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Thirsty 13 Half Marathon
Thirsty 13 Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Durango, Colorado. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, August 28, 2027. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 28, 2027
- Location
- Durango, CO
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, August 28, 2027
- Location
- Durango, Colorado
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Downhill / rolling
- Registration
- thirsty13durango.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: opens soon
- Start time
- 8:00 AM MDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 1400 ft loss (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 60°F at the start, 81% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2023 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon
A late-August Durango half marathon known for scenery, post-race celebration, and a fast net-downhill profile.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Scenic Colorado summer half marathon.
- Notes
- Durango half marathon with a point-to-point feel.
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Thirsty 13 Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, August 28, 2027.
- Where is the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon held?
- In Durango, Colorado.
- What distances does the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon?
- About 1,500 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 Thirsty 13 Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at thirsty13durango.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: opens soon. $132.44 (from runsignup.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM MDT.
- What is the course like at the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 1400 ft loss (official course data).
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon?
- about 60°F at the start, 81% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2023 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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