We’re excited that you’ve chosen to run the Horsetooth Half Marathon Presented by Fort Collins Connexion. Are you new to the distance or looking for company and motivation with your training? Then consider joining the 2026 training program presented by Bachus & Schanker.
The RunningU program is built around the Fort Collins Running Club’s Tortoise and Hare series, and a series of Sunday long runs. These alternate between hills and flat at various race sponsor locations.
Runs from the race start will be out-and-backs on the opening hilly miles of the course, while runs from race partner locations will be out-and-backs on flatter routes. Runs starting and finishing at partner locations will include post-race snacks and drinks. They will also be followed by sponsor giveaways and a post-run presentation. These runs are a fantastic way to meet new runners and share training progress with your fellow half marathoners in training.
Looking to hit a specific goal, or better pace your race (and training) across the course’s hills? Check out our PACE CHART, based on thousands of historical finishers.
We will again be partnering with the Tuesday Night Track (TNT) to add an additional opportunity to train with a group to help you meet your Horsetooth Half goals. The group will be doing the workouts from the Intermediate Training Program. The TNT group is composed of, and welcomes, all abilities and paces. They meet at 6:00pm every Tuesday.
Sunday Runs:
- January 4: New Belgium Brewing (10:45a)
- January 11: Fossil Creek Park T&H 5k (8:00a)
- January 18: Maxwell Open Space/Race Start (7:45a)
- January 25: Altitude Running (9:00a)
- February 1: Edora Park T&H 8k (8:00a)
- February 8: Maxwell Open Space/Race Start (7:45a)
- February 15: New Belgium Brewing (10:45a)
- February 22: Race Start (7:45) or Bacon Strip 4/10 Mile Race (9:00a)
- March 1: Lee Martinez T&H 10k (8:00a)
- March 8: Maxwell Open Space/Race Start (7:45a)
- March 15: Altitude Running (9:00a)
- March 22: Lee Martinez (7:45a)
- March 29: Cottonwood Glen T&H 12k (8:00a)
- April 5: Maxwell Open Space/Race Start (7:45a)
- April 12: New Belgium Brewing (10:45a)
- April 19: Horsetooth Half Marathon
