Horsetooth Half Marathon - Presented by Fort Collins Connexion
Race Date
Apr 19, 2026
Location
Fort Collins, CO
The Experience
Welcome to the 53rd running of the Horsetooth Half Marathon, Presented by Fort Collins Connexion. Your race will take you on a scenic point-to-point journey from the location of Hughes Stadium, the former home of the CSU Rams, to the finish line party at New Belgium Brewery. On the way you'll tackle the challenging hills of Centennial Drive along the shorelines of the shimmering Horsetooth Reservoir, before you head for the famed New Belgium Finish Line Party on the downhill Poudre River recreation trail. Whether an elite runner or a first time half marathoner, the Horsetooth Half Marathon offers a challenging yet surprisingly fast course, with a net loss in elevation.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Fort Collins, CO, Fort Collins, CO, 80526
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Course Map
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Quality Score
Runner Favorite8627 years running
~3,815 finishers a year
shrinking
34% returning runners
2 timing sources · 10 photos
runners from 44 states
winner 1:06:31
typical high 56°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
30°
Afternoon (High)
56°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
55%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 31,947 finishers actually crossed the line across 27 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
31,947
Median time
2:10:45
Latest turnout
1,908
States
50
Turnout by year
2018–2026
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