from the scenic Dao House on Hwy 7, and descend 1500ft within first 6.5 miles on mix of dirt trail, smooth surface road/pathways!
The Half Marathon will continue to descend directly to Lake Estes Trail for breath taking views of the Continental Divide.
The Marathon runners will travel on the Lake Estes Trail and run the Dry Gulch/Devil's Gulch loop, passing the historic Stanley Hotel.
As with all great journeys, the mountainous beauty will encourage you to overcome the physical and psychological challenges of the climbs and feel the thrill of several scenic downhills. Share the celebration and joy of running with us! Runner’s World magazine recommends this destination race, for a reason!
ESTES PARK HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP
*NEW 6-hour course cut-off time. The marathon/half marathon course will officially close at 11:20 AM. All participants must forfeit bib at 11:20AM if they have not finished. There are NO exceptions...this is for your safety and in appreciation of our volunteers.
This is NOT a mass start event. The start line will be open on a continuous basis according to the following schedule:
- All Marathon WALKERS: Start 5:00AM
All Marathon Runners Start 5:10AM -5:20AM
All Half Marathon Runners Start 5:30AM- 7:00AM (no late starters after 7AM)
There will not be an official Gear Drop at start line. Any items found at the start will be bagged and dropped at finish line. The race organization is NOT responsible for any “lost” items.
AWARDS - Marathon & Half Marathon
- Top Three Overall Male & Female
- Top Two Male & Female Masters (40 yrs and older)
- Top Three Male & Female in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 -79, 80 & Up
Kids Event Details
KIDS, KIDS, KIDS: BIKE, RUN, FUN!
- Early Registration: 6:30AM- 8:30AM, Estes Park High School Commons
- Bike Obstacle Course: begin 9:00AM
- Games & face painting: begin 9:00AM
- Age group races: 10:30AM-11AM, with finisher medals
- Event ends 11:30AM
Transportation
Transportation to the start line:
- All participants are asked to use the provided shuttle services to reduce traffic on CO 7 race route. We want you to be safe and enjoy the magnificent views! Please help us, help YOU and race friends.
- During registration, participants will choose their shuttle departure time. The shuttle ride is about 20-25 minutes, upon arrival runners can use port-o-johns if needed, and then should proceed to the start line. We expect you can be out on the course within approximately 10 minutes of disembarking the shuttle bus.
- Bus departures begin at 4:00AM. Please plan to be ready to board the bus 10 minutes prior to your departure time. The schedule needs to be strictly adhered to. For reference, your email confirmation will show the bus departure time you selected.
There will not be an official Gear Drop at start line. Any items found at the start will be bagged and dropped at finish line. The race organization is NOT responsible for any “lost” items.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed throughout the weekend. Earn up to 50% off of your registration fee by volunteering!! (If you've already registered, no problem, after you sign up to volunteer email michelle@halsports.net to set up a refund) There are opportunities during the week, Saturday, and Sunday so no matter which event you want to participate in, we can find a volunteer spot for you!! Let us know if you can be part of the team!
OR maybe your friends and family will be there to support you and want to additionally earn you a credit towards your registration! We would love to have their support!
You can sign up to volunteer using the volunteer button on the left. Or please contact: team@epmarathon.org
Contact information
- Event contact
- HAL Sports (on behalf of Estes Park Marathon)
- michelle@halsports.net
- Website
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