Blue Sky Marathon
ATRA race member
Oct 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Blue Sky Marathon
Fort Collins CO, 80526
USA
Entry Fee $75
(Lowest or Early Registration)
Entry Fee 2 $95
(Highest or Late Registration)
Prize Money: no
Distance(s):
- 26.2M
Type: Trail
Participant Limit: 350
Starting Elevation: 5336
High Point: 6503
Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 95%
First Year of the Event: 2008
Men's Record: M: 3:10:10
Masters Men Record: MM: 3:17:22
Women's Record: W: 3:35:25
Masters Women Record: MW: 3:54:11
Description:
Welcome to the Blue Sky Marathon, Fort Collins’ 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. With 3,500 feet of elevation gain and an equal amount of elevation loss, 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 redstone hardpack of the Blue Sky Trail.
After the race, kick back and enjoy the always-popular barbeque and generous sponsor giveaways.
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Past Event Dates
Held on Oct 19, 2024
Held on Oct 21, 2023
Held on Oct 15, 2022
Held on Oct 16, 2021
Held on Oct 17, 2020
Held on Oct 19, 2019
Held on Oct 20, 2018
Held on Oct 21, 2017
Held on Oct 20, 2016
Held on Oct 04, 2015
Held on Oct 05, 2014
Held on Oct 06, 2013
Held on Oct 07, 2012
Held on Oct 02, 2011
Held on Oct 03, 2010
Held on Oct 04, 2009
Held on Oct 05, 2008
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