Estes Park Marathon
Estes Park Marathon is a high-altitude Colorado road race with Rocky Mountain views, early shuttles, a fast opening descent, and hard late climbs.
Quick facts
- Rolling start for marathon runners is listed from 5:00 to 5:20 a.m.
- Starts near The Dao House and uses required shuttle logistics.
- Long opening descent, then altitude and climbing make the late miles much harder.
- Six-hour course limit with intermediate cutoff points.
About the Estes Park Marathon
Estes Park Marathon is a mountain-town road marathon near Rocky Mountain National Park, with an early point-to-point feel, shuttle logistics, and a demanding six-hour course window.
Course
The marathon starts near The Dao House on CO-7 and opens with a long descent before the climbing and altitude make the later miles much harder than a flat road race. The course closes at 11:00 a.m.
Race-day weather
Race morning can be cool before sunrise, then change quickly with altitude, sun, and mountain wind. Layers and conservative early pacing matter more than the downhill start suggests.
Past Estes Park Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, June 20, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, June 21, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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When is the Estes Park Marathon?
The 2027 Estes Park Marathon is on Sunday, June 20, 2027.
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