Races Marathon · Durango, USA
Durango Marathon
Durango Marathon is a rolling marathon in Durango, USA, held each October. The course starts at Santa Rita Park on the Animas River, climbs through east Durango past Fort Lewis College, runs north on County Road 250, then returns to finish on the Animas River Trail. Mid October mornings in Durango are usually cold and clear, around 0 to 5°C at the start, rising to about 15 to 20°C in the afternoon. Durango's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Mid October mornings in Durango are usually cold and clear, around 0 to 5°C at the start, rising to about 15 to 20°C in the afternoon.
Racing this course well
The course starts at Santa Rita Park on the Animas River, climbs through east Durango past Fort Lewis College, runs north on County Road 250, then returns to finish on the Animas River Trail.
Durango's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
Official Durango Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Field size
- 53 finishers in 2026
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 5k
The course in numbers
The course starts at about 1,980 m and peaks near 2,105 m on the climb out of town, then descends gradually towards Durango.
- Surface
- Fully paved, finishing on the Animas River Trail
- Start altitude
- 1,980 m (6,500 ft)
Worth knowing
- First run in 2026.
- The race supports the Durango Education Foundation.
- The start and finish are at Santa Rita Park.
Pick your goal for Durango
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Durango Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Durango Marathon?
- It is held each October in Durango, USA. Check the official Durango Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Durango Marathon course flat?
- The course starts at Santa Rita Park on the Animas River, climbs through east Durango past Fort Lewis College, runs north on County Road 250, then returns to finish on the Animas River Trail.
- How should I train for the Durango Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Durango Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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