Durango Marathon
About this race
The inaugural Durango Marathon & Half Marathon debuts on October 11, 2026, and you are invited to experience one of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain towns at the height of fall. Set against crisp high-country air and peak autumn foliage, this road race showcases scenic paved routes winding through and around Durango, with a start and finish near historic downtown and the iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Station. Whether you’re tackling the full 26.2 or the half marathon, you’ll be treated to expansive views, quiet roads, and a course designed for rhythm, scenery, and celebration.
Built as a true destination race, the Durango Marathon combines professional race operations with small-town hospitality. Expect fully supported aid stations, accurate timing, high-quality finisher medals and shirts, and a welcoming finish-line atmosphere with music, awards, and local flavor. Most of the course runs on wide road shoulders with minimal closures, keeping the experience safe, smooth, and community-friendly while highlighting the landscapes that make Durango special.
More than a race, the Durango Marathon is a weekend experience. October is one of the best times to explore the region—perfect for extending your stay with family or friends to enjoy fall hiking, local breweries, vibrant restaurants, and downtown shopping. We can’t wait to welcome you to Durango for a new tradition rooted in endurance, community, and the unforgettable beauty of fall in the San Juan Mountains.
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Running
Durango Marathon
This is the main event! Join us for 26.2 miles around Durango!
Durango Half Marathon
Looking for a great experience that isn't quite as long? We've got you covered! join us for 13.1 miles of scenic racing around Durango
Durango Marathon Weekend 5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Durango, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 6:40 PM local time (MDT) in Durango on October 11, 2026 — 11h 24m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Durango
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Durango 5K Races 3 races
- Durango Half Marathons 3 races
- Durango Running Calendar 2026 7 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 11 Durango events
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