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Durango Marathon
Durango Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Durango, Colorado. It was last held on October 11, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Durango, CO
Race details
- Last held
- October 11, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Durango, Colorado
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Course
- Course ranges approximately 6,400-6,900 ft; start/finish at Santa Rita Park (~6,500 ft) in Durango, CO.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- blackbeareventsandtiming.squarespace.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $165 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM MDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; Not a Boston qualifier
About the Durango Marathon
Run Colorado's Newest Fall Classic. Join us on October 11, 2026, for the inaugural Durango Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K—a scenic road race experience through one of Colorado's most beautiful mountain communities. Starting and finishing at Santa Rita Park along the banks of the Animas River, runners will enjoy crisp autumn temperatures, spectacular fall colors, sweeping views of the San Juan Mountains, and a course designed to showcase the best of Durango. Whether you're chasing a personal be…
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Durango Marathon: common questions
- When is the Durango Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Durango Marathon held?
- In Durango, Colorado.
- What distances does the Durango Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How do I register for the Durango Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Durango Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $165 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Durango Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM MDT.
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