Fall Equinox
- Date Sun 14th September 2025 - Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 12:01AM EST
- Location Fort Collins, Colorado
- Price $55.00 - $118.63
- Races 6 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the unforgettable Fall Equinox event happening from September 14th to October 4th, 2025, in the stunning Fort Collins, Larimer County! This incredible running festival is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Poudre River Canyon, offering participants a downhill point-to-point course that culminates in a celebration of beer and music in a picturesque field.
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or looking to tackle your first race, the Fall Equinox has something for everyone. Choose from three exhilarating distances: the BEAUTIFULLY BRUTAL MARATHON, limited to just 300 runners and featuring challenging hills followed by exhilarating canyon downhills; the WILD & SCENIC HALF MARATHON, which boasts the best race shirt and is perfect for achieving personal records; and the FIRST TO THE FINISH 5-MILE, where you can sprint towards a lively finish line party. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the fall vibes, stunning scenery, and an unforgettable race experience! Bring your friends and family along for the adventure!
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or looking to tackle your first race, the Fall Equinox has something for everyone. Choose from three exhilarating distances: the BEAUTIFULLY BRUTAL MARATHON, limited to just 300 runners and featuring challenging hills followed by exhilarating canyon downhills; the WILD & SCENIC HALF MARATHON, which boasts the best race shirt and is perfect for achieving personal records; and the FIRST TO THE FINISH 5-MILE, where you can sprint towards a lively finish line party. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the fall vibes, stunning scenery, and an unforgettable race experience! Bring your friends and family along for the adventure!
Organiser's Description
_"ONE OF THE BEST RACES IN COLORADO!"_
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 3 great distances:
BEAUTIFULLY BRUTAL MARATHON: Limited to 300 runners. Don't be fooled, this marathon course is a challenge for the strongest runners! Prepare for the first 5 hilly miles of the course & then open up your stride for the next ~21 miles of canyon downhills! A gorgeous race course running through the Buckhorn & Poudre River Canyons.
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,
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 3 great distances:
BEAUTIFULLY BRUTAL MARATHON: Limited to 300 runners. Don't be fooled, this marathon course is a challenge for the strongest runners! Prepare for the first 5 hilly miles of the course & then open up your stride for the next ~21 miles of canyon downhills! A gorgeous race course running through the Buckhorn & Poudre River Canyons.
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,
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $9.63 Fee & Event Shirt - Long Sleeve
Sun 14th September 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$118.63
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Half Marathon
Incl. $7.93 Fee & Event Shirt - Long Sleeve
Sun 14th September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$102.93
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5 Mile
Incl. $5.00 Fee & Event Shirt - Long Sleeve
Sun 14th September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$55.00
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Virtual Marathon
Incl. $5.00 Fee
$55.00
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $5.00 Fee & Event Shirt - Long Sleeve
$55.00
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Virtual 5 Mile
Incl. $5.00 Fee & Event Shirt - Long Sleeve
$55.00
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