Course Info/Maps
Start/Finish Locations:
Longmont Rec Center
310 Quail Rd, Longmont, CO 80501
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Half Marathon Course Notes:
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Leave the start line and go north east. At .66 miles is first course marshal – sends them to the RIGHT which is the FIRST FINGER.
At 2.86 is first WATER STATION at the E County Line road and Quicksilver – in the trailhead parking area on the east side of the County Line Road.
Continue to Sandstone Ranch Nature Center area (not running into parking area) and turn around. On the way back, encounter the water station again – it is now mile marker 6
At about 8.3 miles, runners are back to the first marshal at the JUNCTION. A second water station is placed just north of the creek at this Junction. Energy gels are available at this station. Racers turn RIGHT – NORTH which is the SECOND FINGER that goes to Shoes and Brews. (Mile 9.58) and then come back to the JUNCTION. Which is now Mile 10.86 where runners will see a water station for the 4th time.
From the junction, runners head back toward the finish line. Runners do NOT turn left to cross the trail to the finish (at mile 11.37) , but complete one last finger, heading WEST before turning around at mile 12.16 at the entrance to Kanemoto Park off of Missouri Ave. THEN turn around and run back to the finish. The right turn to the finish is at mile 12.96.
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5k Course Notes:
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5k Runners will leave the start area and run north east. A water station will be encountered just before the turn around of the first finger (.75 miles). Turn around at the first turn around and return back (southwest) as if you're going to the start line. Rather than turning LEFT to the start line (mile 1.35) , continue straight west to the final turn around at Kanemoto Park. There is a restroom at this park where you turn around at approximately mile 2.15. Then return to the start line (run east and then south to finish.)
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WATER STATIONS
At each water station, you will find water and an electrolyte replacement drink. There are two aid stations on the 13.1 course that you will pass a total of four times. They are located approximately miles 3, 6, 8 and 11.
Gels are located ONLY at the 3 & 4 the aid station at miles 8 & 11.
Although there are cups on the course at each aid station, remember that we always maintain a "CUP FREE FINISH." There are coolers for refilling your personal water bottle at the expo area.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located at the Expo area and around the park.There will be one port-o-john on the half marathon course at approximately miles 3 and 6 as well as a restroom at Kanemoto Park at mile 12.1.
COURSE SURFACE
The 5k course is completely on concrete. The Half Marathon is run on a primarily hard surface (concrete) with a few portions of hard-packed gravel.
COURSE CUT-OFF
The Half Marathon Course is open for 3:30:00. The event starts at 8 AM, therefore, the finish line closes at 11:30 AM. If you need more time, please email the race director in advance so you can start with other walkers up to 60 minutes in advance of the run start time!
DOGS
Dogs are welcome at the Longmont Half and 5k! We just ask that they are kept on a short leash and you start off to the side or near the back as to not impede other racers.
STROLLERS
Strollers are welcome at the Longmont Half and 5k! We just ask that you start off to the side or near the back as to not impede other racers. This course does have some packed gravel that may be more suitable for jogging strollers.
