Sun, May 2, 2027

The Colorado Marathon

Fort Collins, CO

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021
MarathonHalf Marathon10K5K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Sep 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Colorado Marathon

The course runs through Poudre Canyon before dropping into Fort Collins, and the terrain works in your favor the whole way. It is a sustained descent, which means legs that feel fresh early can turn over faster than usual. The canyon walls and the river alongside the road give the run a different texture than a city race.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a big field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

1,322finishers
1:11:12winner
2:14:19median
4:57:39cutoff

Top 3: Patrick Keeley (1:11:12) · Brendan Robeaux (1:12:35) · Brandon Deuch (1:18:26)

26.2 Miles · 2026 results

1,162finishers
2:29:41winner
4:22:50median
7:02:36cutoff

Top 3: Steven Boyton (2:29:41) · Adam Bohm (2:31:59) · Patrick Cole (2:32:38)

10K · 2026 results

428finishers
30:45winner
1:05:17median
2:03:24cutoff

Top 3: Allen Sumrall (30:45) · Javier Campos (37:11) · Billy Kinsey (37:31)

5K · 2026 results

220finishers
17:58winner
36:19median
1:12:42cutoff

Top 3: Joey Sinclair (17:58) · Trygve Sorensen (18:33) · Cedric Torres (18:47)

The Colorado Marathon has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

26.2 Miles5/2/2027 06:30$140
13.1 Miles5/2/2027 06:30$110
10K5/2/2027 07:00$50
5K5/2/2027 07:00$40

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Common Questions About the The Colorado Marathon

Will I finish last at the Colorado Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:14:19, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:57:39, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Colorado Marathon a good first 13.1 Miles?

With 1,322 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Colorado Marathon?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:11:12 while the median finisher took 2:14:19. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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