
The Colorado Marathon
Race Date
May 2, 2027
Location
Fort Collins, CO
The Experience
Early Bird Registration will open on July 1, 2026. Join us for the Colorado Marathon in Fort Collins next May! Our annual event takes place in the stunning Poudre Canyon and the gorgeous natural areas of Fort Collins in Northern Colorado. Each year, thousands of runners participate in this incredible event to test their endurance, push themselves to new heights, set new PRs, and race alongside other running enthusiasts who share a passion for health and fitness. Many even run Colorado’s fastest race to qualify for the Boston Marathon! Regardless of why you join us at this momentous event, we’re happy to have you! With one of the most scenic downhill courses in the state, four different distances to choose from, and a vibrant community-centric atmosphere, this is one race you don’t want to miss. But be quick! Our event sells out quickly, so register early to save your spot in the race. Keep reading to learn all the details about this thrilling running adventure! Note: Once a race reaches capacity, a limited number of entries are reserved for the "Charity Fund." These entries are double the price and all proceeds go to local charities and non-profits that are involved in the race. Once we hit the Charity Fund entries, this is the only way to register for that distance. Once the limited number of Charity Fund entries are sold, the race will be officially sold out and registration for that distance will be closed. You will be able to register or change distances at the expo on Friday or Saturday of race weekend. However, if a race has reached capacity, there will be no new registration or changes to that distance. Questions? Visit our website for more information here.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, May 2, 2027
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
Short Sleeve Technical T-Shirt
Start Location
301 Maple St., Fort Collins, CO, 80521
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
+4.79 m
Separation
81.6%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
CO25002DT · Colorado Half Marathon
Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Point-to-point course layout.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8220 years running
~1,333 finishers a year
growing or steady
11% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 50 states
winner 1:11:12
typical high 66°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
66°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
55%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 20,959 finishers actually crossed the line across 20 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
20,959
Median time
2:14:15
Latest turnout
1,322
States
50
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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