Half 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.

1.7 [1.7] Head South from the start 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.

1.7 [NA] Blue Sky Aid Station: The first 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!

5.0 [3.3] 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 next aid station.

5.0 [NA] Indian Summer Aid North: The second 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!

8.1 [3.1] 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. Take a left here back onto the Blue Sky Trail. Marathon runners will be continuing right, DO NOT follow them. Follow the Blue Sky Trail back to the Indian Summer N Aid.

8.1 [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!.

11.4 [3.3] 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.

11.4 [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!

13.1[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.

Half Marathon Course Map

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Blue Sky Half Marathon Course Map

Half Marathon Elevation Profile

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Blue Sky Marathon Elevation Profile