Black Squirrel Half Marathon

🏞️ Race Overview

The Black Squirrel Half Marathon will take place on the wonderful trails of Lory State Park to the northeast of Fort Collins, Colorado.

🌄 Course Highlights

• Scenic Views: The half marathon course offers breathtaking views to the south and east of Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins and the Great Plains: and to the west of the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain swell.
• Diverse Terrain: The race covers a variety of terrain, all of which is runnable although technical in places.
• Elevation Gain: After a mile of dirt roads, the course ascends a little under four miles and 1,500 feet to the apex at 7,000 feet on Lory’s west ridge.
• Descent: A bomber descent follows, leaving three and a half miles of beautiful, gently rolling hardpacked singletrack into the finish.

🎯 Race Philosophy

Our aim is to offer a trail running experience that is challenging, yet accessible to all.

📍 Event Details

• Date: September 6, 2025
• Location: 708 Lodgepole Dr, Bellvue, CO
• Registration: Sign up here