Fall Equinox Marathon – 2026 Registration & 2025 Results
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Fall Equinox Marathon is one of the 2 races organized on the Scenic country roads in Fort Collins, Colorado. While the Fall Equinox Marathon is held in September, the Spring Equinox Half Marathon is held in the month of March.
Held on the Autumnal equinox during the height of fall color, the Fall Equinox Marathon race features the beautiful scenery of Colorado as participants run downhill on a point-to-point course along the Cache La Poudre River. It starts at the famed Mishawaka & runs entirely in the Poudre River Canyon.
Both the Fall Equinox Marathon and the Spring Equinox Half Marathon events are “Green Events” races providing an athletic event in an environmental, social, and economic sustainable manner.
The Equinox events partner with local non-profit groups and organizations that provide the volunteers needed to make the race run smoothly for the participants. The event donates proceeds from the race to local groups to support them in their work, charitable causes, passions, and growth.
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Fall Equinox Marathon
Race Categories, Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Fees
| Marathon | Half Marathon | 5 Mile | |
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| Distance | 42.2 | 21.1km | 8km (5 miles) |
| Start Time * | 6:30 am | 7:30 am | 7:30 am |
| Eligibility Criterion * | 18 years & above | 13 years & above^ | 10 years & above^ |
| Fees-Live */# | $109 & Up | $95 & Up | $50 & Up |
| Fees- Virtual * | $50 & Up | ||
| Registration | Registration not yet open | Registration not yet open | Registration not yet open |
| Expo Details * | The Venue for the 2025 expo was at Jax Outdoor Gear, 1200 N College Avenue, Fort Collins Packet Mailing & Race Day Pick up also available at an additional fees |
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*Details of Eligibility, Registration fees, Race Start time, Expo details, etc. for the Fall Equinox Marathon 2026 have not yet been released. Above are details from the 2025 race event for reference.
# Fees for Live events are time–sensitive i.e. increases closer to the race date.
^ Any runner under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on foot for the entirety of the race.
Route/Course Map
Information about the course maps & other details for the Fall Equinox Marathon 2026 is not yet available but below are details from the 2025 edition.
| Full Marathon | Half Marathon | 5 Mile | |
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| Course Map | FM Course Map | HM Course Map | 5 mile Course Map |
| Other Details | Elevation & Other details | ||
The Fall Equinox Marathon route is a POINT TO POINT course with the below-mentioned Start and Finish points:
| Start Point | Finish Point | |
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| Marathon | Ohana Mountain Ranch, Buckhorn Canyon | Bottom of the canyon ~ 0.5 miles West of Ted’s Place/Hwy 287 |
| Half Marathon | Mishawaka Amphitheater | Bottom of the canyon ~ 0.5 miles West of Ted’s Place/Hwy 287 |
| 5 Mile | Gateway Natural Area | Bottom of the canyon ~ 0.5 miles West of Ted’s Place/Hwy 287 |
Prize Money
Information about the prizes/ awards for the Fall Equinox Marathon 2026 is not yet available but below are details from the 2025 edition.
Marathon Awards:
- Overall Top 3 Overall (Male, Female & Non Binary athletes)
- 1st Masters (40+) (Male & Female athletes)
- Age Group Awards for Top 3 in each of the age categories
Half Marathon Awards:
- Overall Top 3 Overall (Male, Female & Non Binary athletes)
- 1st Masters (40+) (Male & Female athletes)
- Age Group Awards for Top 3 in each of the age categories
5 Mile Awards
- Overall Top 3 Overall (Male, Female & Non Binary athletes)
- 1st Masters (40+) (Male & Female athletes)
- Age Group Awards for Top 3 in each of the age categories
2025 and Earlier Edition Results/Photos
Results
- Check Results for Fall Equinox Marathon 2025
- Check Results for Fall Equinox Marathon 2024
- Check Results for Fall Equinox Marathon 2023
- Check Results for Fall Equinox Marathon 2022
- Check Results for Fall Equinox Marathon 2021
Photos
- Check Photos for Fall Equinox Marathon 2024
- Check Photos for Fall Equinox Marathon 2023
- Check Photos for Fall Equinox Marathon 2022
- Check Photos for Fall Equinox Marathon 2021
Important Points
- Race bibs are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Downgrading of race category allowed without refund of the fee difference. Upgrading also allowed you by paying extra for the fee difference.
- There would be buses available for drop-off at the race starting points. The buses will start from Poudre High School, 201 Impala Drive, Fort Collins at various times
- Aid stations will have water, electrolyte drink, first aid supplies, a portable toilet, communication to finish line and EMS. No gels would be available
- Restrooms would be available at the bus loading area, race start & finish points, and at every aid station
- The marathon has a 5-hour time limit and 4 hours for the half marathon.
- Strollers, wheelchairs, roller or inline skates, skateboards, scooters, bikes, or any device with wheels, are not allowed on any of the race courses.
- Dogs are not allowed on the race course.
Contact Information
Email: Lisa Sinclair: info@greeneventsco.com
Address: Poudre Canyon Fort Collins, CO, US 80512
Website: https://equinoxhalfmarathon.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EquinoxRaces
Twitter: https://twitter.com/equinoxrace
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