Half Marathon

Platte River Half Marathon

Platte River Half Marathon is a paved out and back along the South Platte through Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan and Denver with about 300 feet of total gain.

Next raceSunday, April 11, 2027
Distance categoryHalf Marathon
LocationLittleton, Colorado
Get alertsLast checked August 4, 2026

Quick facts

  • Paved out and back on the South Platte River Trail with roughly 300 feet of total ascent.
  • 641 half marathon finishers in 2026 and 503 in 2025, one of the bigger Denver area spring halves.
  • Start and finish sit next to the Breckenridge Brewery campus in Littleton.
  • A two person relay splits the same course, and a 5K starts 15 minutes after the half.

About the Platte River Half Marathon

One of the larger spring half marathons in the Denver metro area, with 641 half marathon finishers in 2026 and 503 in 2025. A two person relay and a 5K run alongside it, but the individual half is the main event.

Course

The race starts and finishes on the Platte River Trail next to the Breckenridge Brewery campus in Littleton. The out and back route is entirely paved and follows the South Platte north through Englewood, Sheridan and Denver before turning around. Total ascent is around 300 feet, which is gentle enough that the altitude is usually the harder adjustment for visiting runners.

Race-day weather

Mid April in the Denver metro can swing hard. Starts are often in the 30s to 40s with a chance of late season snow, and the same weekend can turn sunny and 60s by the finish. Plan layers you can shed and expect thin, dry air at about 5,300 feet.

Past Platte River Half Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Sunday, April 11, 2027Upcoming

Platte River Half Marathon FAQ

When is the Platte River Half Marathon?

The 2027 Platte River Half Marathon is on Sunday, April 11, 2027.

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