Aspen Valley Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm afternoon, adjust pace accordingly
Runners will face a temperature increase from 60°F at the start up to 87°F by midday, with humidity around 41%. A light tailwind will assist from miles 2-11 and again from 13-14, but expect crosswinds during other segments, particularly tough from miles 12-16 and 18-22. Given the heat, runners should start conservatively and hydrate frequently to cope with the rising temperatures.
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Race Info
The Aspen Valley Marathon is an annual point-to-point race held each July in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley. The marathon starts at Wagner Park in downtown Aspen and finishes 26.2 miles later at Lions Park in Basalt, following the Rio Grande Trail. The course drops from about 7,900 feet at the start to roughly 6,500 feet by mile 20 before a rolling final stretch to the finish. Race weekend also includes a half marathon starting in Woody Creek and a 5K starting in Basalt.
