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24. Colorado Marathon
Description
The Colorado Marathon takes place annually on the first Sunday in May – in 2026, that will be on May 3rd. Established in 2002, the event is known as 'America's Most Scenic Course' and delights runners with its route through the picturesque Poudre Canyon and a spectacular finish in historic Old Town Fort Collins ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Marathon?utm_source=openai)). The event features several distances: marathon, half marathon, 10 km, and 5 km, making it particularly versatile ([comarathon.com](https://comarathon.com/?utm_source=openai)). In 2025, about 1,081 finishers participated in the marathon – around 2,000 participants are expected for 2026, which represents a significant increase and positively impacts visibility and SEO ([downhillmarathons.com](https://downhillmarathons.com/marathon-detail.php?marathon=Colorado-Marathon&utm_source=openai)).
The course is characterized by its gently descending profile – the net elevation loss is about 1,336 ft (406 m), with a net drop just under 1,500 ft, allowing for fast times and making the course a popular Boston qualifying race ([coloradorunnermag.com](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/event/colorado-marathon/?utm_source=openai)). The marathon race distance starts at 6:30 AM, and the two days prior (May 1st and 2nd) are designated for packet pickup, which significantly benefits participant logistics ([42cal.com](https://www.42cal.com/races/colorado-marathon?utm_source=openai)).
The race winds through the scenic Poudre Canyon – past the Cache La Poudre River, framed by Rocky Mountain forests – and ends in Old Town Fort Collins, where live music and a large finish festival including beer from Odell Brewing are expected ([coloradorunnermag.com](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/event/colorado-marathon/?utm_source=openai)). The combination of natural beauty, downhill profile, and event setting makes the Colorado Marathon a strong SEO event for the target audience of running enthusiasts focused on fast times and experiential offerings.
The course is characterized by its gently descending profile – the net elevation loss is about 1,336 ft (406 m), with a net drop just under 1,500 ft, allowing for fast times and making the course a popular Boston qualifying race ([coloradorunnermag.com](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/event/colorado-marathon/?utm_source=openai)). The marathon race distance starts at 6:30 AM, and the two days prior (May 1st and 2nd) are designated for packet pickup, which significantly benefits participant logistics ([42cal.com](https://www.42cal.com/races/colorado-marathon?utm_source=openai)).
The race winds through the scenic Poudre Canyon – past the Cache La Poudre River, framed by Rocky Mountain forests – and ends in Old Town Fort Collins, where live music and a large finish festival including beer from Odell Brewing are expected ([coloradorunnermag.com](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/event/colorado-marathon/?utm_source=openai)). The combination of natural beauty, downhill profile, and event setting makes the Colorado Marathon a strong SEO event for the target audience of running enthusiasts focused on fast times and experiential offerings.
Distances
Marathon, Halbmarathon, 10 km, 5 km
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