Races

A local group of fun, energetic runners of all abilities who come together on Tuesday nights to do speed interval workouts together. The group was created by Jane Welzel, an amazing runner and friend who we honor by carrying forth her message of love, peace and run happiness.In addition to Tues speed work, the group helps produce the NOCO All-Comers Track Meets and the Bacon Strip Race. We are also active in the greater local running community. Visit our website to learn more

Thanks for your interest in taking part in the 2026 FCRC Segment Showdown (SS). This is a free program put on by the FCRC. The SS is open to both FCRC and non-FCRC members. We will give you segments to run and you will be entered in the drawing for prizes.  To be eligible for prizes,  you must be a member of the FCRC. Please join if you are not already a member. This program will run from January-March. It will include two runs per month. You will run each month’s segments before the end of the day on the last day of the month! Please register for the program and then join the FCRC Segment Showdown Group. Also remember, all your runs must be made public on Strava. Questions, please contact us at info@fortcollinsrunningclub.org.

Join the Fort Collins Running Club (FCRC) for the 2026 Horsetooth Half Marathon Training Program presented by Bachus & Schanker. Training kicks off Sunday, January 4 with a 3-5 mile group run from New Belgium Brewing. The training program and weekly group runs are open to all. You don't need to be a member of the FCRC to participate, however it is highly recommeded that you join the club for the benefits you will receive, such as $20 off the Horsetooth Half, free entry into the Bacon Strip race (otherwise $30) and many others. Please register for the program to help us plan all activities. If you would like to take part in the FCRC's free monthly Tortoise & Hare races leading up to the Horsetooth Half, you will need to join the running club.  Learn more about the training program and check out the training plans at the race website. While the program is free to all, if you would like to help defer costs (logistics, post-run refreshments, etc), please use the donation bu

Come walk or run to help support Children’s Hospitals Colorado!

This is the 7th and final T&H of the 2025-2026 season. It will take place on Sunday, March 29th at Cottonwood Glen Park, with waves starting at 8:00am.  The race is for FCRC members only. Not a member? Join today! You must have a race bib to run the race. Don't have one yet? Please be sure to buy one before the race for $10. The same bib will be used for every T&H race. You will pick up your bib on race morning. Not interested in running? We love volunteers!

Run or walk with purpose and help us take steps toward ending period poverty in Northern Colorado. Did you know that in the US 1 in 5 girls miss school because she does not have access to the products she needs when she has her period? Colorado Center on Law and Policy stated in their 2018 Self Sufficiency Standard for Colorado report, “Almost two out of three single mothers lack income adequate to meet their basic needs.”  A new survey done by Justice Necessary, a non-profit out of Colorado Springs revealed that of 1,256 Colorado women 18-40 years old, 57% of these women struggle with affording period products. Yes, you read that right, 57%. Join the women of Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Fort Collins Running Club for a family-friendly 5K that brings movement, mental health advocacy, and community impact together in one meaningful morning. Every step supports period poverty initiatives and breast health.  Participants are encouraged to donate

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish. Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.  Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, brace

Welcome to the 53rd running of the Horsetooth Half Marathon, Presented by Fort Collins Connexion. Your race will take you on a scenic point-to-point journey from the location of Hughes Stadium, the former home of the CSU Rams, to the finish line party at New Belgium Brewery. On the way you'll tackle the challenging hills of Centennial Drive along the shorelines of the shimmering Horsetooth Reservoir, before you head for the famed New Belgium Finish Line Party on the downhill Poudre River recreation trail. Whether an elite runner or a first time half marathoner, the Horsetooth Half Marathon offers a challenging yet surprisingly fast course, with a net loss in elevation.

JOIN US FOR THE 17TH ANNUAL FLYING PIG 5K The Flying Pig 5K is a fundraiser that will benefit children’s programs at Foothills Gateway, including the Family Support Services Program (FSSP).  Join us at Spring Canyon Park on Sunday, April 26 to run, walk, or roll this fun course. Age group prizes will be awarded after the race. Bring the whole family! Kids are invited to join a special Piglet Race with games and prizes!  Race start time is set for 9:00 a.m. Please use the S. Overland Trail entrance for parking and accessing registration. Our starting line will be the same as last year. Both start and finish will be near the covered pavilion on the north side of the park where our sponsors will be located.  Bringing a friend? We will be taking walk-up registrations on race day from 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. The cost for walk-up registration is $40 and race giveaway will only be available while supplies last. Plan for Colorado weather! Let us know if you have question by emailing us at events@

