Georgetown, Colorado (United States of America) - "Slacker Half Marathon / Relay / 4-Mile Races". Hey Beautiful Slackers! The 2026 Slacker Races will be held on Saturday, June 27. Registration is open! Get ready for an epic adventure at the 2026 Slacker Races! Seize the chance to earn your bragging rights as a true Slacker! Embark on this exhilarating journey starting at the base of Loveland Ski Area, perched at an impressive elevation of 10,630 feet. Brace yourself for an unforgettable descent to 8,400 feet, followed by post-race festivities in charming, historic Georgetown. Picture an abundance of freebies, locally crafted beer, post race pampering, and entertainment to celebrate your achievement! The course is a thrilling mix of dirt and paved roads, guiding participants through enchanting wetlands, natural waterfalls, breathtaking views of the Continental Divide, and remnants of historic mining sites. POST RACE LOCATION: CITY PARK / FOSTERS PLACE. FULL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE. See you June 27, 2026, Slackers! www.slackerhalfmarathon.com

Fairplay, Colorado (United States of America) - "World Championship Pack Burro Race". The first year of the World Championship Pack Burro Race in 1949 saw 21 entrants with only 8 finishing the race. These days there are nearly 100 racers and burros that take on this historic challenge. Some choose the "lower altitude" short course of approximately 12.3 miles while others take on the long course and attempt the grueling climb to the top of Mosquito Pass and back, 29+ miles and an elevation change of 3,232 feet! The racers start at 9,953 feet in Fairplay and hit the halfway point at the top of Mosquito Pass, elevation 13,185! www.burrodays.org/races/burro-race

Boulder, Colorado (United States of America) - "Boulderthon". Experience the magic of Boulderthon presented by lululemon, recently recognized by USA Today as one of the Top 10 races in the U.S. and is one of the fastest-growing races in the country! Boulderthon, presented by lululemon, offers a distance for everyone - a marathon, half marathon, the 10K presented by Cheribundi, the Heart to Heart 5K by BCH, and the Boulder Country Day School Kids Run. The full and half marathon courses feature sweeping views of the Flatirons, Boulder Reservoir, Table Mountain, and Haystack Mountain, before an unforgettable downtown finish on Pearl Street. The 10K runs through Boulder's scenic streets to the same iconic finish, while the fast, flat Heart to Heart 5K includes a $40,000 prize purse - one of the largest 5K purses in the nation. Whether it's your first 5K or your next PR, Boulderthon brings big-race energy with the charm of a mountain town. Crisp fall air, golden leaves, and a Pearl Street finish make it a race like no other. The top-rated, fast-growing multi-distance event became the second-largest race in Colorado in its first year of existence, and the largest fall running event in the state. In its fourth annual edition, Boulderthon drew nearly 10,000 runners from all 50 states as well as 22 countries. This secured its entry into the list of the top 100 largest running events in the country, as reported by RunSignUp. In 2023, Active.com named Boulderthon one of the Top 5 Best Half Marathons in the United States. Benefiting the Community In only its fifth year, the event generated an estimated economic impact of $22.8 million locally and regionally. Outside of race weekend, the organization leads ongoing volunteer and environmental adoption efforts, hosts free year-round community events, and has a program to promote accessibility to racing through no-cost bibs. Packet Pickup - Downtown Boulder, Pearl Street Mall between 13th and 15th Friday, Sept. 25: 1 - 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Race Times Sunday, Sept. 27 7 a.m.: Half and full marathon start time 7:45 a.m.: 5K start time 8 a.m.: 10K start time 8:15 a.m.: Kids Run start time Course Amenities Water and Hydration Stations will be staggered approximately every 3-4 miles. Precision Fuel and Hydration will be available at all Water Stations. There will be port-a-potties on course. Awards Information on awards can be found here. https://go.evvnt.com/3599600-0?pid=6562