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Horsetooth Half Marathon Announces Fort Collins Connexion as Presenting Sponsor

The Horsetooth Half Marathon Presented by Fort Collins Connexion, Colorado’s oldest half marathon and Fort Collins’ premier road running event, has announced Fort Collins Connexion as its Presenting Sponsor ahead of the 53rd running of the event on April 19, 2026. Fort Collins Connexion will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for both the 2026 and 2027 races. 

The agreement builds upon Fort Collins Connexion’s existing relationship with the race and expands on their commitment to the local community. Like the Horsetooth Half Marathon, Fort Collins Connexion is community-owned and exists to serve the people of Fort Collins through high-quality and locally-operated services.  

“The runner’s experience is top of mind as we continue to expand our partnerships for the 53rd running of the Horsetooth Half Marathon Presented by Fort Collins Connexion,” said Race Director, Nick Clark. “Being a community race, we’re thrilled to be working with Fort Collins Connexion. They are community owned, just like the race, and dedicated to offering the same level of service to their customers as we are to our runners”

“Connexion is thrilled to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Horsetooth Half Marathon this year! As Fort Collins’ only 100% local internet provider, we love to support local events like the Horsetooth Half that make this community so special,” said Jill Marx Communications and Marketing Director. “Fort Collins Connexion is by the community, for the community. We love supporting events with the same mission!”

About the Horsetooth Half Marathon Presented by Fort Collins Connexion

The race  is owned by the Fort Collins Running Club. The race is known for its challenging course and also for its focus on the participant experience. “The Horsetooth Half Marathon has been our signature event for the past 50+ years, allowing the club to support local causes, showcase the area’s natural beauty and invest in our community’s health.” said Chris McCullough, president of the Fort Collins Running Club Board of Directors. “We’re delighted to work with Fort Collins Connexion, a trusted local service provider, so that together we can make a difference in our community.” 

About Fort Collins Connexion

Fort Collins Connexion is a municipal broadband utility that was created by and for our community – and our sole purpose is to improve life and business in Fort Collins through better, more affordable internet. Connexion offers the fastest internet speeds available with symmetrical multi-gig service, unmatched reliability, all at an affordable price and with no long term contracts. Additionally, Connexion offers competitive phone and TV services.

Pre-race details for the 2018 Horsetooth Half Marathon

Thank you for choosing to participate in the 45th running of the Horsetooth Half Marathon. This year we’ll be welcoming record numbers of runners to undertake the journey from Hughes Stadium to New Belgium Brewing, and we’re excited that you’ll be a part of that journey. 

While all relevant race information is available on the race website, we’d like to draw your attention to a few important race details and to also highlight a few of our partners who are helping to make this year’s event the best yet. We’re especially thankful to our top-tier sponsors who have all become integral parts of the race planning and execution process.

DaVinci Sign SystemsRaintree Athletic ClubNew Belgium BrewingColorado In Motion Physical Therapy 


Packet Pickup

Pre-race packet pickup will be at Raintree Athletic Club on Saturday April 14 from noon until 6:00pm. Raintree is located on the NW corner of Drake and Shields at 2555 S. Shields St.

In order to avoid lines on race morning, we encourage you to pick up your packets on Saturday. If you are not able to make it to Saturday’s packet pickup, then we will also be offering race morning packet pickup from 7:00am – 8:15am at our new staging location on the private lot directly to the south of the race start.  

* Please look up your bib number HERE*

** We have a very limited number of entries left. If you have friends of family interested in running, we suggest they register by Friday.

*** Per our race registration policy, we cannot offer transfers, refunds or deferrals to 2019. 

Race Start, Parking and Busing

The race will begin at 8:30am on County Road 42C (Dixon Canyon Rd) adjacent to the southwest gate of Hughes Stadium, directly under Dixon Canyon Dam. Parking will be at the Holiday Twin Drive In. All Drive-In parking wll be from the south, off Overland Trail Rd (right turn only). We expect parking to be tight, so please carpool with friends or get dropped off if you can. Additional parking is avaiable on city streets directly to the north of the Drive-In.  

Runner drop-off will be on the hard shoulder of the westboud lane of CR 42C. Drop-off will be ‘airport style’ so please be ready to ‘de-car’ once you arrive. All drop-off access onto CR 42C will be from the north off Overland Trail (right turn only). There will be no U-turns on CR 42C once runners are dropped off. Drop off vehicles will exit to the west and can circle back into town south on 38e or north on Centennial. 

The Drive-In is located 3/4 of a mile east of the race start. Race morning registration, port-a-johns and packet pickup will all be on the private lot directly to the south of the race start. Please plan accordingly in terms of the time you’ll need to get from your car to the start. We advise getting to the Drive-In no later than 7:30.

If you need clothing or other gear transported to the finish, a bag drop will be available on race morning at the packet pickup and registration location. A tag from your race bib must be pinned to your bag prior to dropping off (we will not be providing bags). You will need to show your race bib to collect your bag at the finish. While we will make every effort possible to ensure all bags are reunited with their owners, we strongly recommend that you not pack valuables in your gear bag.

Free busing will be available from the finish at New Belgium back to the Drive-In parking. Buses will be running from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

New Belgium Post Race Party

 

The famed Horsetooth Half Marathon post race party will take place on the grounds immediately to the south of New Belgium Brewing. All race participants are welcome to enjoy free beer from New Belgium, in addition to post-race burritos from The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant with cinnamon rolls from the Great Harvest Bread Company and cookies from Mary’s Mountain Cookies (Old Town). Non-alcoholic beverages will be available from Eldorado Spring Water.

Beers will be served only to those runners who have shown proof of age and are wearing an over-21 wristband. This can be taken care of at packet pickup on Saturday (wristband must be attached then) or at the entrance to the beer garden after the race.

Wristbands will also be available to friends and family for a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center. 

With your race run, and food and beverages in hand, please sit back in the beer garden or picnic area and enjoy live music from The Patti Fiasco. Or peruse the post-race expo booths and enjoy samples from vendors or a complimentary massage from our volunteer masseuses.

Food for family and friends will be avilable from food trucks at New Belgium. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the live music and vendor expo.  

On-Course Entertainment

Weather permitting, we will have on course music at three separate locations courtesy of the Blevins Middle School Jazz Ensemble, the African Drum Collective of Fort Collins, and the Poudre High School Drum Line.

Pace Groups

If you’re looking to hit a specific finish time, we have a team of pacers lined up to help you get there. If you have questions related to pacing, then be sure to stop by the pace group table at packet pickup on Saturday. We’ll have pace leaders for the following goal times: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30.

Given the hilly nature of the course, mile splits will not be even. We will have suggested mile-for-mile pacing charts available at packet pickup.

Or, check out sample pacing splits here. 

Aid Stations

Vfuel sports drink and water will be available at all five aid stations. There will also be a port-a-john at each aid station, in addition to a first aid kit. Additional medical coverage will be provided by Poudre Valley Hospital EMS. Aid stations will be spaced out and staffed as follows:

Additional Information

Be sure to read through the race website for additional race details, instructions, rules, and directions.

Thank you and have a great race! 

Fort Collins Running Club