We’re excited that you’ve chosen to run the Horsetooth Half Marathon Presented by Fort Collins Connexion. Are you new to the distance or looking for company and motivation with your training? Then consider joining the 2027 training program presented by Bachus & Schanker.
The RunningU program is built around the Fort Collins Running Club’s Tortoise and Hare series, and a series of Sunday long runs. These alternate between hills and flat at various race sponsor locations.
Runs from the race start will be out-and-backs on the opening hilly miles of the course, while runs from race partner locations will be out-and-backs on flatter routes. Runs starting and finishing at partner locations will include post-race snacks and drinks. They will also be followed by sponsor giveaways and a post-run presentation. These runs are a fantastic way to meet new runners and share training progress with your fellow half marathoners in training.
Looking to hit a specific goal, or better pace your race (and training) across the course’s hills? Check out our PACE CHART, based on thousands of historical finishers.
We will again be partnering with the Tuesday Night Track (TNT) to add an additional opportunity to train with a group to help you meet your Horsetooth Half goals. The group will be doing the workouts from the Intermediate Training Program. The TNT group is composed of, and welcomes, all abilities and paces. They meet at 6:00pm every Tuesday.
Sunday Runs:
- January 3: New Belgium Brewing (10:45am)
- January 10: Fossil Creek Park T&H 5k (8:00am)
- January 17: Maxwell Open Space/Race Start (7:45am)
- January 24: Altitude Running (9:00am)
- January 31: Maxwell Open Space/Race Start (7:45am)
- February 7: Edora Park T&H 8k (8:00am)
- February 14: New Belgium Brewing (9:45am)
- February 21: Race Start (7:45am) or Bacon Strip 4/10 Mile Race (9:00am)
- February 28: Maxwell Open Space/Race Start (7:45am)
- March 7: Lee Martinez T&H 10k (8:00am)
- March 14: Altitude Running (9:00am)
- March 21: Lee Martinez (7:45am)
- March 28: Maxwell Open Space/Race Start (7:45am)
- April 4: Cottonwood Glen T&H 12k (8:00am)
- April 11: New Belgium Brewing (10:45am)
- April 18: Horsetooth Half Marathon
