Horsetooth Half Marathon - Presented by Fort Collins Connexion

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT

Location: Fort Collins, CO; Fort Collins, CO, Holiday Twin Drive In, 80526
Featured distance: 13.1 Miles
Type: RUN

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At a glance

A scenic and challenging point-to-point half marathon featuring reservoir views, rolling hills, and a rewarding downhill finish to a brewery party.

Scenic
Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Experience the 53rd Horsetooth Half Marathon, a scenic point-to-point journey from Hughes Stadium to New Belgium Brewery. This course challenges runners with the rolling hills of Centennial Drive along the shimmering Horsetooth Reservoir, before a rewarding downhill finish on the Poudre River recreation trail. Designed for both elite runners and first-time half marathoners, it offers a challenging yet surprisingly fast experience with a net elevation loss, culminating in a festive finish line party.

What to expect

Run a challenging point-to-point course with stunning views.
Tackle the rolling hills of Centennial Drive along Horsetooth Reservoir.
Enjoy a net downhill finish on the Poudre River trail, ending at New Belgium Brewery.

Standout details

Scenic point-to-point course
Challenging hills of Centennial Drive
Shimmering Horsetooth Reservoir views
New Belgium Brewery finish line party

Perks & features

After-Party

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Vibe Check

Steady Effort

long distance + altitude

Rolling area
High altitude

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

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.

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