Horsetooth Half Marathon – Presented by Fort Collins Connexion – Fort Collins, CO 2026

Date
April 19, 2026
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Venue
Fort Collins, CO
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$75.00 – $115.00
Events
Half Marathon
Includes
T-Shirt
Welcome to the 53rd running of the Horsetooth Half Marathon, Presented by Fort Collins Connexion. Your race will take you on a scenic point-to-point journey from the location of Hughes Stadium, the former home of the CSU Rams, to the finish line party at New Belgium Brewery. On the way you'll tackle the challenging hills of Centennial Drive along the shorelines of the shimmering Horsetooth Reservoir, before you head for the famed New Belgium Finish Line Party on the downhill Poudre River recreation trail. Whether an elite runner or a first time half marathoner, the Horsetooth Half Marathon offers a challenging yet surprisingly fast course, with a net loss in elevation.

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Horsetooth Half Marathon – Presented by Fort Collins Connexion – Fort Collins, CO 2026

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Fort Collins, CO. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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