Estes Park Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warm finish ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 48°F that warms to 71°F by the finish. With light winds out of the SSW, conditions will be favorable for pacing early on, especially with a tailwind from miles 1 to 6. As temperatures rise, hydration will be crucial; runners should plan to drink more frequently after mile 15 when the course climbs before descending again. Expect a significantly warmer finish compared to the start line.
This course drops 1,562 ft from start to finish, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 48° and finish around 9:05 AM in 71°; typical start-line conditions say 65° then.
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Race Info
The Estes Park Marathon starts at the Dao House on Highway 7 and drops about 1,500 feet in the first 6.5 miles. The course follows Fish Creek to the Lake Estes Trail, circles Lake Estes, and finishes on the Estes Park High School track. It is held in mid-June with a rolling start from about 5:10 AM, alongside a half marathon, a 7.75-mile Estes Trail Descent and the Longs Peak 5 Miler.
