Join us in beautiful Estes Park on June 19 & 20, 2027 for another beautiful weekend of events!!! Rated Top 7 scenic races in the USA by Forbes Magazine.
DOWNHILL START for MARATHON & DOWNHILL HALF MARATHON COURSE!
Marathon & Half Marathon participants will be shuttled from the Estes Park high school to the start line at the Dao House Sunday morning. All races finish on the Estes Park High School track.
Finisher medals for ALL events! Along with a performance race shirt!
“SUNRISE ACHIEVERS”- You love to complete destination marathons but need a little more time. We offer an extra early start as a group and MUST finish the MARATHON within 6.5 hours. All Sunrise Achievers are required to be on the first bus departing the Estes Park High School at 4AM. A unique “Sunrise Achiever” race shirt will be given for these participants.
SHINING TWIN CHALLENGE- race the Longs Peak 5 Mile and the Estes Park Half Marathon and receive a special finisher medal! Please register for each event individually.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Estes Trail Descent
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
Sunday: 7.75 Mile Trail Run. 6AM Start. Limited Capacity!
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Register for Estes Trail Descent$44.79
Early Registration Pricing
Now registering Aug 18 – Sep 30 -
$50.14Oct 1 – Dec 31
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$50.14Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$55.49Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$60.83May 1 – Jun 19
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Sunrise Achievers - Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
4:45AM start for Marathon walkers
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Register for Sunrise Achievers - Marathon$108.98
Early Registration Pricing
Now registering Aug 18 – Sep 30 -
$119.68Oct 1 – Dec 31
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$125.03Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$135.73Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$146.43May 1 – Jun 19
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Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
Sunday, June 20th
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Register for Marathon$108.98
Early Registration Pricing
Now registering Aug 18 – Sep 30 -
$119.68Oct 1 – Dec 31
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$125.03Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$135.73Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$146.43May 1 – Jun 19
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Half Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
Sunday, June 20th
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Register for Half Marathon$98.28
Early Registration Pricing
Now registering Aug 18 – Sep 30 -
$103.63Oct 1 – Dec 31
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$108.98Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$119.68Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$125.03May 1 – Jun 19
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Longs Peak 5 Mile
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
Saturday, June 19th
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Register for Longs Peak 5 Mile$44.79
Early Registration Pricing
Now registering Aug 18 – Sep 30 -
$44.79Oct 1 – Dec 31
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$50.14Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$55.49Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$60.83May 1 – Jun 19
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Kids Fun Run
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
On Sat. June 19th, kids activities begin at 9, kids run at 10:30 - kids will run in groups by age. The High School Track team leads this activity. 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$12.69
Early Registration Pricing
Now registering Aug 18 – Sep 30 -
$12.69Oct 1 – Dec 31
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$12.69Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$12.69Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$12.69May 1 – Jun 19
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Virtual Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
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/ early July.
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Register for Virtual Marathon$50.14
Early Registration Pricing
Now registering Aug 18 – Sep 30 -
$50.14Oct 1 – Dec 31
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$55.49Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$55.49Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$55.49May 1 – Jun 19
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Virtual Half Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
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/ early July.
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Register for Virtual Half Marathon$50.14
Early Registration Pricing
Now registering Aug 18 – Sep 30 -
$50.14Oct 1 – Dec 31
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$55.49Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$55.49Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$55.49May 1 – Jun 19
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Schedule
SCHEDULE FOR WEEKEND EVENTS
June 19th - Saturday
- 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - All Races Packet Pickup & Registration (Estes Park High School Commons)
- 8:00 a.m. - Longs Peak 5 Miler Start (North of the High School building and east of The Observatory)
- 9:00 a.m. - Kids Bike Obstacle Course, games and face painting! (Estes Park Track & Field - registration/check-in on the track)
- 9:30 a.m. - Longs Peak 5 Miler Awards Announced
- 10:30 a.m. - Kids Fun Run - Age Group Races (Estes Park Track & Field - registration/check-in on the track)
June 20th - Sunday
- 3:50 - 6:20 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 will be no bus returning runners to the start line/Dao House from the finish line.)
- 4:45 a.m. - Sunrise Achievers Start (walkers depart with pacer to meet 11:15AM course closure) **This is for ALL marathon walkers!
- 5:00 - 5:20 a.m. - Marathon Start (rolling start format). PLEASE NOTE _ Course closes at 11:15AM
- 5:30 - 7:00 a.m. - Half Marathon Start (rolling start format)
- 6:00 a.m. - Estes Trail Descent (group start)
Course closes for all participants at 11:15AM.
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 19th
Race Registration:
7AM – 5PM Saturday, June 19th only
Estes Park High School, 1600 Manford Ave, at the Commons.
Race Packet Pick up:
7AM-5PM Saturday, June 19th
Sunday, June 20th, 3:45AM - 4:45AM Marathon and 4AM - 6:20AM Half Marathon
All Races offer Finisher Medals, Race Shirts, and assortment of food!
Longs Peak 5 Mile:
June 19th
8AM Race Start Time
Start Location, North of the High School building and east of The Observatory
Finish: Estes Park High School Track and Field, adjacent to Brodie Ave and school buildings
Awards announced: 9:15AM
Longs Peak 5 Mile Awards – 1st and 2nd place male and female overall; then 1st and 2nd place, male and female, in the following categories: 15 & under, 16 – 19, 20- 29, 30- 39, 40- 49, 50-59, 60 - 69, 70 – 79, and 80 & over
KIDS, KIDS, KIDS: BIKE, RUN, FUN!:
JUNE 19TH
9AM to 11:30AM games, arts & crafts, bike obstacle course
10:30AM Kids Run! And receive a KIDS medal!
