The Long View Marathon
Fort Collins to Loveland Half Marathon offers mountain views on paved bike paths.
Race Date
Oct 10, 2026
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 5K
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,028
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
This half marathon traces a path from Fort Collins to Loveland, Colorado, utilizing sections of the Long View and Front Range bike paths. Runners can expect scenic mountain vistas along the way, with the course primarily on paved surfaces.
The event, first run in 2019 and now in its seventh edition, typically sees around 555 finishers, drawing participants from approximately 25 states. While the field size has trended smaller in recent years, about 17% of participants return, indicating a loyal following.
The race concludes at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland, where participants can claim their finisher shirts and explore merchandise. The typical winning time hovers around 76 minutes, suggesting a competitive field.
Race-provided description
Join us on a journey from Fort Collins to Loveland. The marathon begins at Edora Park in Fort Collins and ends at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland. The half-marathon starts at Fossil Creek Park and also ends at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland. Along the way, whether in the half or the full, enjoy stunning mountain views as you piece together sections of the newly completed Long View and Front Range bike paths. On a side note, when shirts are sold out, please come to the finish line merch after your race. We ALWAYS have shirts at the finish line for those who were unable to grab one during registration.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Shirt
Start Location
Edora Park, Fort Collins, CO, 80525
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain, Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout667 years running
~555 finishers a year
shrinking
17% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 25 states
winner 1:16:18
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
51%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,028 finishers actually crossed the line across 7 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,028
Median time
2:09:24
Latest turnout
313
States
37
Turnout by year
2019–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the The Long View Marathon?
The The Long View Marathon is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the The Long View Marathon take place?
It takes place in Fort Collins, Colorado.
What distances does the The Long View Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 5K.
Is the The Long View Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The The Long View Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
How many people run the The Long View Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,028 runners who have completed the The Long View Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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