Black Squirrel Half Marathon
ATRA race member
Sep 07, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Black Squirrel Half Marathon
Bellvue CO, 80512
USA
Entry Fee $70
(Lowest or Early Registration)
Entry Fee 2 $95
(Highest or Late Registration)
Prize Money: no
Distance(s):
- 13.1M
Type: Trail
Participant Limit: 350
Starting Elevation: 5442
High Point: 6999
Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 95%
First Year of the Event: 2013
Men's Record: M: 1:29:05
Masters Men Record: MM: 1:32:03
Women's Record: 1:36:26
Masters Women Record: MW: 1:56:14
Description:
The Black Squirrel Trail Half Marathon takes place on the wonderful trails of Lory State Park to the northwest of Fort Collins, CO.
The trail half marathon course offers a tour of the outer boundaries of Lory State Park, providing breathtaking views to the east of Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins and the Great Plains; and to the West of the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain swell.
The race covers a variety of terrain, with a mix of moderately technical and non-technical trails. After a mile of dirt roads, the trail ascends a little under four miles and 1,500 feet to the apex of the course at 7,000 feet on Lory’s west ridge. The views are well worth the climb. A rapid and somewhat technical descent follows, leaving three and a half miles of beautiful, gently rolling hardpacked singletrack into the finish. Finishers can start chowing down at the post-race pancake breakfast and kick back and enjoy the post-race party.
We will also have a fun and free kids trail race on a 1 mile loop beginning and ending from the start/finish area of the main race.
Our aim is to offer a trail running experience that is challenging, yet accessible to all.
Map
Past Event Dates
Held on Sep 07, 2024
Held on Sep 09, 2023
Held on Sep 10, 2022
Held on Sep 11, 2021
Held on Sep 12, 2020
Held on Sep 07, 2019
Held on Sep 08, 2018
Held on Sep 09, 2017
Held on Sep 10, 2016
Held on Sep 05, 2015
Held on Sep 06, 2014
Held on Aug 31, 2013
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