Location: Estes Park High School Track and Field, adjacent to Brodie Ave and school buildings
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
Start Times:
4:45AM - "Sunrise Achievers” start
5:00AM – 5:20AM Full Marathon Rolling Start
5:30AM – 7AM Half Marathon Rolling Start
6:00AM Estes Trail Descent
“SUNRISE ACHIEVERS”, for walkers & slower MARATHON runners only
JUNE 20th
4AM bus departure from High School
4:45AM Group Race Start Time at The Dao House
You love to complete destination marathons but need a little more time. We offer an extra early start as a group and MUST finish the MARATHON within 6.5 hours. All Sunrise Achievers are required to be on the first bus departing the Estes Park High School at 4AM. A unique “Sunrise Achiever” race shirt will be given for these participants.
Estes Park Marathon:
June 20th
5AM to 5:20AM Rolling Start
Start Location, The Dao House
Finish: Estes Park High School Track and Field, adjacent to Brodie Ave and school buildings
Awards announced: 9:00AM
Estes Park Marathon Awards – 1st and 2nd place male and female overall; then 1st and 2nd place, male and female, in the following categories: 15 & under, 16 – 19, 20- 29, 30- 39, 40- 49, 50-59, 60 - 69, 70 – 79
Estes Park Half Marathon:
June 20th
5:30AM to 7AM Rolling Start
Start Location, The Dao House
Finish: Estes Park High School Track and Field, adjacent to Brodie Ave and school buildings
Awards announced: 8:30AM
Estes Park Half Marathon Awards – 1st and 2nd place male and female overall; then 1st and 2nd place, male and female, in the following categories: 15 & under, 16 – 19, 20- 29, 30- 39, 40- 49, 50-59, 60 - 69, 70 – 79, and 80 & over
SHINING TWIN CHALLENGE- race the Longs Peak 5 Mile and the Estes Park Half Marathon and receive special finisher medal.
Estes Trail Descent, 7.75 miles:
June 20th
LIMITED ENTRY
6AM Race Start Time
Start Location, The Dao House
Finish: Estes Park High School Track and Field, adjacent to Brodie Ave and school buildings
Awards announced: 8AM
Estes Trail Descent Awards – 1st and 2nd place male and female overall; then 1st and 2nd place, male and female, in the following categories: 15 & under, 16 – 19, 20- 29, 30- 39, 40- 49, 50-59, 60 - 69, 70 – 79, and 80 & over
Kids Event Details
KIDS, KIDS, KIDS: BIKE, RUN, FUN!
- Location: Estes Park High School Track
- 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
Estes Trail Descent
For this inaugural year, registration is limited to 40 participants, so don't wait, register today!
Event will take place on Sunday, June 20th alongside the Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon. Same start and finish lines as these long-standing events. This means during registration you will select a shuttle time to transfer you from Estes Park High School to the start line.
Participants will need to purchase a $15 (no vehicle) day pass to Rocky Mountain National Park, seperately from registration. You will need to show proof of purchase when picking up your bib. Passes can be purchsed here.
Start Line (Dao House) Details
Start Location:
The Dao House, 6120 CO-Hwy 7. Start line is located in the lower parking lot.
- Transportation to Start Line: All Sunday participants are strongly encouraged to take the provided Rocky Mountain Transit buses from the Estes Park High School parking lot to the Dao House start line area. Buses will begin running at 4:00AM. To reduce waiting and bus crowding, runners will sign up for their bus departure time when they register. Sign up is first come, first serve. Register early to secure your favorite bus time.
- NO transportation provided to return to start area post race. (Races finish at the high school track)
- Drop off by private vehicles is discouraged but if needed, runners can be dropped off across from the entrance to the Dao House property. NO PRIVATE VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED ONTO THE DAO HOUSE PROPERTY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Start Support: Several Porta Potties are provided. Water & gels provided.
- NO Gear Drop at start
- Rolling Start: ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss a1Once runners disembark from bus, they can use the restroom and/or line up at start line to begin their glorious run!
- Aid Stations & Water Stations: Provided approximately every 2 miles. Beginning at MM6, Aid stations offer: Gels, Gatorade drink, & water. Water Stations offer: Water & Gatorade.
- Public Restrooms & PP: PP located at the Dao House and at ALL Aid Stations. Public Restrooms are located along the Lake Estes Trail.
- 6 hour course cut off time.
- All marathon participants must pass the 16MM (top of Dry Gulch Road) by 8:41AM and 20MM by 9:36AM (Stanley Hotel) or be taken off course.
- The course will officially close at 11:15AM. All participants must forfeit bib at 11:15AM, if they have not finished. There are NO exceptions.
- Packet Pick-up: is available at race registration at the Estes Park High School Commons Saturday, 7:00am- 5:00pm, or Sunday, 4:00AM – 6:25AM.
- NO Registration ALLOWED on race day.
- FINISHER CERTIFICATES– All marathon and half marathon finishers will be emailed a finisher certificate after the race.
- BEAUTIFUL FINISHER MEDAL– All marathon and half marathon finishers will receive a well deserved medal, to celebrate and brag about their achievement, for years to come!
- AWARDS: Age Group Awards for the Marathon & Half-Marathon: 19 & under, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50- 59, 60- 69, 70 -79, 80+. Overall Masters category- 40 years and older.
- AWARDS DISTRIBUTED: Overall Top 3 Finishers receive awards at finish line 9:30AM. Age group awards will be mailed to award winners.
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. In most cases, we anticipate 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.
Contact information
- Event contact
- HAL Sports (on behalf of Estes Park Marathon)
- Website
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