Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon 2023

Estes Park High School, 1600 Manford Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

DESCRIPTION

Join us in beautiful Estes Park on June 17 & 18, 2023 as we celebrate our 20th year!!! Rated Top 7 scenic races in the USA by Forbes Magazine.

Finisher medals for ALL events! Along with performance race shirt (gender sizing)!

Saturday, June 17th

Longs Peak 5K
(5/31 distance & location changed due to construction)

  • RACE Start Time: 8AM
  • *NEW Start Line: Lake Estes Trail, East of the Parking Structure, running counter-clockwise around Lake Estes.
  • Finish Line: Lake Estes Trail, west of the Lake Front Parking area, north side of Lake Estes.
  • Route: around Lake Estes.  Course Map (updated 6/2023)
  • Awards categories:
    • Top Three Overall Male & Female
    • Top Three Male & Female in the following age groups: 13 & Under, 14 - 16, 17 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & Over
    • No master division
  • Awards announced 9:30AM

KIDS, KIDS, KIDS: BIKE, RUN, FUN!

  • Early Registration: 6:30AM- 8:30AM, Estes Park High School Commons
  • Bike Obstacle Course: begin 9:00AM
  • Games & face painting: begin 9:00AM
  • Age group races: 10:30AM-11AM, with finisher medals
  • Event ends 11:30AM

 Sunday, June 18th

The MARATHON & HALF MARATHON courses start from the scenic Dao House on Hwy 7, and descend 1500ft within first 6.5 miles on mix of dirt trail, smooth surface road/pathways!

The Half Marathon will continue to descend directly to Lake Estes Trail for breath taking views of the Continental Divide.

The Marathon runners will travel on the Lake Estes Trail and run the Dry Gulch/Devil's Gulch loop, passing the historic Stanley Hotel.

As with all great journeys, the mountainous beauty will encourage you to overcome the physical and psychological challenges of the climbs and feel the thrill of several scenic downhills. Share the celebration and joy of running with us! Runner’s World magazine recommends this destination race, for a reason! 

HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP (updated 6/2023)

MARATHON COURSE MAP (updated 6/2023)

Marathon and Half Marathon important information:

This is NOT a mass start event.  The start line will be open on a continuous basis according to the following schedule:

  • All Marathon & Half Marathon WALKERS: Start 5:00AM
    All Marathon Runners Start 5:10AM -5:30AM
    All Half Marathon Runners Start 5:30AM- 7:30AM

 

Transportation to the start line:

  • All participants are asked to use the provided shuttle services to reduce traffic on CO 7 race route. We want you to be safe and enjoy the magnificent views! Please help us, help YOU and race friends.
  • During registration, participants will choose their shuttle departure time.  The shuttle ride is about 25 minutes, upon arrival runners can use port-o-johns if needed, and then should proceed to the start line.  We expect you can be out on the course within approximately 10 minutes of disembarking the shuttle bus.
  • Bus departures begin at 4:00AM.  Please plan to be ready to board the bus 10 minutes prior to your departure time.  The schedule needs to be strictly adhered to.  For reference, your email confirmation will show the bus departure time you selected.  

There will not be an official Gear Drop at start line. Any items found at the start will be bagged and dropped at finish line. The race organization is NOT responsible for any “lost” items.

AWARDS - Marathon & Half Marathon

  • Top Three Overall Male & Female
  • Top Two Male & Female Masters (40 yrs and older)
  • Top Three Male & Female in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 -79, 80 & Up 

7-hour course cut-off time. The marathon/half marathon course will officially close at 1:00 PM. All participants must forfeit bib at 1:00 PM if they have not finished. There are NO exceptions. 

DOWNHILL START for MARATHON & DOWNHILL HALF MARATHON COURSE!

COLORADO MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON SERIES

The Estes Park Half Marathon is the first race in a series of five mountain location races- Estes Park, Georgetown/Idaho Springs, Ouray/Ridgeway, Nederland, and Marble Colorado. Race three or all five Colorado events and challenge yourself for placement awards!

 

 

SCHEDULE FOR WEEKEND EVENTS

June 17th - Saturday

  • 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - All Races Packet Pickup (Estes Park High School Commons)
  • 8:00 a.m. - Longs Peak 5 Miler
  • 9:00 a.m. Kids Bike Obstacle Course, games and face painting! (Estes Park Track & Field)
  • 10:30 a.m. - Kids Fun Run - Age Group Races (Estes Park Track & Field)

June 18th - Sunday

  • 4:00-7:00 a.m. - Packet Pickup for Marathon and Half Marathon
  • 4:00 a.m. - Shuttle transportaton will begin from Estes Park High School to the start line at the Dao House.  (There is no bus returning runners to the start line from the finish line.)
  • 5:00 a.m. - Start for WALKERS for the Estes Park Marathon & Half Marathon at the Dao House, time trial start format. 
  • 5:10 - 5:30 a.m. - Marathon Start (rolling start format)
  • 5:30 - 7:00 a.m. - Half Marathon Start (rolling start format)

Volunteer:

Volunteers are needed throughout the weekend. Earn discounts on registration by volunteering!!  The race weekend could always use your help and the help of your support crew. Let us know if you are able to be part of the team! Please Contact: team@epmarathon.org.