Estes Park Marathon & Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

If you’re interested in tackling the 13.1-mile course at the Coda Coffee Estes Park Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, then you’ll need to be really ready for a high-elevation run — this race has the highest paved marathon route anywhere in the United States, with an average elevation of 7,785 feet above sea level.

Held in June every year around Father’s Day, the race also unfolds through some of Colorado’s most beautiful scenery, with lots of with wooded, tree-lined stretches, grassy open meadows and views of towering mountain peaks like nearby Longs Peak and Mount Meeker.

The Estes Park Marathon and Half looks forward to celebrating this annual event of incredible mountain racing with you! There is plenty to be thankful for and celebrate in Estes Park and surrounding Rocky Mountain National Park. Our race courses offer some of the worlds most spectacular views and outdoor experiences. Our community has a long history connecting visitors with nature’s beauty and inspiring healthy lifestyles. Whether you are visiting us throughout the seasons or just for our amazing destination race, we welcome you to one of the most scenic places on earth!

The best way we can describe this race is to say the Estes Park Marathon is an athletic journey you will never forget! As with all great journeys, the beauty will inspire you to overcome physical challenges, psychological hurdles, and celebrate all that is good about being active and alive! Everyone who crosses the finish line expresses appreciation and recognizes their accomplishment.

The marathon and half marathon courses are certified by USATF, which assures the handful of Boston qualifying times reached each year.