Fall Equinox
Event summary
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the First to the Finish 5-Mile race offers a delightful mix of speed and festivity, catering to both seasoned runners and casual walkers. This unique distance promises a thrilling finish line celebration where you can enjoy great beer and lively music with friends and family. Don't miss out on this incredible running adventure that combines nature, community, and a whole lot of fun!
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Half Marathon
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Entries closedSunday, Sep 20, 2026 (8:00 AM MDT)
$175.00
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5 Mile
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Entries closedSunday, Sep 20, 2026 (8:00 AM MDT)
$85.00
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Virtual Half Marathon
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Entries closedSunday, Sep 20, 2026 (8:00 AM MDT)
$75.00
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Virtual 5 Mile
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Entries closedSunday, Sep 20, 2026 (8:00 AM MDT)
$75.00
Organiser's description
Enjoy the wild & Scenic beauty on the Poudre River Canyon while you run on a downhill point-to-point course to finish in a field of dreams where beer and music flow. Invite your friends & family, don't miss the experience!
Event includes 2 great distances:
WILD & SCENIC HALF MARATHON: Voted best half marathon and best race shirt in Colorado. Great race to run a new PR, your first half marathon, or just for the beauty and the beer! Enjoy the fall vibes along the Cache la Poudre, Colorado's only designated Wild & Scenic River! Starting at the famous Mishawaka Amphitheater.
FIRST TO THE FINISH 5-MILE: Fast or Festive? You choose. Push yourself past the 5k and run a unique race distance that gets you to the finish line party first! Wait, you are the Party! This race is for all those or love to run or walk in nature and know how to celebrate the good things in life,
Location
Poudre Canyon, Fort Collins, 08524, CO, United States
Fall Equinox
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