
From the Organizer
RMRR provides full and half marathon training opportunities for runners of all abilities.
RMRR’s Marathon Training Series provides 10mi/20km and 20mi/30km races that are low cost, friendly, supported, and officially timed. All you need to do is focus on your running! The MTS fits well into training schedules for Colorado Springs, Boulderthon, Long View, Chicago, Monumental (Indy), New York, and other fall full and half marathons.
Everyone is welcome to Marathon Training Series races: RMRR members, guests, training team members, everyone! The courses are well marked, with mile markers will help you gauge your time. We’ll time your run, and winners of each distance will receive ribbons. We make it easy for you to work on your pace, your nutrition and drinking, and getting everything ready for your big race.
Please note that for everyone's safety dogs or running strollers are not permitted on our courses. Thanks for understanding.
The races begin at 7 am at Riverdale Ballfields at 9830 Riverdale Road in Thornton Colorado.
#1: Aug 25 - 10mi & 20mi
#2: Sep 8 - 20k & 30k
#3: Sep 22 - 10mi & 20mi
You are welcome to run 15mi, 25k, or another distance. Just let us know at the start.
RMRR Members receive a $5 discount off individual races and $15 off the 3-race bundles. Discount taken when you check out. Your membership must be current.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Northglenn, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
142,878
as of 2023
City Elevation
5,347 ft
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series #2, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Unicorn 5k (North)
2 miles away
Summer Sizzler- Denver
3 miles away
RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series
Less than a mile away
RMRR September 5k/10k
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series #2
Sep 13, 2026