Marathon Course Description
The numbers before each paragraph indicate the "Total Distance [Leg Distance]".
0 [0] Start: The starting line is located in the Soderberg parking lot in Horsetooth Mt Park off Shoreline Dr. Follow the signs and park in the boat ramp parking area.
3.5 [3.5] From the start line the course follows dirt double track onto the good single track of the East Valley trail and Nomad trail. The course then climbs 1000ft up the gravel Towers Rd to the first aid station. This is the biggest climb of the race and offers a good chance for a walk break.
3.5 [NA] Towers Rd Aid Station: The first aid station of the race located at the high point of the course and the junctions of Towers Rd and the Herrington trail. Water and Succeed! will be available.
6.8 [3.3] From the aid station the trail heads South on the Herrington trail and continues South onto the Stout trail. The descent down the Stout trail is rocky, so watch your footing, though be sure to check out the views. After reconnecting with Towers Rd continue back down to the start/finish line. Refreshments and snacks will be available here.
6.8 [NA] Start/Finish: Water and snacks will be available at the start line for those who need it.
8.5 [1.7] Run through the start/finish and follow the dirt/gravel road through the campground and around the inlet to the tunnel leading under the road where you’ll find the second aid station.
8.5 [NA] Blue Sky Aid Station: The second aid station of the race will be located just before you cross under the road. This aid station will be stocked with water and Succeed!
11.7 [3.2] From the aid station follow good single track South as it climbs up the valley to the junction with the Rim Rock trail. From the junction stay in the valley, DO NOT climb over the ridge. Follow the trail down into the valley, through the dry stream bed to the third aid station.
11.7 [NA] Indian Summer Aid North: The third aid station of the race will be located on the service road at the Northern junction of the Indian Summer and Blue Sky trails. This aid station will be fully stocked with food, water, and Succeed! There will be a Port-o-Pottie located near the aid station.
14.1 [2.4] From the aid station continue onto good single track headed up the Indian Summer loop. The trail climbs 350ft before leveling off, then descending down to the Southern junction with the Blue Sky trail. Continue South on the Blue Sky trail (right), Half-Marathon runners will be turning around here.
14.1 [NA] Indian Summer Aid South: The aid station will be located on the dirt road .2 miles from the Indian Summer junction. The aid station will be fully stocked with food, water, and Succeed!
15.3 [1.2] From the aid station follow the dirt road until you pick up the Blue Sky trail and climb up to the top of the ridgeline on your left. You’ll then descend .3 miles down rocky trail to the Laughing Horse loop.
16.6 [1.3] The next 3.5miles is VERY rocky so be careful with your footing and take your time. At the junction take a right and head uphill back to the ridgeline then descend to the Northern Laughing Horse junction. Continue North and stay right when you reach the Hunter loop. At the end of the Hunter loop you’ll reached the turn around, give your number to the race workers. YOU MUST GIVE YOUR NUMBER TO THE ATTENDANT OR RISK BEING DISQUALIFIED!
19.0 [2.4] Take a left at the turn around and head North. Stay right at the Hunter loop junction and Laughing Horse loop junction. This section of the Laughing Horse loop is the most technical portion of the trail and includes several large rock steps, watch your footing. Stay right and climb up and over the ridgeline then drop down into the valley. Follow the dirt road back to the Indian Summer S aid station.
19.0 [NA] Indian Summer Aid South: The aid station will be located on the dirt road before your turn onto the single track. The aid station will be fully stocked with food, water, and Succeed!
21.4 [2.4] From the aid station jump on the single track staying left back onto the Indian Summer loop. Climb 250ft up and over the Indian Summer loop before returning to the Indian Summer North Aid.
21.4 [NA] Indian Summer Aid North: The aid station will be located on the service road at the Northern junction of the Indian Summer and Blue Sky trails. This aid station will be fully stocked with food, water, and Succeed!, this is your final fully stocked aid station. There will be a Port-o-Pottie located near the aid station.
24.6 [3.2] Head down into the wash then up the final climb of the race a short but steep 150ft climb to the Rim Rock Jct. Continue down the valley on good single track back to the last aid station.
24.6 [NA] Blue Sky Aid Station: The final aid station, located just on the other side of the tunnel will be stocked with water and Succeed! drink mix. You’re 1.7miles from the finish!
26.3 [1.7] Follow the single track around the inlet to the gravel road through the campground. The finish line will be located just across the paved road in the Soderberg parking lot.
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