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The Long View Marathon
The Long View Marathon is a marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Fort Collins, Colorado. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 6,084 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO
- Field size
- ~6,084 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Distances
- Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 6,084 runners
- Course
- Marathon: ~625 ft gain / 631 ft loss (net downhill), min 4891 ft / max 5190 ft. Half: ~479 ft gain / 443 ft loss, min 4891 ft / max 5007 ft.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- longviewmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $120 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM MDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 625 ft gain, 631 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 479 ft gain, 443 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 50°F at the start, 91% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the The Long View Marathon
Join us on a journey from Fort Collins to Loveland. The marathon begins at Edora Park in Fort Collins and ends at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland. The half-marathon starts at Fossil Creek Park and also ends at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland. Along the way, whether in the half or the full, enjoy stunning mountain views as you piece together sections of the newly completed Long View and Front Range bike paths. On a side note, when shirts are sold out, please come to the finish line merch after your ra…
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The Long View Marathon: common questions
- When is the The Long View 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 The Long View Marathon held?
- In Fort Collins, Colorado.
- What distances does the The Long View Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the The Long View Marathon?
- About 6,084 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Long View Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Long View Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $120 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the The Long View Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM MDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the The Long View Marathon?
- about 50°F at the start, 91% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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