Races Marathon · Estes Park, USA
Estes Park Marathon
Estes Park Marathon is a hilly marathon in Estes Park, USA, held each June. Starts at about 2,785 metres at the Dao House on Highway 7 and drops steeply in the first 10 km. It then follows Lake Estes Trail and the Dry Gulch and Devil's Gulch loop past the Stanley Hotel, with climbing from mile 12. Race starts before sunrise in mid June, so expect cold starts and mild finishes, roughly 2 to 20°C. A course as hilly as Estes Park Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
June
next: Sunday 20 June 2027
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
Race starts before sunrise in mid June, so expect cold starts and mild finishes, roughly 2 to 20°C.
Racing this course well
Starts at about 2,785 metres at the Dao House on Highway 7 and drops steeply in the first 10 km. It then follows Lake Estes Trail and the Dry Gulch and Devil's Gulch loop past the Stanley Hotel, with climbing from mile 12.
A course as hilly as Estes Park Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From $75 (early tier) to $120 (final tier, 1 May to race day) (2027 race)
Official Estes Park Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 20 June 2027
- Start time
- 05:10
- Time limit
- 6 hours, with checkpoints at mile 16 and mile 20
The course in numbers
The first 6 to 7 miles are downhill. Climbing starts at mile 12 and a descent follows from mile 16. Runners finish on the Estes Park High School track.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Surface
- Mostly paved, with a dirt trail section along Fish Creek Road
- Start altitude
- 2,785 m (9,140 ft)
- Course status
- Not certified, because of the dirt section
Worth knowing
- Runners ride shuttles from Estes Park High School to the start.
- Slower runners can start early: the Sunrise Achievers group leaves at 4:45.
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Denver International (DEN)
Pick your goal for Estes Park
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
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Build your training around Estes Park Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Estes Park Marathon?
- The next Estes Park Marathon is on Sunday 20 June 2027 in Estes Park, USA. It is held each June.
- Is the Estes Park Marathon course flat?
- Starts at about 2,785 metres at the Dao House on Highway 7 and drops steeply in the first 10 km. It then follows Lake Estes Trail and the Dry Gulch and Devil's Gulch loop past the Stanley Hotel, with climbing from mile 12.
- How do I enter the Estes Park Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From $75 (early tier) to $120 (final tier, 1 May to race day) (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Estes Park Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Estes Park Marathon's profile and the June 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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