Rocky Mountain Half Marathon & 5K
July 30-31, 2021
Estes Park, Colorado
Get some fresh air. Escape to the mountains! With the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon, 5K, and Elk Double (half + 5K) you can choose your own adventure!
Quick Info
Race Details
Date: July 30-31, 2021
Location: Estes Park, CO
Weather: 45° – 78°F
5K & Fun Run
Start Time: 5:00pm (7/30/21)
Course Type: Loop
Stroller friendly? Yes
Dogs allowed? No
Half Marathon
Start Time: 5:30am (7/31/21)
Course Type: Loop
Stroller friendly? Yes
Dogs allowed? No
Bib Pickup and Expo
Friday from 10am-6pm
Estes Park, CO
Other options
Registration Periods & Pricing
Early: $109 Nov. 13 – Feb. 14
Regular: $129 Feb. 15 – May 16
Late: $149 May 17 – July 29
Refund Policy
Refunds available during:
•Early Registration: yes ($10 fee)
•Regular Registration: yes ($10 fee).
•Late Registration: NO
*Refunds not available due to weather
Deferral, Race Transfer, and Bib Transfer any time through the race expo ($20 fee). Full policy details.
Want to use a deferred credit?
Login to RunSignup, click Deferrals, Complete Deferments
Travel & Other Info
Fly Into
Denver (DEN) - Approx. 2 hrs.
Driving Directions: To the bib pickup area in Estes Park, CO
Lodging
We recommend looking for lodging in Estes Park, CO.
Rocky Mountain National Park has a new timed entry system in 2021! Please plan accordingly as tickets are limited.
Planning Your Trip
Bib pickup, start line, and finish line for both the 5K and the half marathon will be by the lake at the fairgrounds in Estes Park, Colorado! Both courses are scenic runs with gorgeous views of Estes Park and the Rocky Mountains.
Race Overview
The Rocky Mountain Half Marathon and 5K courses both take place just outside Rocky Mountain National Park and start and end by the lake at the fairgrounds in historic Estes Park, Colorado!
You'll have plenty of space at the fairgrounds for parking and runner drop-off/pick-up.
On course, expect about 6 cup-free aid stations stocked with, water, Gnarly Hydrate, & Honey Stinger gels, along with toilets.
Explore the Park
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It's known for the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road, drives that pass aspen trees and rivers. The Keyhole Route, a climb crossing vertical rock faces, leads up Longs Peak, the park’s tallest mountain. A trail surrounding Bear Lake offers views of the peaks.
Video courtesy of Amazing Places on Our Planet
Registration Periods
Early: Nov. 13 – Feb. 14
Regular: Feb. 15 – May 16
Late: May 17 – Bib Pickup
*There are a limited number of entries to each race, and this event may sell out. If the event is sold out, registration will close regardless of registration period.
PACKAGES & PRICING
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon Runner
Need to upgrade to the Elk Double?
It's easy!
>> Log into your Run Signup Account >> Go to "Profile" >> Click "Manage Registration"
>> Click "Transfer Event" on the top menu bar
>> Click "Start Transfer"
>> Choose your Event
>> Continue and complete your registration!
*if you deferred into this race or transferred from another race your race credit will be $0 and we will need to help you upgrade your event. Contact us at info@vacationraces.com.
Charity Bibs
Want to run for a great cause? Fundraise for your chosen race and your registration fee could be waived. All funds go to Wander Project to support efforts in and around the communities that host our events. We primarily fund three project areas including: preservation and conservation of public lands; education around local ecology and stewardship; and the promotion of health and well-being. Learn more about Charity Bibs here!
Race Deferment & Credit
You can manage your deferred credit by logging in to RunSignup, clicking Deferrals, and Complete Deferment. From there you can transfer into another race.
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