02/26/26 Full Marathon Update: We have less than 20 Charity Fund entries for the full marathon and will probably sell out within a couple of weeks. These entries are the only way to register for the full marathon at this time. Once the Charity Fund entries are sold out, there will be no additional registration for the full marathon. 02/27/26 Half Marathon Update: The half marathon has sold out of standard entries! We have less than 50 standard entries left. Charity Fund entries are $340 for the half marathon and are the only way to register for the half marathon now. We reserve a limited number of Charity Fund entries where all proceeds go to the charities and non-profits that partner with the race. Once these are sold out, there will be no additional registration for the half marathon.  Join us for the Colorado Marathon in Fort Collins this May! Our annual event takes place in the stunning Poudre Canyon and the gorgeous natural areas of Fort Collins in Northern Colorado. Each year, th

The Healing Warriors Program 5K Fun Run/Walk is a fun, family and pet-friendly event at the beautiful Spring Canyon Park in Fort Collins.  This professionally timed event is perfect for serious runners looking to improve their time or have fun running, jogging, or walking to support our Veteran families.  Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m., and the race starts at 10:00 a.m.  Each registered participant will receive a branded race shirt and a goody bag. Activities at the Park begin at 9 a.m. with snacks, food, music, and much more! This is a two-lap 5K race, view the trail map here: https://us.mapometer.com/running/route_5370131.html Driving Instructions Here: https://youtu.be/JcVCzrlsPV8?si=twlzZiDvGhPoT2f1 The Healing Warriors Program  The Healing Warriors Program envisions a suicide-free world where Veterans and their families thrive.  We offer no-cost, non-narcotic care through acupuncture, Healing Touch, and craniosacral therapy, which are provided by licensed and certified practitioners

This event brings together the community to support scholarships for anyone who identifies as a woman and is seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. These funds bridge financial gaps for committed participants in treatment programs. With over 57 years of service, our nonprofit's mission is to foster purpose, meaningful relationships, and healthy recovery.

The Freedom Tour Classic is an annual community-wide event. Participants ride bikes and walk to support kids rescued from human trafficking.

Friday July 4th, 2026! Walk ⭐️ Jog ⭐️ Run ⭐️ Race Kick off your holiday festivities with a 5k in City Park, Fort Collins Schedule: Friday, July 3rd: Early Packet Pickup 2:00-6:00 pm Location: TBA     Race Day - Saturday July 4th:  6:15-7:15 am - Packet Pickup & Registration 7:27 am - National Anthem 7:30 am - FireKracker 5k Start 8:30 am - Elite 5k Start  9:00 am - Kids 1-Mile Start 9:30 am - Awards Ceremony 10:00 am - CIty of Fort Collins Independence Day Parade 9:30 pm - City of Fort Collins Fireworks Display

The Wild West Relay covers 200 scenic miles, with 36 legs, beginning in the foothills of beautiful Fort Collins before sending runners deep into the heart of the Rocky Mountains, over two mountain passes and finishing in Steamboat Springs, CO.  This life changing relay road race is a team-oriented adventure with experiences and views you'll never forget. Each team consists of either twelve runners and two vehicles (the vast majority of the teams) or six runners and one vehicle (Ultra teams), or any other amount of runners including a solo unsanctioned race. When Friday July 31st through Saturday August 1st, 2026.  How to Register Team Captains should be the first to sign up: submit team payment set up a team name and password and share with team members. Note: You can sign up a full team before you have secured commitments from all team membersselect team volunteer option during their registration process.  Once the Team Captain registers, they will share the team name and password

Join us August 5, 12, 19 & 26 for a fun series of shorter midweek trail races. Our goal is to offer a fun, low-key series of races designed to give newer trail runners an opportunity to dip their toes into the trail racing waters, and to offer more experienced trail racers a chance to sharpen their speed on shorter, quicker courses. All races will start at 6:00pm, ranging in distance from 5k to 12k. Results will be tabulated according to chip times, with series points awarded for each race. Top series finishers will earn unique awards. We'll have a wide selection of vintage Gnar race shirts, and all registrants are welcome to their pick to call their own. After each race, we will be providing pizza with support from the Fort Collins Running Club and beverages with support from New Belgium Brewing.  Race dates and distance are as follows: August 5: Flat and Fast Eltuck Valley 5k (250′ elevation gain)August 12: Into the Hills Eltuck 5k (700′ elevation gain)August 19: Into the Hil

