La Sportiva Vail Half Marathon

Description: Back for the 2nd year in 2017, the La Sportiva Half Marathon will again be held at Camp Hale on Highway 24 south of Red Cliff, Colorado. Race will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 22. Race day will also include a 10K and 5k. Bring the entire family and enjoy a great day of trail running, unique views of some of Colorado's tallest peaks and the best swag from national brands. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The half marathon course will utilize well-maintained dirt roads, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Colorado Trail surrounding beautiful and historic Camp Hale. This will be a rare opportunity to compete on the same terrain that the troops of the 10th Mountain Division used for training prior to World War II. The nearly 13 mile course is situated at 9,200 feet above sea level and will have minimal elevation gains reaching peak heights of 9,500 feet. The 10k and 5k races will begin 15 minutes after the Half Marathon. The course will be out and back utilizing the gravel roads in the Camp area. There will be aid stations for runners of both the 5k and 10k races. PARKING: Parking will be available within Camp Hale. Please do not park on the private property of Nova Guides. We will have staff directing traffic to proper parking.