Labor Day Half Marathon
Parker's Labor Day Half Marathon offers a flat, fast course through Salisbury Park, celebrating summer's end.
Race Date
Sep 7, 2026
Location
Parker, CO
Quick facts
- Date
- Monday, September 7, 2026
- Location
- Parker, Colorado
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,453
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Labor Day Half Marathon in Parker, Colorado, marks the final celebration of summer with a scenic run through Salisbury Park, southeast of Denver. This event, first run in 2015 and now in its 11th edition, attracts runners from approximately 19 states.
The course is described as flat and fast, traveling along the scenic banks of Cherry Creek, making it an ideal setting for achieving a personal record. With a median field size of around 558 finishers and a growing trend, the race welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities.
This well-established event offers a T-shirt as giveaway swag, and while only 14% of tracked runners return each year, its popularity continues to grow, providing a festive atmosphere to bid farewell to summer.
Race-provided description
Celebrate the last blast of summer at the Labor Day Half Marathon. Sweat your socks off and let summer have its last hooray at Parker’s Salisbury Park, just a few miles southeast of Denver. There’s a distance to meet every taste with a half marathon, 10K and 5K. The race travels along the scenic banks of the Cherry Creek. This flat and fast course just might propel you to a new personal record! And if you’re in it just for the fun, well, we totally catch your drift. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome.
Logistics
Race Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Salisbury Equestrian Park, Parker, CO, 80134
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park, Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout6811 years running
~558 finishers a year
growing or steady
14% returning runners
8 timing sources
runners from 19 states
winner 1:12:15
typical high 82°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
82°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
37%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,453 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,453
Median time
2:09:09
Latest turnout
342
States
40
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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Frequently asked
When is the Labor Day Half Marathon?
The Labor Day Half Marathon is held on Monday, September 7, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Labor Day Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Parker, Colorado.
What distances does the Labor Day Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Labor Day Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Labor Day Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Labor Day Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,453 runners who have completed the Labor Day Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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