Black Squirrel Half Marathon
Black Squirrel climbs 1,500 feet to Lory State Park's west ridge, then drops onto runnable singletrack with views over Horsetooth Reservoir.
Quick facts
- About 1,500 feet of climbing in the main ascent.
- High point near 7,000 feet on Lory's west ridge.
- Technical patches balanced by runnable trail.
- Wide views over Horsetooth Reservoir and the plains.
About the Black Squirrel Half Marathon
This is a trail half for runners who want a real climb without committing to an ultra. Lory State Park supplies the mountain setting, and the course's long ascent and fast return make pacing decisions unusually clear.
Course
After roughly a mile of dirt road, the route climbs for almost four miles and gains about 1,500 feet to a 7,000-foot high point on Lory's west ridge. A quick descent leads into gentler hard-packed singletrack toward the finish.
Race-day weather
September mornings near Fort Collins can start cool and dry, then warm quickly in exposed sections. Altitude, sun and wind on the ridge can matter as much as the temperature.
Past Black Squirrel Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Black Squirrel Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Black Squirrel Half Marathon?
The 2026 Black Squirrel Half Marathon is on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Does the Black Squirrel Half Marathon have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Black Squirrel Half Marathon yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
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