Black Squirrel Half Marathon
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Black Squirrel Half Marathon
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The Black Squirrel Trail Half Marathon will take place on the wonderful trails of Lory State Park to the northwest of Fort Collins, CO. This stunning trial course sends runners streaming through Lory State Park, providing breathtaking views to the east of Horsetooth Reservoir.
Black Squirrel Half Marathon and Kids Fun Run
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Sat, Sep 10, 2022
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Larimer County, United States
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Location
Soldier Canyon, Soldier Canyon, Colorado 80512, USA
Start times
Saturday, Sep 10, 2022
Black Squirrel Half Marathon : 7:00 AMKids Fun Run : 10:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Black Squirrel Half Marathon
Black Squirrel Half Marathon
13.1mi
Kids Fun Run
13.1mi
Route information
Terrain: Trail
This panoramic trail Half Marathon course begins at Soldier Canyon, from here, runners will twist and turn up towards Timber, scrambling over 2500 feet of elevation in the first 5 miles.
Participants will then hug the Westridge area and head downwards on a sharp decline beginning at the 6-mile mark.
Participants will then loop around South Valley toward Arthur's East before making their way through Lodgepole Drive and past East Valley until reaching the finishing point at Soldier Canyon.
What's included
- Free Lory State Park day parking pass
- Custom race T-Shirt
- Metal camping tumbler finisher award
- Post-race pancake breakfast
- Raceday Raffle
How to get there
Soldier Canyon, Soldier Canyon, Colorado 80512, USA
Get full directionsParking
There is parking available at the Soldier Canyon and Timber picnic areas.
Directions
Take the US - 287 and follow until turning off at the US 287 B and then take the N Co Rd 23 and then follow the N Co Road 25G until reaching Lory State Park.
Event day logistics
Friday
4:00 - 7:00 pm Packet Pickup at Altitude Running, 2531 S Shields Street, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday
5:30 - 6:45 am Race Day Packet Pickup
7:00 am Race Start
8:30 am First Finishers Expected
9:00 am Post-Race Pancake Breakfast & Party Begins
10:30 am Kids Race
11:00 am Awards
12:30 am Race Cut-Off
Packet Pickup
Participants can pick up their race packs from Altitude Running on Friday between 4:00 - 7:00 pm or on race day between 5:30 - 6:45 am.
Toilets
There will be ample toilet facilities at the start/finish area.
Aid Stations
Aid stations can be found at mile 4.5, 8.3, 10.8 & 13.3.
Bag Drop
Participants can drop their race bag at the start/finish area.
Fun Run
There will be a kids fun run beginning at 10:30 am at the race start.
Course Cut-off
Runners have a 5.5 hour cut off time for the event.
T-Shirt
All participants will receive a custom race T-Shirt.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on the course with runners.
Gnar Runners
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How do I pick up my race pack for the Black Squirrel Half?
Participants can pick up their race packs from Altitude Running on Friday between 4:00 - 7:00 pm or on race day between 5:30 - 6:45 am.
Are there toilets located at the Black Squirrel Half?
Yes, there will be ample toilet facilities at the start/finish area.
Will there be aid stations located at the Black Squirrel Half?
Yes, aid stations can be found at mile 4.5, 8.3, 10.8 & 13.3.
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