The Long View Marathon
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Edora Park, Fort Collins, CO
- Distance
- The Long View Marathon · The Long View Half Marathon · The Long View 5k
From the Organizer
Join us on a journey from Fort Collins to Loveland. The marathon begins at Edora Park in Fort Collins and ends at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland. The half-marathon starts at Fossil Creek Park and also ends at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland. Along the way, whether in the half or the full, enjoy stunning mountain views as you piece together sections of the newly completed Long View and Front Range bike paths.
On a side note, when shirts are sold out, please come to the finish line merch after your race. We ALWAYS have shirts at the finish line for those who were unable to grab one during registration.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
67°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Collins, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Collins, CO
Population
169,705
as of 2023
Elevation
4,989 ft
Nearest Airport
CYS
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field · 42 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 54 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Long View Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is The Long View Marathon?
- The Long View Marathon is a running race held in Fort Collins, Colorado on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Long View Marathon?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Fort Collins, Colorado at Edora Park, Fort Collins, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Long View Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Long View Marathon
Oct 10, 2026