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Early October · Mountain West · Point-to-Point

The Long View Marathon

Fort Collins, CO

Event: The Long View Marathon

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • Scenic

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start temp
49°F(estimated)
Field size
~500 runners(estimated)
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
100 ft gain · -300 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A point-to-point course around Fort Collins, CO, that gives back elevation for most of the race.

Good fit if

  • · PR attempts
  • · Boston qualification
  • · Runners who care about scenery
  • · Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

  • · You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Point-to-Point
Surface
Road
Total gain
100 ft(estimated)
Total loss
400 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
-300 ft(estimated)
Field size
~500 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$100(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in different locations

Race details

Typical timing
Early October
Next confirmed date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Registration
Open now
Region
Mountain West
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
5.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event: The Long View Marathon

Good to know

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • Scenic
  • Point-to-point
  • Net downhill
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
49°F(estimated)
By midday
60°F(estimated)
Dew point
27°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 49°F excellent marathon conditions.

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