Half Marathon

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RunningU/Horsetooth Half Marathon Training

Q: How hard is the RunningU/Horsetooth Half Marathon Training Half Marathon?

RunningU/Horsetooth Half Marathon Training is a Half Marathon on a road course in Fort Collins, Colorado. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the RunningU/Horsetooth Half Marathon Training?

Race-day weather in Fort Collins can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 10:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

Q: When does the RunningU/Horsetooth Half Marathon Training sell out?

RunningU/Horsetooth Half Marathon Training hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

January 4, 2026

Fort Collins, Colorado

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About the Race

Join the Fort Collins Running Club (FCRC) for the 2026 Horsetooth Half Marathon Training Program presented by Bachus & Schanker. Training kicks off Sunday, January 4 with a 3-5 mile group run from New Belgium Brewing. The training program and weekly group runs are open to all. You don't need to be a member of the FCRC to participate, however it is highly recommeded that you join the club for the benefits you will receive, such as $20 off the Horsetooth Half, free entry into the Bacon Strip ra...

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Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the RunningU/Horsetooth Half Marathon Training Half Marathon?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.