Durango Marathon
Durango Marathon offers a scenic fall road race through a historic Colorado mountain town.
Race Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Durango, CO
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Location
- Durango, Colorado
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, Durango Marathon Weekend 5k
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 82
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The inaugural Durango Marathon & Half Marathon, set for October 11, 2026, invites runners to experience a Colorado mountain town during peak autumn foliage. The course features scenic paved routes winding through and around Durango, starting and finishing near the historic downtown and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Station.
Designed as a destination race, it promises expansive views and quiet roads, with professional operations blended with small-town hospitality. Runners can expect fully supported aid stations, accurate timing, quality finisher medals and shirts, and a welcoming finish-line atmosphere. The course largely utilizes wide road shoulders, ensuring a safe and smooth experience that highlights the special landscapes of the San Juan Mountains.
Beyond the race, October in Durango offers a prime opportunity to enjoy fall hiking, local breweries, and vibrant dining and shopping. The event is crafted as a weekend experience, aiming to establish a new tradition rooted in endurance, community, and the beauty of fall in the region.
Race-provided description
IMPORTANT UPDATE: ALL RACES START 30 MINUTES EARLIER To get ahead of anticipate thunderstorms and ensure racer safety, our Sunday start times are now 7:00 a.m. for the Marathon, 7:15 a.m. for the Half Marathon, and 7:30 a.m. for the 5K. These replace all previously announced start times—please adjust your arrival plans and arrive at least 30–45 minutes before your race, allowing extra time for parking and walking to the start. Colorado's Newest Fall Classic.
Join us on October 11, 2026, for the inaugural Durango Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K—a scenic road race experience through one of Colorado's most beautiful mountain communities. Starting and finishing at Santa Rita Park along the banks of the Animas River, runners will enjoy crisp autumn temperatures, spectacular fall colors, sweeping views of the San Juan Mountains, and a course designed to showcase the best of Durango. Whether you're chasing a personal best, checking a marathon off your bucket list, or simply looking for an unforgettable race-cation, the Durango Marathon offers a unique combination of challenge, beauty, and community. As a first-year event, participants have the opportunity to become part of race history and help establish what we hope will become one of the premier fall running events in the Four Corners region.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start Time
7:45 AM
Giveaway
Race Shirt
Start Location
111 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO, 81301
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain, Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~98 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 14 states
winner 1:34:33
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
59%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 82 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
82
Median time
2:24:44
Latest turnout
82
States
14
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Durango Marathon?
The Durango Marathon was held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
Where does the Durango Marathon take place?
It takes place in Durango, Colorado.
What distances does the Durango Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, Durango Marathon Weekend 5k.
Is the Durango Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Durango Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
How many people run the Durango Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 82 runners who have completed the Durango Marathon.
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