"One of the best races in Colorado!" Enjoy the wild & Scenic beauty on the Poudre River Canyon while you run on a downhill point-to-point course to finish in a field of dreams where beer and music flow. Invite your friends & family, don't miss the experience! Event includes 3 great distances: Beautifully Brutal Marathon: Limited to 300 runners. Don't be fooled, this marathon course is a challenge for the strongest runners! Prepare for the first 5 hilly miles of the course & then open up your stride for the next ~21 miles of canyon downhills! A gorgeous race course running through the Buckhorn & Poudre River Canyons. Wild & Scenic Half Marathon: Voted best half marathon and best race shirt in Colorado. Great race to run a new PR, your first half marathon, or just for the beauty and the beer! Enjoy the fall vibes along the Cache la Poudre, Colorado's only designated Wild & Scenic River! Starting at the famous Mishawaka Amphitheater. First to th

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Join us on a journey from Fort Collins to Loveland. The marathon begins at Edora Park in Fort Collins and ends at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland. The half-marathon starts at Fossil Creek Park and also ends at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland. Along the way, whether in the half or the full, enjoy stunning mountain views as you piece together sections of the newly completed Long View and Front Range bike paths.     On a side note, when shirts are sold out, please come to the finish line merch after your race. We ALWAYS have shirts at the finish line for those who were unable to grab one during registration.

Welcome to the Blue Sky Trail Marathon & Half, Fort Collins's original and only trail marathon. Taking place on the trails between Horsetooth Mountain Park and the Devil's Backbone Open Space, the course takes you on a north-south tour of the easternmost hogbacks of Northern Colorado's mighty Front Range. The marathon boasts 3,500 feet of elevation gain/loss, while the half marathon checks in at 1,800 feet, and the route offers a little bit of something for everyone. It is designed to appeal to both veteran trail runners and those looking to experience their first trail racing adventure. The generous nine hour cut-off should ensure a successful day for everyone. The course is 100% dirt and 90% sweet Colorado singletrack. The terrain ranges in difficulty from smooth dirt trail to technical rock gardens. A small portion of the route is on smooth dirt road (no motor vehicle access) and gravel bike path, with the meat of the running done on the beautiful and distinctive red

Welcome to the Colorado 24 Hour Run! We aim to provide a fun, welcoming race experience that allows everyone to find a challenge, no matter where you’re at on your running journey. Want to see how far you can go in 6, 12 or 24 hours? Or achieve a new furthest distance? What about setting your fastest marathon, 50K or more? You’ve got the time and opportunity with a fully supported 1mi dirt loop that is easy on the eyes and feet. Come run for a day and/or a night and cheer on others as we strive together for our personal bests. We aspire to not only offer a first-class running experience on the most scenic flat one-mile dirt loop you’ll find in Colorado, but also a top-notch post-race experience that will leave your bellies full and the stories flowing. Start: Colorado Youth Outdoors - Swift Ponds Campus, Fort Collins, CO.Duration: 24 Hours, 12 Hours, 6 HoursElevation: 4,826'Terrain: 100% dirt roadFauna: Raptors, Cranes, Geese, Ducks, Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Perch, BluegillRegistr

RESULTS 2025 Run out the old year, and welcome the new! One of Fort Collins’ oldest races, the Resolution Run, is back for its 42nd year! Get a head start on your New Year's Resolution by enjoying a family-friendly, neighborhood streets 5K starting & finishing at Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC). Kids, strollers, dogs & walkers welcome!Finish in under 20:26 to earn a special prize!The race is held after sunset – we’ll provide glow sticks by the bucket, and everyone is encouraged to show off their bright clothes and lights! Entry fees include: Gender-specific long-sleeve t-shirt (register by December 20th to guarantee a shirt)Finisher momentoGlow sticksGot chocolateA great time! *THIS IS A RULES OF THE ROAD RUN*. Per our permit requirements, runners must obey all traffic laws and yield to traffic if encountered (this includes vehicles backing out of driveways). That being said, the race is held on low traffic residential streets, and the odds of encountering a vehicle on course